SPRING CLEANING AHEAD?
DONATE YOUR BUSINESS ATTIRE.

Spring starts tomorrow and that means many border residents may soon be "spring cleaning". Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande wants to remind anyone cleaning out their closet of gently used business attire to donate it to workforce job seeker closets. Clothes in the closets is given to workforce customers in need; to assist them in making that great first impression required on the road to re-employment. Dressing to impress is critical as an employer can make a decision about a candidate in as little as seven seconds based on a candidate’s attire!

"We assist job seekers that face a variety of barriers to employment," said Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande CEO Lorenzo Reyes, "some are homeless and many have limited resources. Providing them with professional attire for their job interview increases their self esteem and boosts their confidence level."

Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande job seeker clothes closets are solely stocked with community and staff donations. Job seekers are given the attire to keep at no cost. The first closet was started eight years ago at the northeast location; additional closets have been started since then.

Residents willing to donate their blazers, suits, ties, skirts, slacks, shoes and dress shirts can drop them off at any of the four job seeker closets listed below or schedule a pick-up by calling the administrative offices. Donations of toiletries like shampoo, soap and deodorant are also being accepted. All donations are tax deductible.

Drop off your donation!
• 300 East Main
• 9740 Dyer
• 1359 Lomaland
• 710 Holland Avenue #4 (Alpine)

Schedule a pick-up!
(915) 772-2002