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March 26, 2007

Help dress for success

Doing a little spring cleaning?

Bring your closet castoffs to the State House for a clothing drive organized by the Senate Women’s Caucus.

The woman legislators are specifically seeking business attire items for women in job training programs at Dorcas Place, a Providence-based nonprofit organization that offers literacy training and other services to help low-income adults join the workforce.

“The women assisted by this effort are truly incredible,” said Sen. Hanna M. Gallo, D-Cranston. “They’ve put in the time, completed the lengthy training sessions, and gone on the interviews. All they need are the right clothes to put on every morning to make them look and feel their best. For them, this makes all the difference in the world.”

The clothing drive runs through March 30. The caucus is seeking gently used, clean professional clothing, shoes and accessories. Donations can be brought to the office of Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Paiva Weed, State House Room 316, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Donations may also be brought to Dorcas Place, 220 Elmwood Ave., Providence, year round.

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