Our Story
Who we Are
Clothes That Work is a grassroots non-profit that has been providing professional clothing, image counseling and training for job seekers in Montgomery County since 1998. More than 38,000 men, women, and independent teens have benefited from the services provided by Clothes That Work. Through the ongoing support of donors, funding partners, individuals, corporations and foundations we have been able to make a real difference in the lives of many people.
We partner with local organizations that refer clients in need of interview clothing to aid in the transition to self-sufficiency. In addition to providing interview appropriate clothing and training on how to dress for work, we also conduct seminars, give interviewing tips and coach on exhibiting appropriate professional behavior. By focusing on the skills our clients need to be competitive in the interview process, we help instill the confidence necessary to succeed.
About US
Our Mission
Clothes That Work will clothe, educate, and empower individuals to prepare them for employment success.
Our Vision
Clothes That Work will be viewed as the leading workforce development resource for improving the professional image and lives of our clients.
Our Clothing Needs
We are looking for clean, professional, modern workplace attire for our clients.
Our visionary founders include Kym Yahn, Linda Lombard, Mary Colegate, Mary Sue Kessler, Helen Jones-Kelley, Paula MacIlwaine, Elaine Johnson, Carol Prewitt, Pat Rider, Bonnie Langdon, Pat Robinson, Lee Armstrong Lumpkin, Chris Olinsky, and Nita Yates.
OUR OFFICERS
Joanie Krein
President
Graduation Alliance
Chris Garrity
Treasurer
Merrill Lynch
Peggy Seboldt
Secretary
Retired, Catholic Social Services
Melissa Cutcher
Immediate Past President
Technology First
Holly Wiggins
Vice President
Community Volunteer
Joshua Schierloh
Member at Large
Sebaly Shillito & Dyer
Gail McCreight
Member at Large
Huntington Bank
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David E. Bowman
The Ohlmann Group
Carrie Brunello
11th Hour Staffing
Caresse Drake
First Financial Bank
Lamonte Hall
City of Dayton
Gloria Hurwitz
United Church Homes
Mary Ann Kabel
AES Ohio
Mark Mazer
MS Consulting, LLC
Teresa Parker
Sinclair Community College
LaPearl Logan Winfrey
Retired, Wright State University