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-"Suit"able
business attire, at no cost, to women in need who are:
-Going
to work for the first time.
-Going
back to work
-Looking
for a better job.
"This
is wonderful, I feel so much better about going to an
interview"
"Now
I don't need to borrow clothes for interviews"
"I
worked hard to get my job, now I can look as confident as I
feel."
1.
"How Nice" Referral cards are distributed to a wide
variety of cummunity agencies and faith based organizations who will
issue them to women in need.
2.
Clothing is distributed by "How Nice" Referral Cards and
Return Invitation Cards only.
3.
Cards are given to women who are entering, reentering the work force
or moving to a job requiring more professional attire.
4.
Women with the "How Nice" Referral cards in hand call the
Fremont County Family Center at 269-1523 to schedule an appointment
with Sharon's Closet hostess.
5.
Women seeking employment may select one outfit for interviews.
6.
Upon employment or community work placement, women may select two to
four additional outfits with their "return Invitation"
card as inventory allows.
Donations
made to Sharon's closet are considered tax deductible. The program
is covered by the non-profit status of the 501-C3 of Developmental
Opportunities.
 Of
good quality in good repair.
Appropriate
for more formal business or casual employment
Dry
cleaned or washed and ironed and on hangers.
Labeled
by size.
Shoes
and handbags should be cleaned and shined.
Displayed
in coordinated outfits, if possible.
Clothing
will be less than 5 years old.
The
only undergarments accepted will be brassieres and slips in
excellent condition (without rips, or stains and have elastic
intact.)
Periodically,
other services become available to recipients of Sharon's Closet
through community and manufacturer donations. These services are
offered and distributed as inventory allows. other services that may
be available could include hair cuts, alterations, cosmetics and/or
cosmetic consultations. Mentoring is also available for selection of
appropriate work attire, resume writing, interview skills, etc.
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