Bound for Success
To provide clothing - one of our most basic human needs- to women in transition and to victims of domestic abuse. By providing appropriate attire we impact their self esteem which enables them to become gainfully employed. This equates into a higher standard of living for women and their families.
Bound for Success operates NEARLY NEW-A Repeat Boutique. Women are referred to us from numerous agencies. Each client receives five (5)FREE items of clothing (a 3 piece suit is 1 item) creating a basic wardrobe to enter the work force, attend court appearances or for school. Clothing is hung,sorted and steamed.
Our volunteer staff provides one on one assistance in finding the appropriate attire for each client's unique circumstance. We accentuate the positive and encourage referrals to select items that can be mixed & matched creating a versatile wardrobe that can be added to as their resources improve. We also operate a thrift store of donated household items. Families in need of glassware, bedding and other small necessities select the items free or at reduced cost.
Our goal is to enhance our clients self esteem, provide them with quality clothing and meet a few of their most basic needs. This access to quality, gently used clothing and household items enables each woman to focus on improving her situation as she transitions from home to school, school to work or welfare to work. Once her needs are met and she feels more confident going into a new environment, she is better prepared to meet the diverse and often times demanding needs of her family.
We conduct food & toy drives for our families as the majority are single, minority females who earn less than $10,000 annually. We strive to a be a hub connecting resources in the community.
1986
Fawn Dolan, MA