JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Art Cloth & Craft in Jamestown, is hosting a clothing drive to help stock the SUNY Jamestown Community College Career Closet for students.
Donations are welcome Tuesday, April 8 through Saturday, April 12 at the store’s downtown location at 108 E. Third St. Those who donate will receive a 20% off coupon to Art Cloth & Craft.
Items needed for all genders and sizes include suits, blazers, dress pants, skirts, dresses, dress shirts, blouses, belts, ties, shoes, purses, briefcases, and jewelry.
No undergarments, including stockings and undershirts, can be accepted if they have been used. All donations must be clean, in excellent repair, and no more than 15 years old.
Established in 2023, the mission of JCC’s Jamestown Campus J. Hawk Career Closet is to increase access to and reduce barriers for all JCC students when it comes to dressing professionally for fieldwork, internships, interviews, networking events, and other professional settings.
The owners of Art Cloth & Craft are sisters and JCC graduates Lauren Edwards and Bobbi Spare (née Ribbing).
"We are grateful to Lauren, Bobbi, and Art Cloth & Craft for their generosity and commitment to JCC,” said Julie Page, JCC Career Services navigator. “This clothing drive will support our mission that all students have access to professional attire for interviews, internships, and career opportunities. Seeing JCC alumni give back this way is touching, and we appreciate everyone in the community who contributes to the drive."