OPERATION DRESS CODE COMES TO SAN DIEGO
Clothing Drive Helps Women Veterans Get Jobs

SAN DIEGO – Operation Dress Code kicks off Thursday Oct. 29, 2015 in San Diego with a news conference and clothing drive aimed at assisting Women Veterans in their transition to civilian careers.

From Oct. 29 – Nov. 9, pink Dress Code bins will be available throughout the San Diego area where supporters can drop off new or gently used professional clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and handbags. The professional attire will be available to women who have served or who are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, during a Dress Code Boutique Event on Nov. 14, 2015. Women Veterans can pre-register for the event to receive a free, personalized shopping experience at http://www.thedresscodeca.com.

WHAT: Kick-off of the first Dress Code Clothing Drive in San Diego to empower Women Veterans by providing the clothes they need to transition to civilian careers with confidence.

WHO: Katherine Stuart Faulconer, First Lady of the city of San Diego
Jerry Sanders, President San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Lindsey Sin Deputy Secretary For Women Veterans Affairs, Cal Vet
Holly Shaffner, Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
Dr. Lori Williams Provost, Ashford University

WHERE: Veterans Museum at Balboa Park, 2115 Park Boulevard, San Diego

WHEN: Oct. 29, 2015, 10:30 a.m.

WHY: Our California Women Veterans can face additional challenges transitioning from the military, including higher unemployment rates than men.

For local San Diego point of contact: Holly Shaffner, Veterans Museum at Balboa Park 619.239.2300
[email protected]

For more information go to: www.thedresscodeca.com