The Fayette Citizen-Opinion Page
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
You can help women make work transistion

I wanted to take a moment to let you know of an organization that helps economically challenged women make the transition from welfare to work. It's called the Women's Success Network and is located in Fayetteville. I think it's a great idea and there are a number of ways you can become involved.

For example, they always need new, or nearly new, clothing. These ladies have made it to that big step — the job interview! However, they need the appropriate clothing. We had an overwhelming response to the May 1 clothing drive. Many people commented on having clothes they wanted to give away and not knowing where to go with them.

Our next drive is on Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Al's Cleaners in Willowbend Center, Peachtree City. Volunteers will be on hand to help you remove clothes from your car and give you a tax-deductible receipt. However, they can always take your clothes any time.

There are many other ways you can help.

You can help us sort clothes after the drive. We need people who are good organizers and can sort clothes by color, style, etc.

Do you like to drive? We need transportation for women coming to the boutique to pick out their outfits or to the seminars on topics such as self-esteem and effective communication.

How do you like the idea of being a personal shopper? When a lady makes an appointment to pick out her interview outfit, would you like to help her find something that's right for her type of job and body type?

There are other thins on our wish list. I'll start with the small stuff — stamps, classy looking shopping bags, and Polaroid film. Our big stuff — a Polaroid camera (to go with that film), an updated computer, printer and printer cartridges. I realize these are expensive items, but it never hurts to ask!

Finally, we always need vendor services — dry cleaning, alterations, and hair styling.

If you have any further questions, call our executive director, Avon Drummond, at 678-817-0328ore-mailat wsuccess@angelfire.com).

Christian Arnoldi

Peachtree City

WSN Volunteer


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