Unique Charity Helps Clients Dress for Success

Imagine if you are out of a job and that because you have no income your wardrobe has seen better days. Also imagine that like most of us you are not experienced in interviewing and making that all so important first impression. What do you do?

If you are in Chicago, Il you are fortunate you can turn to Bridge to Success for help. Located in the west loop area on 661 W. Lake Street the charity provides a boutique-like shop where its clients can find help not only in selecting interview-appropriate clothing, but also receive coaching for the interview itself.

Thanks to generous donors Bridge to Success is given monetary contributions. Donors also provide clothes that are used by the clients of the charity for their job interviews. In addition volunteers and staff help in; gathering the clothes, sorting the donated clothing, helping clients select interview-appropriate clothing, coaching clients on how to interview, working on fund raising events, and sales at its location at 661 W. Lake Street, Chicago and online.

April 28, 2010 is when Bridge for Success is having its first annual spring luncheon which will feature a fashion runway show. For more details see www.thebridgetosuccess.org.

Check out www.shop.lethrift.com/Bridge-to-Success_c94.htm  to see more examples of the clothes this charity offers for sale.

Bridge to Success is well named. Its mission is to provide a hand to those men and women who are trying to be productive citizens. Success is measured in the number of clients who no longer need the help of this remarkable charity.You might think of Bridge to Success as changing lives one suit at a time!