What We do
We provide clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags, and essential personal care items, and we coordinate services, such as haircuts and clothing alterations, for self-identified women who require assistance in obtaining professional clothing suitable for work and life.
We help women overcome barriers to success
Why Wear2Start?
When Wear2Start was established in 2001, our organization aimed to help unemployed or newly employed women who needed a work wardrobe. Over the years we have helped thousands of women gain more confidence and increased their chances of securing employment with a more polished appearance. We also heard from the community that there is a greater need. So, in 2019, we expanded our mandate to reach more women. Some of our clients need clothing for a meeting with a prospective landlord, a lawyer or a potential employer, or attending a workshop, going back to school or appearing in court. They might need up-to-date, stylish clothing after an emergency – fleeing an abusive relationship, a change in health or life circumstances, or almost any other situation that has meant losing access to clothing. We can also offer a little boost to the wardrobe and confidence of a single mom or woman of limited means who is struggling to make ends meet. And we support the transgender community.
Our Clothing Donation Management program minimizes the impact on the environment by repurposing and rehoming gently used clothing so that it not only avoids the landfill but benefits members of our community. We pride ourselves on being a fiscally responsible organization and keep our administrative costs low so that your donations can be used towards the direct delivery of our programs and services.
We help all self-identified women step toward a better future!
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