How can I find a local organization that needs professional career clothing donations?

Question

I'm looking in the San Jose, CA area for any type of legitiment organization that can benifit it's group by providing donated professional type clothing for men and women.

Answer 1

Although they do not accept men's clothing, a good place to start is http://www.dressforsuccess.org.  They have a directory of affiliates.

Career Closet, 43 East Gish Road, Suite 100, San Jose (408- 451-1200), is another option.

You can also donate to a local non-profit thrift shop.  That would give you a tax deduction, benefit the charity, & provide the opportunity for a job applicant to purchase a professional outfit for a reasonable price.

If your closet contains extra shoeboxes, consider putting those to good use, too.  The Shoebox Project recycles them to benefit kids & moms in need.  Visit the website <>http://shoeboxproject.org.googlepages.co... for ideas for your local community.