CLOTHING

 

One of the free services we provide to women experiencing disadvantage is a complete personal outfitting and interview preparation service.  The supply of clean, quality work-appropriate clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories is critical to the success of our service. Our aim is to dress women in pieces that are professional, suitable for interview and carefully co-ordinated to make clients look and feel good about themselves. We are always particularly in need of small and large sized clothing (66% of the women we dress are at either end of the spectrum, size 6-10 or size 18+).  Please note that donated items do not need to be from expensive labels. They simply need to be clean and interview appropriate.

 

The ABC of all donations...

 

A – Appropriate for interviews

 

B – Best Possible Condition

 

C – Clean

 

The golden rule is...if you wouldn't wear it to work today, then our clients wouldn't wear it either. Please note that due to health regulations we do not accept underwear. If you would like to make a clothing donation, please review the guidelines below.

 

Clothing donation guidelines

 

Accessories

We accept good quality and work-appropriate jewellery. 

We also accept unworn stockings in unopened packages. 

Please note that due to health regulations we do not accept underwear.

 

Shoes

We accept near new and unworn shoes in all sizes.  They must be business looking, smart, classic shoes - flats, courts, heels or boots. All colours and styles are acceptable as our volunteers are trained to coordinate with our clients’ outfits.

Not suitable: Casual or sports shoes.

 

Handbags

We accept business looking, smart, classic bags, large enough to carry personal items (phone, wallet and possibly a resume). All colours and styles are acceptable as our volunteers are trained to coordinate with our clients’ outfits.

Not suitable: Evening bags or small clutch bags.

 

Personal care items

We accept unused and unopened make-up and hygiene products such as shampoo and deodorant. 

 

Organizing a clothing drive

Running a Mosaic LOVE clothing drive at your place of work or club is a great way to engage your employees and members for a good cause.

 

In addition to donations, it would be wonderful if you could add a fundraising element to your event - e.g. silent auction, raffle. You could even add a bit of healthy competition to the drive - e.g. ask participants to guess how many items of clothing will be donated overall, $3 a guess or 3 for $5. Alternatively how about a fun trivia game using stats and facts about women in the work force!

 

Every dollar raised truly does make a difference.

 

Remember to take some photos of your event as we would love to share them on our facebook page and in other communications to highlight your good work!