Drop Off Career Dress Donations

A Farmington Hills business is accepting donations of gently used career clothing for women who are hoping to enter the workforce.

Since its creation in 2003, Career Dress has assisted more than 2,600 women, helping 40 to 50 women a month to feel confident when they go on an interview. Career Dress is a volunteer-run program of Lighthouse of Oakland County.

Clothing requested should be no older than five years, suitable for women age 18 to 25, clean and on hangers. Items needed include:

• Matching pantsuits, solid-color shells or tanks
• Blouses, jackets, slacks
• Purses, jewelry
• Closed-toe shoes
• Coats, hats, gloves
• Lotions and perfumes

Drop off donations of gently used women’s clothing through April 17 at in Farmington Hills or at any of these locations:

• Destination Style Boutique, 29107 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
• Esprit Women’s Health, 1103 N. Main St., Suite E, Royal Oak
• Lighthouse of Oakland County, 46156 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
• Lolly Ella Jewelry, 6706 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield
• Pure Salon & Spa, 39800 W. 14 Mile Rd., Walled Lake
• Salon 59, 4823 Highland Rd., Waterford
• Seung-ni Fit Club, 41430 Grand River Ave., Novi
• Time for Blinds, 9633 Highland Rd., White Lake
• Wachler Jewelry, 100 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham

Volunteers are needed to sort the clothes collected. A sorting party will take place from 1-5 p.m. April 19 at the Lighthouse of Oakland County. Call 248-920-6100, Ext. 2362, to volunteer.

For more information on Career Dress, visit lighthouseoakland.org/careerdress or call 248-920-6100, Ext. 2237.