Suited for Change
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Suited for Change provides professional clothing and ongoing career education to low-income women to increase their employment and job retention potential and to contribute to their economic independence.
Our services are available at no charge and by referral only to low-income women who have completed a job readiness program at any of the 150 job training and social service agencies with which we partner and are seeking employment.
Suited for Change serves about 110 women each month. Our clients come from DC (65%), MD (20%) and Northern VA (15%).
Since our founding in 1992, Suited for Change has helped more than 14,000 women in the transition from welfare to work.
Our services are available at no charge and by referral only to low-income women who have completed a job readiness program at any of the 150 job training and social service agencies with which we partner and are seeking employment.
Suited for Change serves about 110 women each month. Our clients come from DC (65%), MD (20%) and Northern VA (15%).
Since our founding in 1992, Suited for Change has helped more than 14,000 women in the transition from welfare to work.
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karen22
05/27/10
Before I became a board member, I had been aware of Suited for Change and had made many clothing donations. What I did not know before I became a board member is that Suited for Change is about much more than just a suit. Although any client will tell you that the suits certainly make a difference...
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marionr21
05/27/10
I became involved with Suited For Change in 1995. I think it struck a chord with me because it serves women in the Washington, DC comunity who need a helping hand. I know that at one time in my life, I could easily have been a recipient of Suited For Change's services. I continue to be ...
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barbara27
05/26/10
I was empowered by the staff to regain control of my life, I was given more than a suit, the staff dressed me with love and self esteem so I could face corporate America and return to work and become a productive part of society, They helped me get suited for life's task and gave me the confidence I...
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