POINT PLEASANT — It’s a chance to be Cinderella’s fairy godmother every single day.

That’s how officials from Dress for Success River Cities in Huntington describe their job of helping promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help them thrive in work and life.

Representatives of the organization were on hand during a recent meeting of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant, where they discussed the variety of tasks they perform to help achieve the group’s mission.

Jessica Graham, program coordinator, said the Huntington boutique is part of a worldwide network that originated in New York City when a woman there wanted to help other women by providing a suit to them for upcoming job interviews. That single dream has developed into 95 branches, with the Huntington location opening in 2006.

Graham said clients are referred to the boutique by outside agencies such as an unemployment office or community college. In addition to providing a professional suit complete with accessories, she said the organization offers interviewing tips, resume editing and other practical skills. In fact, Graham said only 25 percent of her job is about the clothing; the remaining 75 percent is about building each individual woman’s confidence as she prepares to enter the working world.

She added that the boutique served 45 women in its first year and already has provided suits to 35 women in the first three months of 2009. The boutique sees an average of two women each week based on appointments made ahead of time.

Following the presentation, Roz Roush, president of the woman’s club, presented Graham with a donation and a new handbag for the Huntington boutique, and she challenged other woman’s clubs and organizations to do the same.

The Huntington boutique accepts donations 5-7 p.m. each Thursday. Representatives ask that donations be in good condition, and clothes must be freshly washed or dry-cleaned, as they will be displayed for potential clients.

For more information, call 304-522-3011 or visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org/rivercities.