Quincy, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated a carload of smart casual clothing and business attire totaling more than 80 articles of clothing to Father Bill’s & MainSpring of Quincy and Brockton through the “Suits for Success” program.
“‘The Suits for Success’ Program and Father Bill’s & MainSpring share a common goal, which is to provide individuals who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness with the opportunity to succeed and find independence,” remarked Register O’Donnell. “We’re happy to assist Father Bill’s & MainSpring with this clothing donation.”
The “Suits for Success” program, developed by Register William O’Donnell in partnership with several local charities, collects donations of suitable clothing to be distributed to groups like Father Bill’s & MainSpring of Quincy and Brockton to individuals who may need appropriate attire for employment interviews.
“A donation like this is really apricated because some individuals may not be able to afford dress clothes for interviews or other formal occasions and while there are a lot of needs that need to be met in order for a person to succeed this is a good start,” said Alan McCall Work Ready Family Manager at Father Bill’s & MainSpring.
With locations in Quincy and Brockton Father Bill’s & MainSpring’s mission is to end and prevent homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, achieve self-sufficiency.
“Being able to go to an interview wearing good quality clothing without having to worry about the burden of cost is uplifting and helps brake break down the barrier for people trying to reenter the work force,” said McCall.
Father Bill’s & MainSpring, in collaboration with United way of Greater Plymouth County, NeighborWorks, The Old Colony YMCA and MassHire Career Centers, has expanded its WorkReady program to help formerly homeless families who are receiving short-term rental assistance form the State of Massachusetts. WorkReady addresses critical barriers to employment sand help families find jobs and sustain housing.
“Organizations like Father Bill’s & MainSpring and our own “Suits for Success” program have given many people a valuable resource to help them on the path to success,” said O’Donnell. “These programs not only provide appropriate attire for interviews, but they also help boost confidence and increase the chances of an individual securing an employment opportunity.”
Since the Registry started the “Suits for Success” program in February 2009, it has collected more than 11,600 articles of clothing.
“I am proud that the “Suits for Success” program and its partnership with numerous local community support organizations have been able to provide support for so many,” said O’Donnell. “It is rewarding just to help others in our community who are less fortunate.”
The “Suits for Success” program, developed by Register O’Donnell, partners with groups like Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill’s & MainSpring of Quincy, the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System Voluntary Service Program, Needham community council, Circle of Hope in Needham, United Parish’s Thrifty Threads, St. Vincent de Paul in Plainville, St. Francis House in Boston, Suits and Smiles in Jamaica Plain, InnerCity Weightlifting, New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts in Walpole, and The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity of Boston. The mission of “Suits for Success” is to collect donations of suitable clothing to be distributed to individuals and nonprofit organizations who may need appropriate attire for employment interviews.
“I thank all the individuals throughout Norfolk County and beyond who donated to our ‘Suits for Success’ program because during the past decade, we have learned that programs like ‘Suits for Success’ work,” said O’Donnell. “Professional attire is not just clothing, it is a valuable resource and represents an opportunity that can aid individuals on the path to success and ultimately help them achieve self-sufficiency.”