How to Donate Men's Business Suits

Donate your men's business suits.

There are a number of charities that run clothing drives around the country. Some of these drives will take any kind of clothing, while some specialize only in business attire. By donating your old business suits, you can help fund an organization helping those in need and provide business clothing to those seeking work.

Instructions

1. Contact the Men's Wearhouse to find out about their national suit drive. The Men's Wearhouse holds an annual clothing drive every September to collect men's business suits for charities. Suits can be dropped off at any branch of the store. The clothing will be donated to low-income and unemployed men who need business suits for job interviews. The Men's Wearhouse also has a list of charities partnered with the store for this drive on their website. You can contact an organization on the list if you are unable to donate at the store during September.

2. Contact Career Gear. Career Gear is a charitable organization based in New York City devoted to helping the unemployed find work. They accept business suit donations as well as donations of money. They provide their clients with the appropriate clothing for job interviews and also give them professional training and career coaching. Business suits can be dropped off at any of their national branches or shipped directly to their New York headquarters.

3. Contact the Red Cross. The Red Cross national website has a list of drop-off locations listed by region. You can search for the nearest drop-off box or call the Red Cross directly and they will come to your home to collect your business suits.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that your suits are clean and in good shape.

• Get a tax receipt from the charity after you donate the suits.

References

• Men's Wearhouse: National Suit Drive
• Career Gear: Clothing Donations
• American Red Cross: Clothing Drive