Helping Job Seekers

During the month of July, Tailored For Success, Inc., a not for profit organization that assists economically disadvantaged workers as they attempt to enter or reenter the workforce is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse for the sixth annual National Suit Drive, the nation’s largest collection of gently used business attire for men.  Together, they are encouraging residents in Malden and surrounding communities to donate their gently used business attire to help give a fresh start to disadvantaged workers still facing unemployment.

Along with more than 150 other nonprofit organizations across the country, Tailored For Success, and the National Suit Drive will distribute items collected at the local Men’s Wearhouse locations.  Items being collected include men’s and women’s suits, shirts, jackets, ties, belts, and shoes; residents are encouraged to donate their gently used items now through July 31st at their local Men’s Wearhouse location.  To locate the nearest store location, visit the website at www.menswearhouse.com.

Although the national unemployment rate has begun to decline, 11.8 million Americans are still out of work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The National Suit Drive aims to battle unemployment by providing professional business attire to those in need to help them regain confidence as they pursue a second chance. In addition, partnering nonprofit organizations such as Tailored For Success which prepares job seekers to re-enter the job market through résumé-building workshops, interview preparation, and employment training programs. 

Due to the success of last year’s suit drive, Tailored For Success was able to help hundreds of men who are attempting to get back into the workforce.  In fact, last year’s drive was the reason Tailored For Success was able to have its first Suits for Veterans Success event.

Nationally, Men’s Wearhouse hopes to collect more than 150,000 articles of professional clothing to benefit numerous charities across the country. To help raise awareness for the National Suit Drive, visit the Men’s Wearhouse Facebook page to share images and videos and to track donations with a live donations counter. Follow the conversation on Twitter @MensWearhouse for real-time updates with #giveasuit. For every National Suit Drive mention on Facebook and Twitter, Men’s Wearhouse will contribute $1 (up to $20,000) to the cause.

As a thank-you, donors will receive a coupon for 50% off the regular price of retail items (excluding shoes, clearance, and Everyday Low Price items) for their next Men’s Wearhouse purchase, as well as a tax receipt.  

For more information, visit www.tailoredforsuccess.org and www.NationalSuitDrive.com.