Dress to Succeed gains more space to provide 'good clothes' to those in need

YOUNGSTOWN

Just a month ago, Rose Carter, president of the Dress to Succeed ministry, marveled at the new space available in St. John Episcopal Church.

But now, at the grand opening of the ministry’s new location, she said she might need more space.

Some 150 people from the Mahoning Valley arrived Thursday morning at the church, 323 Wick Ave., to celebrate the grand opening of the ministry’s new headquarters. Shoulder to shoulder, they surveyed the boutique-style rooms for clothes that didn’t cost a dime.

Carter said at least 300 donated clothes were given away from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

She wasn’t surprised by the turnout, being aware of the community’s need since she first founded the ministry in 2002.

“Its not just going back to work or school, but it’s just having clothes – period, and good clothes,” she said.

The ministry provides free clothes from professional to casual to men and women who are entering the job market, college, vocational or training schools, or simply in need. It receives most of its clothes from local organizations, stores and individuals.

Read more about the effort in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.