New York – September 18, 2026 -- ARM & HAMMER Laundry will donate $100,000 to Dress for Success Worldwide as it returns for a second consecutive year as President's Circle Sponsor of the nonprofit's Women Who Inspire Luncheon, marking the sixth consecutive year of partnership between the two organizations.
Luncheon set for September 30 will honor Gloria Steinem with first-ever Impact Award
The event takes place September 30, 2026, at Tribeca 360 in New York City, gathering corporate executives, media personalities and women from the Dress for Success network. Gloria Steinem will receive the inaugural Women Who Inspire Impact Award, recognizing her decades-long advocacy for women's equality and economic opportunity.
Company funds career-readiness kits alongside cash contribution
ARM & HAMMER Laundry will host a LIFT Kit activation at the luncheon, inviting attendees to assemble career-readiness kits combining the brand's laundry care products with Dress for Success resources such as interview tips, styling guidance and career planning tools. The kits will be distributed to women preparing for interviews and new job opportunities, extending the event's reach beyond the luncheon itself.
Robyn Safran, Associate VP of Marketing at ARM & HAMMER Laundry, said the brand is committed to supporting women's confidence and career progress. Dress for Success CEO Joanie Bily said the six-year partnership has helped turn confidence into opportunity for women in the network.
Partnership extends to sponsorship of 2026 NYC Marathon team this fall
ARM & HAMMER Laundry will also serve as Presenting Sponsor of Dress for Success Worldwide's five-member team competing in the 2026 New York City Marathon, which includes CEO Joanie Bily, to raise additional funds for the organization's economic mobility programs.
The $100,000 contribution will fund Dress for Success programming including professional attire, career coaching, professional development and job retention services, building on ARM & HAMMER Laundry's ongoing "Come Clean for Deep Clean" campaign.