BTS and BIT construction owner Britanie Olvera gathered up her female friends and along with Austin APD police Lt Gena Curtis and her contacts rallied around a local Austin non profit.  This event was appropriately named “Handbags and Happy Hour”.  Since its mission was to bring Austin women to the table around a much worthy cause.. no not happy hour, and as much as we love hanbags, the cause had a greater purpose:

Austin’s Dress for Success.  The event was co-sponsored by Gena and Britanie and almost 30 woman gathered at Abels North. Collecting nice, gently worn or new purses for women who go to Dress for Success for help.  Dress for Succes helps over 2000 women a year here in our hometown of Austin Texas. Just to understand and see what they do (its way more than just dressing women for interviews for a job). We are talking life changing, skills, resume help, job placement, mentoring and more…. and yes a nice newer suit or professional attire to go to that job interview in.

Also a BIG thank you to Austins CFC Cops for Charities foundation here in Austin for Thursday monetary donation to Dress for Success. CFC helps our community and the people they protect and serve. Thank you CFC for stepping up as always.

We also thank Abels North Austin for donating their fabulous library room for our event. They did an absolute great job and the food was awesome thanks Abels North.

To learn more about Dress for success click here

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