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The Perfect Fit: 25 Years of Empowering Women in the Lehigh Valley

Posted On July 11, 2025 By lvwithlove In /  
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What started with a single blazer in the trunk of a car has become one of the Lehigh Valley’s most powerful stories of community-driven change.

In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Sarah Barrett, Executive Director of YWCA Allentown, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Perfect Fit, a workforce empowerment program that’s helped more than 13,000 women step into new careers with confidence.

Topics include:

  • How The Perfect Fit began as a grassroots effort

  • Why clothing is just a tool, and the real heart is community support

  • Career workshops, tech certifications, and professional mentoring

  • What’s next for the next 25 years

  • TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Join the Celebration: Outfit to Empower Luncheon
 Friday, October 24, 2025
 Renaissance Hotel, Allentown, PA

 Learn more or get involved: ywcaallentown.org/perfect-fit

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