For the month of September, Acara Solutions will be working with employees, partners, and clients to host a professional clothing drive in tandem with Dress for Success, Goodwill, and other charities.

The initiative will support job seekers who are facing hardships as they enter or re-enter the workforce. Our goal is to collect gently used clothing donations that will help people transition to new opportunities, build thriving careers, and achieve professional and personal success.

Acara Solutions will be spearheading the effort with friends and customers across our national network of locations with support from other Aleron companies.

To participate in the drive, contact an Acara Solutions location near you.

Dress for Success Donation Guidelines: Women’s gently used professional clothing

• Contemporary or seasonal clothing
• Nearly new clothing
• Shoes
• Handbags
• Accessories

Goodwill Donation Guidelines: Men’s gently used professional clothing

• Suits
• Sport coats
• Dress shirts
• Ties and accessories
• Sweaters
• Business casual pants
• Vests
• Dress shoes

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Dress for Success has provided clothing, confidence, and career boosts to more than 1 million women around the world since 1997.

Goodwill helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. This mission is accomplished through employment services, training programs, and affordable housing. The sale of donations enables the agency to offer a variety of employment and training services and the Goodwill Job Connection Centers provide free services to job seekers, helping them access resources and develop skills that can lead to greater employment success.