Dress for Success brings “Telling Amy’s Story” to its International Affiliate Network
More than 3,000 men and women screened the award-winning documentary “Telling Amy’s Story,” through a partnership with Dress for Success Worldwide (DFS). Praise has poured in from 43 screening events, which took place at DFS affiliate locations throughout the United States, Canada, and in New Zealand, Australia.
“After screening this film, I would stand up for someone else and know what to say,” said an attendee from Cincinnati, OH.
“I will stop ignoring the warning signs and start accepting the fact that I’m in an abusive threatening relationship,” said another at the screening in Charlotte, NC.
“Telling Amy’s Story” depicts the domestic violence homicide of Amy Homan McGee. The film is used to educate viewers on the warning signs and potential intervention points that could ultimately save someone’s life. It was funded by the Verizon Foundation and produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting. To date, “Telling Amy’s Story” has aired on public broadcasting stations in all 50 states reaching 7.6 million viewers.
Verizon Foundation President Rose Kirk is a member of the board of directors of Dress for Success Worldwide.
“Through Amy’s story, we see how a friend or co-worker can offer a path to safety just by recognizing the signs and knowing how to refer someone in need,” Kirk said. “I am personally grateful to Dress for Success for sharing Amy’s story and empowering people to speak out against domestic violence.”
The screening events were held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, and served as a vehicle for Dress for Success to educate the larger public on domestic violence prevention.
Dress for Success Worldwide promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
The Verizon Foundation is a presenting sponsor of the Dress for Success Women Helping Women breakfast on December 6, featuring Mikki Taylor, the quintessential authority on beauty and style.
