CDBA Member BankPlus and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $20,000 in Partnership Grant Program funds to Dress for Success Metro Jackson, which assists underserved, low-wage earning women in obtaining the proper attire and skills to gain employment. The program helps more than 500 women annually. "BankPlus has done an awesome job working with us," said Pat Chambliss, executive director of Dress for Success Metro Jackson. "They've come out and done seminars for the women we serve, teaching them how to manage their money, set up banking accounts and other financial literacy skills. A lot of our clients are from a disadvantaged background and they were unable to open a checking account or a savings account. Now they feel confident about their situations. I couldn't have asked for a better corporate partner than BankPlus." Dress for Success will use its partnership grant for capacity building, including hiring additional part-time staff for its career center, as well as implementing a health and wellness program.