Norfolk County Registry Of Deeds Promotes Suits For Success

NORFOLK COUNTY, MA — The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is continuing it's dedication to helping men and women in the community find jobs and feel good int heir first interviews. The registry is supporting the Suits for Success program in partnership with Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill's & MainSpring of Quincy and Brockton the Boston Veterans Administration's Healthcare System Voluntary Service Program and InnerCity Weightlifting.

"By just looking in your closet or bureau," noted Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell, "you can make a world of difference in someone's life." The donations of business appropriate clothing through the Suits for Success program provides opportunities to men and women looking for jobs.

"People who are attempting to re-enter the workforce need to make a good initial impression, whether it's attending an interview or their first day on the job," O'Donnell said.

Participating agencies have requested that all donations of business appropriate attire for men and women must be clean, no stains, in-style, on hangers or neatly folded and placed in either re-useable tote bags or green plastic bags. Suggested donations include suits, dress shirts, pants and ties for men and dresses, suits, blouses, skirts and pants for women.

Since the Registry started the Suits for Success program in February of 2009 it has collected more than 9,000 articles of clothing.

To contribute, residents need to bring their donated clothes to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street in Dedham between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you live in the Quincy area, you can drop off clothing directly to the Interfaith Social Services office located at 105 Adams Street, Quincy between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.