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City Hall Hosts Clothing Drive for LGBT Youth

The city of West Hollywood and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center collect business attire for homeless youth.

A clothing drive aimed at helping homeless LGBT young people prepare for job interviews starts Thursday at West Hollywood City Hall.

The city and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center are collecting dress pants, shirts, suits, jackets, shoes, belts, sweatshirts, and sweaters, according to the city's website. The donation drive also accepts toiletries such as travel-size shampoo and conditioner products, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream and razors.

Donors can bring goods to the City Hall lobby through Jan. 31.

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