About the Evening

Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception with open bar, dinner, and honoree recognition, alongside a Client Ambassador story that will move you, a live auction that will thrill you, and a special pop-up boutique featuring gently used designer handbags, accessories, and curated clothing. Feel good knowing every purchase or donation you make goes to directly supporting the women we serve.

Honoring Those Who Make a Difference

We're proud to celebrate a select group of honorees, recognized for the ways they spark change, open doors, and build community across San Jose and the Bay Area.

More information coming soon.

Why It Matters

Silicon Valley generates extraordinary wealth, and extraordinary inequality. 23% of renters spend more than half their income on housing. One in five residents lives in poverty when adjusted for cost of living. Women face additional barriers at every stage: accessing networks, building careers, achieving financial stability.

Since 2006, Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose has helped more than 19,000 women across the Bay Area pursue employment and economic mobility. In 2025, we served 1,345 women, the most in our history. Within one year of completing our cohort programs, participants saw an average income increase of 191%.

This event funds that work.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring Women Who Inspire means standing behind the women building their next chapter across the Bay Area. Your support helps make this celebration possible while connecting your brand to a night of inspiration, community, and impact.

Interested in sponsoring? Opportunities begin at $5,000. Visit our Sponsorship page for more information, or contact Marlena Cannon at marlena@sfdress.org.