Local clothing drive gives men and women confidence to enter or reenter the workforce
Apr 04, 2025
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - On April 4th, Gary Rome Auto Group wrapped its annual "Stuff the Trunk" business clothing drive.
Throughout the month of March, there were drop-off bins at Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, MA, and Gary Rome Kia of Enfield, CT.
The community donated a lot of new and gently
used business attires and accessories.
The donations were picked up on Friday by two local non-profits called Suit up Springfield and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts.
Suit Up Springfield provides men with professional attire and mentorship.
Dress for Success Western Massachusetts provides women with free professional clothing and career development tools.
"People want to be a part of the lives that we take care of, we love the people, we want to make sure they are ok," Diane Jacobs, Community Engagement Manager at Dress for Success Western Massachusetts.
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