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The Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits (ACDN) is a network of grassroots organizations that serve women and men who seek to join or reenter the workforce. We believe anyone who wants a job, should get one. We're so honored to be partnered with Smart & Sexy for the 9th annual National Smart & Sexy® Day on March 13 and the entire month for Women’s History Month with events at member organizations throughout the month. Helping women gain the confidence and skills they need for employment! #SmartandSexyDay #ACDN #IWD #IWD2020 In 1999, five nonprofit Executive Directors across the United States decided to leverage their collective knowledge and experience to provide a greater impact and support for small, independent nonprofits providing work clothes and interview clothes to women seeking economic independence and leaving welfare. This small band of women became The Women’s Alliance with a vision of sharing resources, training, and support in all communities. In hopes of broadening the work begun 15 years ago, in 2014 TWA became the Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits to include career development organizations that serve men and teens. In our 15 years, we’ve witnessed lives transformed. There’s Tina, the passionate storeowner reaching out to help women in her community get a fresh start. She’s found a sense of purpose, community and friendship in her work with a TWA member agency where she lives. There’s Monica, the single mother needing services and support to get back on her feet in the workforce as she raises her two children. With assistance from a TWA member agency, she got that job with just the right clothing, a positive sense of self and support. Now as ACDN, with an expanded mission, we wish to open up employment and career development services to many more communities, volunteers and clients. Help us grow.