This July, Men's Wearhouse will host its fifth annual National Suit Drive to give unemployed men a chance to look their best as they re-enter the workforce.
Each year,the event, which is the nation's largest collection of gently used business attire for men, encourages Americans to transform their unwanted business wear into a fresh start for millions of disadvantaged workers still facing joblessness.
In 2012, more than 900 Men's Wearhouse stores collectively hope to gather 110,000 items through National Suit Drive and distribute them to 200 nonprofit organizations around the country.
These organizations offer support when unemployed Americans need it most.
For many men with barriers to employment, the clothing they receive through National Suit Drive gives them a confident first step toward a second chance.
People can continue to raise awareness by visiting the Men's Wearhouse Facebook page to share images and videos or to track donations with a live donations counter.
They can also follow the conversation on Twitter for real-time updates with #giveasuit.
They say that for every National Suit Drive mention on Facebook and Twitter, Men's Wearhouse will contribute $1 (up to $25,000) to the cause.
To donate clothing to the National Suit Drive, patrons may go to any one of more than 900 Men's Wearhouse and Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores around the country to contribute their gently used men's suits, shirts, jackets, ties, belts, and shoes.
Women's professional clothing items are accepted as well.
All donations are distributed to local nonprofit partners that prepare men and women to re-enter the job market through résumé-building workshops, interview preparation, and skills-training programs.
This year, dress shoes and big and tall business attire are in high demand.
For every suit donated, Men's Wearhouse will give two business ties to the cause.
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