Clothes The Deal

CTD builds partnerships in order to provide men, women & youth with professional business attire & job skills in order to empower them when reaching for employment, self-sufficiency & economic independence. CTD acts as an ancillary service, responding immediately to critical employment program needs. Through our BUSINESS CLOTHING PROGRAM, DROP SITES, CLOTHING DRIVES, JOB FAIRS & SATELLITE CLOSETS, we serve 5000 each year. Our clothing is 100% donated. CTD had 10 CLOTHING DRIVES in LB in 2019, including at City National Bank, Cantrell Green, Port of LB and BofA. We have 50+ individual clothing donors & 1 permanent DROP-OFF location. Our BUSINESS CLOTHING PROGRAM provides new & gently worn clothing. The CTD clothing boutique has +30,000 items including suits, jackets/blazers, dress shirts, blouses, dresses, ties, shoes, belts, purses & jewelry. If agencies have large numbers arrangements are made for a DISTRIBUTION FAIR. CTD has 2 CLOTHING FAIRS at LBCC annually. We provide program at transitional facilities, vocational centers & DV shelters. Our DRESS-TO-IMPRESS WORKSHOPS are designed to educate & enhance participant's professional image & business environment readiness. Workshops focus on 5 areas: Self-Confidence, Business Etiquette, Wardrobe, Accessories & Hair/Skin/Make-up. Our collaborative efforts provide JOB TRAINING SKILLS for return-to-work programs. CTD's partners in LB include AJCC, LACOE, Su Casa, Gals Starting Over, Beacon House, LBCC, GEO, US Vets and more.