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Clothes That Work, the local non-profit agency that provides interview-appropriate clothing to under-resourced clients, counts on donations from our community to provide services.
“The Dayton community and your Make a Difference column have truly made a difference in the futures of over 23,000 job-seekers over the years,” says Paula Cosby, executive director of the organization.
Clothes That Work not only provides clothing to its clients, but also offers image counseling and interview coaching. The organization recently unveiled a new logo, and now offers five soft skill training workshops to area businesses and organizations.
The resale boutique, open to the public at 1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., has become a popular shopping destination for reasonably priced clothing and accessories. You’ll get a sampling of those treasures at the Clothes That Work “pop-up” boutique at the Dayton Women’s Fair on Sept. 20 and 21 at the Airport Expo Center, 3900 McCauley Drive, Vandalia.
You can help ensure that the racks and shelves are filled by donating your gently-used men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Items are needed year-round.
Here’s the current wish list:
FOR MEN
- Dark-colored socks
- Undershirts & briefs
- Handkerchiefs
FOR WOMEN
- Dark-colored trouser socks (regular and plus size)
- Knee high hose (regular and plus size)
- Spanx undergarments (regular and plus size)
- Plus size business style clothing for men & women
- Business appropriate jewelry
- Structured handbags
FOR ALL
- Dark colored suits for men and women
- Business appropriate shoes
- Work boots
- Shoes for those in the medical field
- Ties and suspenders
Your donations can be dropped off at Clothes That Work, 1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Suite 392, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and from 9 a.m. until noon every second Saturday of the month.
Other needs: Shelby Quinlivan, director of communications, says the organization is always in need of friendly volunteers, particularly on Wednesday through Friday mornings in the Boutique and in the donation room on weekday afternoons. If you're interested, contact contact Suzy at (937) 222.3778 or suzy.harris@clothesthatwork.org
Upcoming fundraiser: You can also help Clothes That Work by attending the annual Fashioning Futures Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Sinclair Community College. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online: www.clothesthatwork.org
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