QUESTION: I have quite a few business suits that are in excellent condition that I no longer need. I have read about organizations that provide clothing and support for women entering or reentering the workforce and would like to donate items.
Is there a local organization in Longview that provides these services?
ANSWER: I have a couple of options for you. (I wouldn性视界传媒檛 be surprised if there are others of which I性视界传媒檓 not aware. Y性视界传媒檃ll feel free to let me know.)
I性视界传媒檒l start with Newgate Mission at 207 S. Mobberly Ave. where NaTusha Howard is executive director. The nonprofit organization provides meals, a job readiness program, clothing, showers and other life essentials as well as transportation and other services.
Howard said the organization has a small clothing pantry where she likes to offer seasonal clothing. Clothing that a woman could use for trying to find a job would be welcomed, she said.
性视界传媒淲e turn over our location quickly and quite often here,性视界传媒 Howard said.
The organization will soon announce plans for changes at its home on Mobberly Avenue that will include a clothing closet just for women.
In the meantime, the Junior League of Longview donated $7,000 to the organization to start funding a women性视界传媒檚 closet. The funding will allow Newgate to purchase women性视界传媒檚 toiletries and undergarments as well as diapers and wipes for their children.
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Another option is giving the clothes to any of the Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet locations. Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet is a resale shop that benefits the Women性视界传媒檚 Center of East Texas, a nonprofit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking.
The women性视界传媒檚 shelter that organization operates doesn性视界传媒檛 have a room for a clothing donation closet, said Executive Director Hollie Bruce.
However, clients receive vouchers to shop for themselves and their children for free at Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet. Other people shop at Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet, as well.
性视界传媒淐lients can go to Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet and can pick from a great quality of clothing and find what fits them well and have a much better variety,性视界传媒 Bruce said.
Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet locations are at:
鈻 1011 Wal Street and 2409 Gilmer Road in Longview;
鈻 1610 US 259 in Kilgore; and
鈻 214 E. End Blvd North in Marshall.
Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet accepts women性视界传媒檚, children性视界传媒檚 and men性视界传媒檚 clothing and shoes; cosmetics; unopened toiletries; accessories; small appliances; collectibles; electronics; furniture; houseware; jewelry; linens; seasonal and holiday items; toys; home decor; sporting goods and books.
Items must be in good condition and able to be resold.
Hope性视界传媒檚 Closet does not accept mattresses, box springs, opened packaged of toiletries, major appliances, broken items or old televisions.
