Dress for Success
 

Dress for Success South Central PA


Donations

financial donations
Dress for Success South Central PA needs financial support to operate our employment retention and suiting programs—and to build a strong and effective organization.   Your donation will ensure that our much-needed services can be accessed by women throughout south central Pennsylvania.  Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a big difference—just a few dollars can have a tremendous impact on the lives of women throughout our regional area. We are a 501 (c) 3 organization and donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
To make a monetary donation click  →
You can put instructions in the "special instruction box" with the online payments. Also, you can make it a recurring donation.
Please contribute to our Campaign - your $1 will make a difference in a women's life!



$1 in the Suit Pocket Campaign                              

For every suit you donate in 2009 - put $1 in one of the suit pockets.  If you decide to implement this with your clothing donations - please let the volunteers know when donating your suits.  Last year there were over 10,000 suits donated to Dress for Success South Central PA.  Imagine how your dollars will add up to support women in your community!

Silk Scarf ~ donate $32 or more and receive the Sean Combs Scarf. We will ship it to your home.  Please indicate that you wish to receive the scarf, as there is a limited supply.

To make a monetary or order a scarf donation click  →

Workplace Giving Campaigns: Remember to consider designating Dress for Success South Central PA in the current workplace giving campaigns.....our numbers are:
United Way # 197282 (UW Capital Region)
*or designate Dress for Success South Central PA in the space provided
America's Charities # 10359

Corporate Matching Funds: Dress for Success South Central PA has participated with local donors to enroll our non-profit to benefit from matching funds from businesses and corporatations. This has enabled our donors to increase their support of our mission with the financial contributions from their company.

WANT TO HOLD A SUIT DRIVE?
We have a great process that makes a suit drive easy to organize and run. Please E-mail us at southcentralpa@dressforsuccess.org to make arrangements for a suit drive we need to coordinate the date and collection with our current needs. We do need your help to keep our inventory in step with our suitings.

WANT TO SPONSOR A: "Dress Down So They Can Dress Better Day"?
Join supportive groups/ businesses like:
The Bon♦Ton Administration 
Central Dauphin School District
Central Pennsylvania College

E-mail us at  southcentralpa@dressforsuccess.org to make arrangements for this special way to support our mission that will generate monetary donations.

clothing donations

(May 10, 2010)
Re: Shoes and Accessories:
We desperately need size 10, 10.5, 11, 12 "nearly new" shoes  We can always use beautiful accessories, kneehigh stocking and make-up.

At this time our storage and 3 boutiques are ready to for Spring and Summer donations.

AFTER May 10, 2010:
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NEED: 
Spring & Summer Gently used Suits and Separates and any New items
We always need size 0-2 and plus size separates and suits are needed!
also other items:
ACCESSORIES ~ purses, briefs & scarves
JEWELRY
NEW STOCKINGS
KNEE HIGH STOCKINGS
NEW MAKEUP ~ Especially lipgloss and lipstick
PROFESSIONAL SHOES (current styles)
Special need: PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IN SIZES 16 TO 30 (current styles)
Special need: PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE IN SIZES 0 TO 4 (current styles)
BLACK AND TAN PANTS IN ALL SIZES
WHITE AND BLACK TOPS IN ALL SIZES
WHITE BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS IN ANY SIZE
LIKE NEW SCRUBS
DEPARTMENT STORE SHOPPING BAGS for clients to carry items home

Your new or nearly new professional clothing can help a woman enter or return to the workforce in style—and with a renewed sense of confidence and self-esteem!  The transformation that takes place when a woman comes to Dress for Success South Central PA for her interview suit is a crucial first step in her journey towards economic independence.  

It is the generosity of women in the community—who are looking to help other women build better futures for themselves—that makes what we do possible.  

So please consider sharing your suits and other professional apparel with Dress for Success South Central PA!  All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  Tax receipts will be provided upon request.

For Dry Cleaner locations and recommendations: 
1. Please make sure they are exceptional donations appropriate of business suits or separates (tan and black pants) for our mission.  Our dry cleaning partners donate their time and service.  This is not a drop off point for items that are not appropriate for our mission.
2. If they are already stained or damaged we can not use the items. 
3. If the item is clean and you want the dry cleaner to deliver it, please bring it to the dry cleaner on a hanger and let them know they are already clean. 
Our Dry Cleaner Partners
DeVono's Dry Cleaner 7 locations accept our donations
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats 9 locations accept our donations

Please take your jewelry, purses, shoes and makeup donations directly to one of our boutiques

Drop Off Days At Our Boutiques
AFTER May 10, 2010
Harrisburg Boutique: 
Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 8AM and 9:15AM and again between 3:30PM and 4:15PM. Please call first to let us know you are coming. 717-232-1333 

York Boutique:
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8AM and 9:15AM and again between 3:30PM and 4:15PM. Please call first to let us know you are coming. 717-764-3330 

Lebanon Boutique: 
This location is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and requires an appointment for donations that are before or after our normal client hours. 
Please call to arrange an appointment. 717-270-5337

By appointment only- Do not leave donations at the door.  

General Information about Donatons

When making a donation, please include a list of the items you are contributing to Dress for Success South Central PA along with your name and mailing address.  We will use this information to prepare your tax receipt.  

Your list need only include the total number of items in the following categories: suits, separates, overcoats, shoes and purses.  No brand names, monetary values or other more specific categories such as "slacks" or "blouses" are necessary.  We also have a donation receipt form that you can fill out in the boutique for your convenience.  


What We Accept
If you are unsure whether an item is appropriate for Dress for Success South Central PA, ask yourself if you would wear it to an interview or to work in an professional environment.  If the answer is yes, then we need it!

Because our storage space is limited, we ask that you please only contribute clothing that fits the criteria below.  Attire that is not interview or work appropriate  should be given to another local organization.

If you have questions about your donation, please feel free to reach out to us via e-mail at southcentralpa@dressforsuccess.org  or to call us at 717-232-1333.

Clothing should be cleaned and on hangers. 
  • Coordinated, contemporary and interview-appropriate skirt and pant suits in styles not more than three years old
  • Blouses and shells to be worn under suits
  • Professional black dress pants 
  • Interview and work appropriate separates, including blazers, jackets, shirts, pants and skirts
  • Professional shoes
  • Unused hosiery
  • Unopened cosmetics
  • Jewelry, scarves and other accessories appropriate for the office
  • New, unused undergarments
  • Attaché cases, briefcases and professional-looking handbags

Items needed for women entering industry and service jobs:

  • White and black golf shirts (no logos) for industry jobs (men & women)
  • White button down shirts with long and short sleeves (men & women)
  • Khaki and black pants
  • "Like new" scrubs in any color or print 
  • Gently use flat black shoes

We have a particular need for 0 and 2 and plus-size clothing.

Please note that we cannot accept the following items.  We suggest donating clothing on this list to another local organization.  

  • Casual attire, such as jeans, t-shirts and shorts
  • Large bulky sweaters 
  • Shoes not appropriate for a professional environment, such as sneakers, flip flops, casual sandals
  • Evening wear
  • Fur coats
  • Wedding/prom dresses
  • Used cosmetics
  • Opened/used hosiery
  • Used undergarments
  • Men's clothing  (with exception to white shirts and gently used golf shirts in plain colors)
  • Suits and dresses that are not interview appropriate

 

 


guidelines for valuing donations
The IRS requires proof that a donation was made and documentation supporting its appraised value.  Its guideline for valuing a donation is fair market value – the price that you, an informed and willing seller, would get if you sold the item(s) to an informed and willing buyer.  The following list taken from the Salvation Army’s Web site which is accepted by the IRS, offers price ranges for women’s clothing* in good condition click here for details.

SUITS $6 – 60

JACKETS $4 – 25

BLOUSES $2.50 – 8

SKIRTS $3 – 8

SLACKS $3.50 –12

DRESSES $4 – 12

SWEATERS $3.75 – 25

COATS $10 – 40

SHOES $2 – 25 (depending on designer and condition)

HANDBAGS $2 – 20

*Please note that the value of an item could be higher depending on its brand.  If you think your donation is worth $5,000 or more, you will need to have it appraised by a professional before we can accept it. 

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