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| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| Description |
Clothing & Connections is a non-profit organization that provides donated professional clothing to individuals referred to them. The program is one of several family self-sufficiency programs in the community. All clothes are donated from the community, and professional volunteers from the community do makeovers. |
| Goal / Mission |
Clothing & Connections' mission is to provide interview and career clothing, information, and referrals to clients in need as they pursue new opportunities for advancement in self-sufficiency. Clients are referred to Clothing & Connections by a group of non-profit member organizations, which include homeless shelters, domestic violence centers, job training programs, and self-sufficiency programs. Clients are fitted with clothing specific to the job they are applying for. In addition, Clothing & Connections offers mini-seminars on topics such as preparing for the job interview, making a positive first impression, and dressing for success on a limited budget. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Clothing & Connections has dressed more than 400 from February 1999 to August 2001. More than 100 clients have successfully completed the training offered by Clothing & Connections and taken part in a graduation celebration. |
| Categories |
Economy / Employment
Social Environment / Community & Business Resources
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| Organization(s) |
Clothing & Connections Program, Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority |
| Source |
Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Date of Publication |
8/28/2001 |
| Location |
City: Fargo, ND |
| Primary Contact |
Joy Kipp
Pioneer Manor
201 11th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 237-6355
espm@fargocity.com
http://selfsufficiencycenter.org/content/clothi...
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| Target Audience |
Adults |
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