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Register of Deeds Donates Suits To InnerCity Weightlifting

InnerCity Weightlifting is a program made to keep youth off the streets and help support them through education, job training and employment

(Norfolk Register of Deeds)

DEDHAM, MA — Norfolk County Register of Deeds surprised InnerCity Weightlifting with a donation of suites and men's clothes as part of the Suits for Success program. Countless Norfolk County residents donated the suits Register of Deeds.

InncerCity Weightlifting is a program designed to keep young people off the streets by using its weightlifting and gym facilities to create a community and network of support that encompasses education, job training and employment in the field of personal training.

Jason Cross, InnerCity Weightlifting Student Engagement Manager, thanked the community for the donations, "These direly needed clothes will help our young people when going through the job interview process," he said.

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The goal of the Suits for Success program is to help men and women reach economic independence and personal self-fulfillment. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the program at the Registry of Deeds. During that period Register William O’Donnell has delivered
more than 7,500 pieces of clothing. Besides InnerCity Weightlifting, other non-profits who have benefited from this program include Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill’s & Mainspring of Quincy and Brockton and the Boston Veterans Administration Healthcare System Service program.

Those interested in making a clothing donation can drop off new or gently used business appropriate clothing, professionally cleaned, Monday through Friday between 9:00AM-
4:00PM at the Registry of Deeds building located at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA.

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