The Women’s Bond Club Charitable Giving Program is dedicated to improving the lives of women in the New York metropolitan area by contributing to the development of their financial knowledge, skills, education and access. In addition to our scholarship program, the Women’s Bond Club has chosen to support the following charitable organizations:

Dress for Success

The mission of Dress for Success is to advance low-income women's economic and social development and to encourage self-sufficiency through career development and employment retention. Dress for Success responds to the needs of our communities by providing programs that help economically disadvantaged women acquire jobs, retain their new positions and succeed in the mainstream workplace.

The primary recipient of our charitable giving is Dress for Success. The Women’s Bond Club awarded a $50,000 three-year grant beginning in 2005. Members of the Women’s Bond Club also proudly support the Dress for Success charity by holding an annual suit drive at one of our events.

You can learn more about Dress for Success and how to donate your gently used suits at their Web site, www.dressforsuccess.org.

Fordham Women in Business

The Fordham Women in Business Club provides support to women MBA students at the Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration by providing networking opportunities with Fordham students, faculty, alumni and professional organizations. The Club recognizes the unique needs of women in the corporate environment and promotes the ongoing development of leadership among women and the promotion of greater opportunities for women in business. The Club is committed to providing its members with the resources needed to help them fulfill their own personal and professional goals.

To support this organization, the Women’s Bond Club sponsors the annual Fordham Women in Business conference and provides panel speakers.

Bronx Community Services Pius XII

Bronx Community Services Pius XII is a nationally accredited and highly-evaluated program, which has been helping young people and their families in the Bronx for 25 years. Operating from 15 different Bronx sites, both neighborhood centers and public schools, the program has a staff of 140 employees serving over 6,000 people a year.

The mission of Bronx Community Services is to rescue young people from difficult – and often dangerous – family and neighborhood conditions. The programs offer services that help change and save lives every day.

Youth Services

• Youth leadership, service and activity programs for 6,000 young people.
• Mentoring, matching 120 high school students with corporate mentors.
• Community and School Enrichment Centers, and summer Day Camps serving 1,500 families.

Employment Services

• Employment and GED services to over 150 high school dropouts. Summer employment for 50 young people.
• "Earnfair" employment placement for 75 adults.
• Computer training for 175 students at Marie Smith Urban Street Academy.

Counseling Services

• Family crisis intervention and case management for 150 families.
• Counseling programs in ten public schools serving over 1,000 young people.

Bronx Community Services relies on financial contributions from both the public and private sectors to continually support the important programs and services for young people.