Action Alert: National Suit Drive

by Shannon Moriarty · 2009-09-03 15:28:00 UTC
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Want to help a homeless man get off the streets? Then it's time to dig into the depths of your closets, find your gently used suits and professional wear, and donate! You might just help someone land a job.

Everyone knows you need to look the part to land the job, but few realize just how tough the clothing conundrum can be for people living on the streets. Not only are opportunities to do laundry rare, folks are often limited by what they can carry. This can create a real roadblock for getting off the streets, since finding appropriate interview attire is an absolute must for landing a job.

So during the month of September, Men's Wearhouse is holding a National Suit Drive. From September 1st through 30th, bring your suits, sports jackets, ties, slacks, dress shirts, dress shoes, and outerwear to any Men's Wearhouse location (please be sure everything is clean and on hangers!). Check here for additional details, including drop-off locations near you. All donations are tax-deductible.

Of course, clothing alone isn't going to get anyone off the streets. That's why Men's Wearhouse distributes the suits to over 200 non-profits across the country. These organizations provide services necessary to achieve financial independence - like employment opportunities, housing, and case management support. If you are a non-profit that would like to become a partner, you can learn more here.

And ladies, don't think you're left out of this call to action. Although the Men's Wearhouse National Suit Drive is only collecting men's items during the month of September, women can always donate their gently used professional wear to their local chapter of Dress for Success or any similar program in your area.

In addition to donating your old suits, you can help the effort by forwarding this blog post to friends, family and co-workers. Circulate the message, broaden the impact. It's that simple.

So go ahead and put your suits to work for good!

[Image from paul goyette's public Flickr photo stream.]

Shannon Moriarty has worked in various homeless shelters and service organizations around the country. She is a graduate student studying housing and urban policy at Tufts University.
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