Award & Recognitions

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has given an 87% or Good rating to Dress for Success Phoenix. This means that it has earned a Three-Star rating and indicates that donors can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: Accountability & Finance, Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability. This Good rating indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient and transparent manner. It also sets Dress for Success Phoenix apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.

Guidestar Platinum Participant

Dress for Success Phoenix was recently named a Guidestar Platinum Participant for the second straight year,the highest level of recognition given to charities reviewed through Guidestar (now known as Candid), the world’s largest source of information on nonprofits. This status means that Dress for Success Phoenix provides the most amount of data and information possible so that donors and prospects are able to make an informed decision about their social investment and donation.

GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award

This is the one and only people’s choice award where volunteers, donors, and people served by nonprofits are asked to share stories of inspiration, express their appreciation, and help nonprofits earn a spot as a prestigious GreatNonprofit.

In 2022, Dress for Success Phoenix earned the award. This gives us more exposure and trust with current and potential donors, volunteers, and all supporters.

Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves

Dress for Success Phoenix was named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves, the only annual awards where neighbors vote to celebrate their favorite local businesses.

“Neighbors know best, and Nextdoor’s Neighborhood Faves are the only annual awards celebrating the businesses that are most loved by locals. This prestigious recognition is only awarded to 1% of the local businesses on Nextdoor and is a testament to the positive impact they have had on their community,” said Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar.