Sometimes finding the right clothes is the most difficult part of getting to work on time.
The VISTA Collaboration at West Virginia University and West Virginia Women Moving Forward partnered to try to make that a little easier.
The two entities are hosting a Ready for Work clothing drive ahead of National Make a Difference Day, which is Oct. 26.
Now through Friday, the initiative is collecting donated lightly loved women’s items purchased within the past five years with no stains, holes or tears.
The drive will connect local nonprofit agencies with in-demand professional items to help West Virginians secure a job or stay at work. Donations will be provided to Christian Help, Starting Points Family Resource Center and United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties.
Most needed items
Professional winter clothing
Maternity clothing
Black pants, sizes
0-2, 16 higher
White button-down shirts and professional tops, sizes XL and higher
Solid color scrubs, all sizes
Non-slip shoes,
sizes 9 higher
Drop-off locations
Boreman Hall — Main office
Honors Hall — Main office, 250 2nd St.
Knapp Hall — First floor lounge, 29 Beechurst Ave.
Seneca Hall — Main office, 2151 University Ave.
Summit Hall — Main office, 211 Grant Ave.
Cafe Evansdale — Across from Cafe Evansdale entrance, 356 Evansdale Drive
Career Services Center — Main office, 1550 University Ave.
Evansdale Crossing — Fifth floor Evansdale Crossing, 62 Morrill Way
Morgan House — Main floor, front entrance, 660 N. High St.
Arnold Hall — Main Entrance, 345 Price St.
Mountainlair — Information desk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1550 University Ave.
Research Corporation building — Front desk in lobby, 886 Chestnut Ridge Road
Waterfront Place — One Waterfront Place, First floor next to elevators
WVU Nursery School — 195 Laurel St.
WVU Student Rec Center — Across from the Main Desk, 2001 Rec Center Drive
College of Law — Main entrance, 101 Law School Drive
Health Sciences Center — First floor behind Cavanaugh’s (Pylon Area), 1 Medical Center Drive
Statler College — Mineral Resources Building main entrance from PRT, 401 Evansdale Drive
