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Dress for Success: Moores Canadian Suit Drive

July 1, 2014 By Lena

FACT: Donated Suits Improve Men’s Chances for Employment.

Chances are, you know someone who has been out of work this past year. And with unemployment comes hard times, even harder choices and a limited amount of options to find fulfilling, meaningful work. In fact, this past April alone, there were 744,600 reported cases of unemployed men across Canada – and the need to help these men is a very real issue.

I’ve had friends, family members and loved ones who have unexpectedly found themselves unemployed. And let me tell you – it’s rough. But the only thing worse than scouring the want ads, re-writing your resume and worriedly checking on the bank balance, is not having confidence in the way you present yourself at interviews. After all, your self-esteem when you walk through the door can dictate how successful your meeting is. However, for several men looking to break back into the workforce, they simply don’t have access to an interview-ready wardrobe.
Moores Suit DriveThis year, I’m proud to partner with Moores Clothing to help spread the word about the Moores’ Canadian Suit Drive. The Suit Drive provides free suits and professional clothing to men seeking to turn their lives around by working directly with more than 60 local recipient organizations across Canada that provide job readiness programs for men seeking employment.

“We may not realize how much confidence a suit can give, but sometimes that small act of donating a suit to someone in need hoping to transition back into the workplace can make all the difference,” says Paige Souter, Executive Director at Dress Your Best in Toronto.

It makes perfect sense to me, and this past weekend, I raided my husband’s closet to find worthwhile items he was ready to part with. From shirts and jackets to pants and ties, I collected a nice pile of stylish clothes that we knew would be better suited (pun intended) to a job seeker than hanging out at the back of his closet. And it’s all good, because we win too! As a thank you for donating, customers will receive 50 per cent off their next purchase from Moores (excluding shoes, clearance, and Exceptional Value items).

Now in its fifth year, Moores’ Canadian Suit Drive runs from July 1-31, 2014. Canadians can donate men’s suits, shirts, jackets, pants, ties, belts and shoes as well as women’s professional clothing at any of the more than 100 Moores’ stores across Canada. For more information, visit www.canadiansuitdrive.com.

No suit? No Problem! You can donate even if you don’t have any professional attire to spare. For every social mention of #SuitDrive, Moores will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to the cause. You don’t even have to leave the house!

Remember, by contributing to the Suit Drive, you’re helping at least one Canadian man facing barriers to employment get back on his feet. So dig deep! I can’t think of a better reason to make some room in your boyfriend or husband’s closet. Click here to visit Moores’ Canadian Suit Drive.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #SuitDrive, Canadian Suit Drive, Moores Clothing

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  1. Lynda Cook

    July 2, 2014 at 9:56 am

    I had no idea Moores did this, this is such an awesome cause that Moores is doing, and it’s one way to get you to clean your closet out too..lol

    • Lena

      July 2, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Exactly! And thank you for the RT, Lynda!

  2. Angie In My 30s

    July 2, 2014 at 10:17 am

    this is fantastic – what a great way to share what we have in excess with others who don’t have that luxury.

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      Absolutely. It’s a great program!

  3. Nicky

    July 2, 2014 at 10:45 am

    what a great idea – kudos to Moores’!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      I agree Nicky!

  4. Victoria Ess

    July 2, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I did not know that they did this drive! I will definitely nudge my partner to dig through his wardrobe.

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      Please do Victoria!

  5. Flora M

    July 2, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Excellent cause !! Wish I could help out, but no men here, I don’t have any professional clothing left (donated it etc years ago when I went on disability), and no Twitter…. but I will spread the word for you :)

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      You are tops, Flora. Thank you :) xx

  6. Soozle

    July 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I cannot even imagine how hard it would be for someone to START out from nothing. It’s so wonderful that Moores is helping with such a great program! Very much win win indeed

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      I agree Soozle – there are so many men out there in need of professional clothing! This is an amazing initiative.

  7. sarah sar

    July 2, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I love this initiative! I shall be tweeting to do my part!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you Sarah!!

  8. Heidi C.

    July 3, 2014 at 1:33 am

    I knew that there were several organizations doing this for women but didn’t realize it was also being done for men. Kudos to Moore’s!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      Yes! I’m happy to help spread the word :)

  9. Darlene Schuller

    July 3, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    This is just wonderful!! I know there’s so much out there for women it’s a really refreshing change to see something for the guys out there!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      i agree Darlene!

  10. Christy Martin

    July 4, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I did not know that Moore’s did this! Such a great idea and obviously, especially for men. Women tend to be able to throw something together or borrow something suitable for an interview. Men, on the other hand don’t have much choice, especially if they never owned a suit, hadn’t had to wear one in their previous jobs (everywhere is casual dress) etc. Suits are so expensive. Good for Moore’s! I will be checking out the closets!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Please do Christy, and thanks for your support!

  11. Melinda L.

    July 4, 2014 at 10:34 am

    It’s a wonderful event that Moore’s is doing. Good for them :)

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Kudos are definitely in order :)

  12. Yuen C

    July 5, 2014 at 11:02 am

    This is great, I am going to tell my friends about it!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Yes please! Thanks Yuen!

  13. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    July 6, 2014 at 11:10 am

    fabulous thing to do

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Yes it is!

  14. Karen E. Hill

    July 6, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    I am so glad Moore’s does this. I had heard of the one for women so why not for men! Kudos to Moores!

    • Lena

      July 8, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      That’s exactly right – we SHOULD do it for men too!

  15. MrDisco

    July 13, 2014 at 2:02 am

    they have some pretty decent suits

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      Yes they do!

  16. Suzie M

    July 15, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    what a great idea & great Pr for Moores

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      Indeed!

  17. BobbiJo Pentney

    August 21, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I must say you put any man in a suit and they look good.

  18. kathy downey

    June 21, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Thats such an amazing cause,and more folks should get involved.

  19. kathy downey

    August 16, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    My friend donated to the one in Nova Scotia.a great cause !

  20. Debbie White Beattie

    September 17, 2017 at 4:52 am

    This is such a great program because so many grow out of their suits so why not give it to someone that needs it.

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