DRESSING FOR SUCCESS THE GRACE WAY
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March 7, 2014

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS THE GRACE WAY

Grace Burnett (left), managing director, Jamaica International Insurance Company (JIIC), engages Charmaine Lewis, founder, Dress For Success Jamaica (DFS) (right) after handing over a $50,000 cheque to the organisation during an International Women’s Day event hosted by the GraceKennedy Financial Group at the company’s headquarters in Central Kingston yesterday. Dress for Success mentees Tashi McDonald (second right) and Shaneka Arnold are delighted to share in the moment. The donation will go toward the Mentorship and Career Development Programme of DFS, which has fitted over 300 women with suits since 2008.

(PHOTO: GARFIELD ROBINSON)

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