On February 25, special occasion retailer Susan Rose was host to “Suit Yourself! Suit A Friend!” to benefit the “You’re Hired” program for Women in Distress of Broward County. “You’re Hired” offers assistance to domestic violence survivors entering the workforce. In attendance were Women in Distress CEO and president Mary Riedel and development director Jennifer Stewart.

(l-r) Diana Duque, Tiffany Panciera, Rae Ann Panciera, Patricia Palamara, Alicon De Young, and Marcia Davis

In exchange for admission, guests were requested to donate new or lightly used business attire to “suit a friend” for Women in Distress. Nearly 150 suits were collected as a result of the event. More than half of those donations came from The Faith Center in Sunrise, FL.

“This was a very special girls’ night out,” said Susan Rose owner Rae Ann Panciera. “Women in Distress is an invaluable resource for the women and children in Broward County, and I deeply admire all of the support and education they provide to our community. I’m proud to have hosted an event that could support their efforts and collect an overwhelming number of generous donations.”