Help people on a limited budget find business clothes for upcoming interviews.
New York is a worldwide mecca of business -- and dressing appropriately is essential for the job. While finding stylish clothes is no problem in New York City, coming upon affordable business clothes is often a difficult task. Navigating upscale boutiques can leave people high and dry -- for those working on a budget. Donating business clothes in New York is a philanthropic way to help fellow workers -- especially those without funds -- find fitting and formal garments.
Instructions
1. Donate to a nonprofit organization for economically disadvantaged NYC men and women. Visit Bottomless Closet and Dress for Success, for example; two organizations empowering women with business workshops and clothing drives. Drop off clothes to Bottomless Closet, Monday through Thursday, at: 15 Penn Plaza, B Level, Suite 40, New York, NY 10001 or call 212-563-2499. Contact Dress for Success for drop-off and pick-up options at: 32 East 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016 or call 212-532-1922. Visit Career Gear, a business motivation organization for men. Donate clothes, shoes, briefcases, fresh toiletries and other items on Mondays and Tuesdays at: 120 Broadway, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10271 or call 212-577-6190.
2. Give to a general donation agency for immigrants or those located in the outer boroughs. Inquire with administrators about donation policies and drop-off or pick-up services. Contact the following centers at: Community Center for Immigrants, 215 Audobon Avenue, New York, NY 10033 or 212- 368-1356; Nelson Avenue Family Residence, 1605-11 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 or 718-299-5550; or Jamaica Family Assessment Center, 175-10 88th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 or 718-262-1696.
3. Drop off clothes with re-fashioNYC. Find a re-fashioNYC steel donation bin -- located in every borough throughout New York -- and sponsored by the Department of Sanitation. Place business clothes -- with no major rips or tears -- in clear plastic bags and put them in a bin. You can also donate clothes, belts, shoes, business handbags, jewelry and other apparel. Visit the re-fashioNYC page on the Department of Sanitation website for more information.
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