Clothing Closet project thoughts,...

Clothing Closet Project Thoughts

Catchier name
Career Closet…
Working Women…

Contact local retail businesses:
Wear It Again Sam’s
Dress Barn
TJ Max
Gordman’s
Walmart
Kmart
Target
Payless Shoe Source
Shopko
Shoe Carnival
Clothing stores in Rushmore Mall (Lane Bryant – plus sizes)
o Aeropostale
o American Eagle
o Buckle
o Charlotte Russe
o Christopher & Banks
o Deb Shops
o Eddie Bauer
o Gap
o Herberger’s
o JCPenney’s
o Maurice’s
o Motherhood Maternity
o Sears
o Vanity
o Wet Seal
Second Hand Stores
o The Thrift Store
o Salvation Army
o Goodwill
Downtown Boutiques
o Bella Boutique
o Nicole Robeck Fashion Boutique

Research possible grants
CDBG
Hanes
Leggs
Dove


Solicit local businesses/groups for clothing donations from employees
RCRH
BH Corp
Women’s Network
Zonta
Chamber members
Banks
Real Estate Companies

Advertise!
Chamber pack
United Way agency mailing
Flyers for community
Information to local agencies
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WCLI to host Chamber mixer at Clothing Closet OR
Open house to invite local organizations

Write letter to take with to solicit donations
Organize donations/ determine storage
Make Clothing Room more appealing
Design flyers for communities
Design flyers for local agencies
Contact local cleaners to see if they would donate cleaning/pressing the clothes
Determine how to pay for all advertisement
Organize actual day for drive (Carri)


Possible subcommittees:
- to organize donations and make clothing room more appealing.
- solicit retail stores for clothing/shoe donations
- solicit local businesses/groups for clothing drive
- Organize actual clothing drive

Should probably have one person a point of contact for:
- Job Services
- Retail Stores
- Local business/group

Information from other similar closets:
We are interested in the following types of items for our stores:
Items recently purchased, at least within the last two years
Clean, in style, excellent condition and preferably on hangers
Designer labels and items from better department stores and boutiques
Clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, belts, hats, and accessories
Additional items of interest may be applicable


Mission Statement
The mission of the Women’s Clothes Closet is to provide gently used clothing to low-income women, especially those who are entering or are in the workforce.
Hours of Operation:
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New visitors to the WCC can choose three complete outfits. Returning visitors can select one outfit per visit, up to two times per month. No questions are asked about income or employment status.
Donations
The Women’s Clothes Closet is always in need of gently used in-season clothing that is fashionable, clean and in good repair. Bras, shoes, handbags, scarves, jewelry, boots, hats, gloves and coats are also very much appreciated. Financial contributions help us pay the wages of our Clothes Closet Coordinator. Checks should be out to the Women’s Clothes Closet and sent to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 Division Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Contact the WCC
The Women’s Clothes Closet is located in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Click here for directions to Our Savior’s.
Call us at 608-784-5745 or send the WCC an email!


Working Women's Clothing Closet
Dress for success
Published : Monday, 29 Nov 2010, 12:34 PM EST
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - When you are ready to interview but have nothing to wear, the Women's Resource Center is ready to step in and help you find the wardrobe that can help put you to work. Terri steps inside the Working Women's Clothing Closet, just one of the many resources available for women who are looking for strategies to get into the workforce or land a better job. Donations from successful business women make this program possible.

Everyone pick three contacts that they could present our project to for assistance.
Motivational Quotes on the walls along with outfits displayed.