How to donate to Dress for Success and other worthy organizations that put your well-cared-for clothing and household items to good use.
Resources for Women
Dress For Success
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Wings for Success
Wings for Success is a nonprofit organization serving women in the Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia and Montgomery counties of Pennsylvania. Clients are referred through outside social agencies and are transitioning back into the work force after overcoming adversity such as domestic violence, crime, homelessness and addictions. Women are provided with free business attire for interviews and job training as well as two week’s worth of separates to mix and match.
Suited for Success
Suited for Success is a nonprofit organization that serves low income women as well as women on public assistance in Central Oklahoma that have completed job training and are seeking employment.
Suited For Change
Suited for Change enables low-income women to increase their employment and job retention potential and contributes to their economic independence.
Resources For Men
Career Gear
From its inception in 1999, Career Gear earned a reputation for helping men who are low income enter the workforce by providing business appropriate clothing. The basic offering of a suit was simple, but also powerful. To date, over 30,000 men have been served through the job readiness program.
The St. Louis Suit Project
It is the mission of the St. Louis Suit Project to provide professional business attire to deserving individuals in need. We work towards eliminating the barriers caused by financial inequality and unfortunate circumstance throughout all aspects of life. In order to be eligible for a donation, The St. Louis Suit Project mandates applicants perform one random act of kindness for another. The act does not have to cost a dime. The only requirement is that it is genuine.
Resources for Formal Wear
Cinderella Project
Donations of quality new and “gently used” formal dresses and gowns as well accessories allow young women to attend their high school formal occasions without worrying about the financial burden associated with attending such events as the Prom. Serves the New York Capital Region area.
Fairy Godmother, Inc
Fairy Godmother, Inc provides formal wear, shoes and accessories to underprivileged teens so they can attend their high school prom. In addition to formalwear, FGI offers classes year round to boost self-esteem and give teens skills to succeed in the workplace. Donations can be sent to the organization’s Executive Director Teena Brooks at PO Box 10100, Huntsville, AL 35801. Teena can be reached at 256-603-9559 or e-mailed at teenerbm@aol.com.
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