OT: Swapkins & Dress for Success program

“Dress for Success” affiliates

General information:

Serve women seeking employment and some currently employed, those leaving abusive situations, those recently released from prison and recent immigrants.

·                     New and gently used career attire in clean, like new condition. 

·                     Don't throw it away! When purging your make-up cabinet rather than toss new, unused products, donate them to dress women for success in Minnesota.

·                     Clothing must be clean, pressed and on hangers.

·                     In season clothing only for fall and winter.

·                     Many women come from group homes entering the workforce. Referrals come from Social Service and Employment agencies.

·                     Each client receives an interview suit and mix and match pants, skirts, dresses and sports coats in order to get through a work week.

·                     We provide coordinating shoes and accessories when possible.

We do have a need for accessory items and winter outer weat such as:

·                     Coats and boots

·                     Camisoles

·                     Shoes - Closed-toe interview appropriate (no sandals please)

·                     New unopened nylons

·                     New unopened make-up

·                     New undergarments

·                     Jewelry

·                     Maternity clothing - interview appropriate