Event Name: Suit Her Up For Success
Subtitle: A Community Career Wear Drive Because a woman’s potential should never be limited by her paycheck – or her closet.
Event Date: July 7 – August 30
Do you have professional clothing that you no longer wear – wrong color, career change, just not your style? Help us stock our career wear closet for women who are looking to re-enter the workforce or step up their career, particularly those who are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. They’re the women in our community who are struggling to afford the basics – there’s no room in the budget for a new interview outfit. Let’s help lift them up with a full outfit. A fresh start. A powerful sense of “I belong.”
Donate your new, like-new, or GENTLY used* workwear items such as:
• Blazers, blouses, sweaters, slacks, skirts
• Professional dresses
• Handbags and work totes
• Shoes, belts, accessories
• Plus-size and maternity-friendly pieces are especially needed.
You can donate at one of our drop-off locations, or host a drive at your church, workplace, or community group. We’ll provide signage and support – you bring the heart and the hustle.
Want to get involved? Download a flyer to post at your drive or contact Lauren Donahue at LaurenD@uwpc.org to learn more.
*Tips for Donating Clothing – Questions to Ask About Each Item
• After washing, does it have any visible stains?
• Are there tears, holes, fraying or pilling?
• Does it have visible stretching?
• Once you select your items, put them all in a bag and wait for a week. Then go through each item again with fresh eyes, and ask, “Would I give this to a friend?”