CONNECTICUT PEARL COMPANY DONATES
JEWELRY TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS® MID-FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Old Lyme, CT, May 20, 2008—MoonRiverPearls.com, an online pearl jewelry retailer based in Old Lyme, Conn. (www.moonriverpearls.com) today announced it will donate 100 pairs of pearl stud earrings to Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County. An international non-profit organization founded in 1997, Dress for Success 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. Clients come from homeless shelters, job training programs, educational institutions and domestic violence shelters, among many other organizations.
MoonRiverPearls.com co-founder Peter Cashman, a long-time Connecticut resident and founder of several other Connecticut-based companies, knows first-hand how difficult it can be to get one's foot in the door in a new company. "Whether you're just starting out on a career path—or starting over altogether—it's tough to make the right impression unless you have the right clothes. By providing women in need with professional attire, and offering them ongoing career help, Dress for Success helps women to navigate the path toward a rewarding career. I read about the organization and was so impressed I wanted to help. While jewelry certainly won't guarantee job placement, classic pearl earrings are the perfect complement to a business suit. Knowing she looks polished and professional can give a woman an added dose of confidence during the interview process. I hope the women who receive our earrings are as thrilled with them as we are to be helping out this wonderful cause."
The pearl earrings, which retail for $35 a pair, are made with 7mm solid nacre freshwater cultured button pearls set in sterling silver plated in 18k white gold. Moon River Pearls.com donated an assortment of black and white pearls to flatter all skin types.
"Pearls are truly the perfect finishing touch to any professional look," said Lindsy Klar, corporate contributions manager at Dress for Success Worldwide. "I'm thrilled Moon River Pearls.com reached out to our organization. Their generosity will truly make a lasting impact on the lives of our deserving clients."
About MoonRiverPearls.com
Moon River Pearls.com offers heirloom-quality pearl jewelry. Styles include traditional and modern freshwater cultured pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets, pearl earrings, and pearl rings. The company also offers select gemstone and sterling silver pieces, children's pearl jewelry, designer originals and hard-to-find clip-on earrings. Shipping is free. A favorite of fashion reporters, Moon River Pearls' jewelry has been featured in Glamour, The Knot's Promspot.com, People.com, Seventeen, Tango, Woman's Day, Woman's World and more. For more information or to order, visit http://www.moonriverpearls.com.
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that 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. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 85 cities in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the UK. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 400,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.