Liberty Bank Holds Clothing Drive to Benefit Dress for Success, Suit Up Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — From now until Dec. 5, Liberty Bank is coordinating a clothing drive to benefit Dress for Success Western Massachusetts and Suit Up Springfield. These two Springfield-based organizations provide professional attire and support to low-income people preparing for job interviews and entering the workforce.

The Springfield Business Improvement District will maintain collection boxes throughout downtown Springfield. Community members are invited to donate new or gently used business attire and accessories at the following locations: 1350 Main St., Monarch Place, Tower Square, 1441 Main St., and 1319 Main St.

Donated clothing should be freshly dry-cleaned or laundered. Items most needed include suits, business dresses, pants, blazers, and other professional apparel, as well as shoes, boots, coats, and accessories such as ties, handbags, and jewelry.

“We would like to thank our community partners for making this third annual clothing drive such a success,” said Dawn Creighton, Community Outreach officer at Liberty Bank. “Without AM Litho providing donation boxes, Springfield Sheraton/Monarch Place for promoting it on the marquee, and the Springfield BID aiding in collection, it simply couldn’t be possible.”