Baptist Employees Helping Women in Need to Dress for Success

Baptist Health System employees Heather Anderson, Tommye Austin, Cheryl Baker, Lisa Mlcak, and Ryan Wilson Flores are holding a "Suit Drive" for the organization Dress for Success (r). They are asking people to donate gently used women's suits, separates or jewelry to to help low-income women "Dress for Success."

What can I Donate?
Current clothing and accessory needs:

• Clothing items should meet the needs of the average client between the ages of 26-33 and that the clothes are current in fashion and no more than 5 years old.
• Women's Suits (plus sizes biggest need)
• Professional separates: pants, blouses, skirts--neutral colors only, No animal print or busy patterns
• Professional shoes (closed toed, low heel, neutral colors)
• Handbags and briefcases
• New panty hose
• Trouser socks
• New and unused make-up
• Jewelry - especially pearl earrings and necklaces

The "Suit Drive" will run through June 26th.
For more information or to make a clothing donation call Ryan Wilson-Flores at (210) 297-8511.

About Dress for Success
The mission of Dress for Success (DFS) San Antonio is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged children and families by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Through job preparation, employment retention, and career development programs, DFS San Antonio addresses the needs of low-income women by promoting economic security and self-sufficiency to break the chains of generational poverty.

Contact info:
Dress for Success San Antonio
P.O. Box 91036
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Phone: (210) 737-1515
Fax: (210) 737-1616
E-mail: sanantonio@dressforsuccess.org