Suit Drive in Vancouver
Us Vancouverites are a pretty generous group. For the 3rd year in a row, Pacific Palisades Hotel will have its Suit Drive for Dress for Success. Dubbed "More than a Suit Drive," people will gather between 6:30am-9:30am on March 15th, 2007.
Bring along women's "interview ready" clothing, monetary donations or accessories in exchange for a brown bag breakfast. Donors will be entered to win a variety of prizes, as well as their choice of a Starbucks coffee or tea. Breakfast is provided by Neptune Foods Services Inc.
What to Donate:
- interview ready clothing, no more than 5 years old
- business suits of all sizes
- tailored separates including jackets, pants and skirts
- handbags, briefcases, umbrellas
- outerwear including long and ¾ length coats for any season
- blouses or tops with simple neck and shoulder lines, which will fit neatly
under a jacket.
- conservative accessories including scarves, belts, and jewellery
- quality footwear in good condition of all sizes
- unopened, unused pantyhose, lingerie and makeup
- monetary donations are welcome
All drops offs will take place on Jervis Street between Robson and Alberni.
To find out more about the fabulous Dress for Success program, visit: www.dressforsuccess.org/vancouver
