Place to donate dress clothes---NOT Goodwill (Reston: vouchers, live, costs)

[Ffxdata]

ECHO in Springfield also does direct donations to those in need instead of selling.

[Carlingtonian]

Originally Posted by Ffxdata

ECHO in Springfield also does direct donations to those in need instead of selling.

Thanks. Not too far from work for me.

My beef with Goodwill is that 1. they were busted a few years ago for not hiring people with disabilities, as they claim to; and 2. every time I've been in there, it's been clear they aren't training anyone to do anything--especially work in retail.

[Flamingo13]

I went to the Goodwill on Rt. 50 last week - the employees were in the back of the store watching one of those Jerry Springer type shows (maybe it was him, I don't know). The store was a dump (overpriced garbage!!)

[Flamingo13]

Originally Posted by Ffxdata

ECHO in Springfield also does direct donations to those in need instead of selling.

Thanks for the tip, I haven't heard of them... will be doing more research myself as well. If I'm donating, I want the items given to those in need, not sold for overinflated prices.

[Ffxdata]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

Thanks for the tip, I haven't heard of them... will be doing more research myself as well. If I'm donating, I want the items given to those in need, not sold for overinflated prices.

It took me a lot of time to find a place that gives things 1) directly to people and 2) focuses on local people. I was pretty shocked to find that most places in the area wouldn't accept baby items.

They do say on their website that items like skis and ball gowns they do try to sell on consignment since their needy families don't, well, need those things.

[gemstone1]

This is what I have against Goodwill Industries. Read this, or this or better yet, do your own investigation.

Regards
Gemstone1

[ICS67]

Originally Posted by Carlingtonian

Does anyone know of a charity that donates dress clothes to men looking for jobs? I want to make sure it goes to someone truly in need and not a profit-making venture.

I looked up Dress for Success, but they only take women's clothing. I got rid of all mine years ago.

Thanks for any info.

Hi Carlingtonian:

First of all, I'm sure you look absolutely divine in a dress!

You might want to check out Men's Warehouse. Each June-July they sponsor a National Suit Drive to collect "gently used" items of men's business attire -- suits, shirts, ties, coats, etc. -- to pass along to people re-entering the workforce who need professional clothing. I just checked with the store nearest me, and they confirmed that the drive will be held this year. I also have a few items I'd like to donate, and I'd prefer they go directly into the hands of someone who really needs and can use them.

You can find more info about this at:

https://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp...&storeId=12751

[jillybean720]

Originally Posted by snatale1

Goodwills big thing is employing people who otherwise can't get jobs whether being from a disability, work history etc.

You mean the handicapped folks they hire and pay significantly less than minimum wage? Yeah, awesome.

[Carlingtonian]

Originally Posted by ICS67

Hi Carlingtonian:

First of all, I'm sure you look absolutely divine in a dress!

As I keep telling everyone, IT'S A UTILITY KILT THAT JUST HAPPENS TO HAVE SEQUINS!

Originally Posted by ICS67

You might want to check out Men's Warehouse. Each June-July they sponsor a National Suit Drive to collect "gently used" items of men's business attire -- suits, shirts, ties, coats, etc. -- to pass along to people re-entering the workforce who need professional clothing. I just checked with the store nearest me, and they confirmed that the drive will be held this year. I also have a few items I'd like to donate, and I'd prefer they go directly into the hands of someone who really needs and can use them.

You can find more info about this at:

https://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp...&storeId=12751

Thanks! Sounds very convenient.

[Ffxdata]

Originally Posted by Carlingtonian

As I keep telling everyone, IT'S A UTILITY KILT THAT JUST HAPPENS TO HAVE SEQUINS!



Thanks! Sounds very convenient.

Utility kilts are the best.