A New Space to Empower Women!

"One of our lovely clients walking out to an interview!"

My Sister's Closet of Monroe County is a free, grassroots 501 C-3 non-profit organization that gives women the tools, support, and training they need to find jobs and become independent.  To date, over 1900 women have come through our doors for assistance!

By making a financial donation today, you will help hundreds of families move out of poverty, take control of their lives, become self-sufficient, and provide a brighter future for their children!


"MSC advocate Danielle helping our client Sarah select new interview shoes!"

Meet Timmy Lynn, one of over 1,900 women who has found a job with the help My Sister's Closet.Testimonials from clients, advocates, and mentors
Over 40 non-profit organizations use the free tools and advocacy services to help clients.  Most are coming from emergency situations or extreme poverty.  Several are homeless, suffering job displacement or are under-employed.  The majority have worked in the past, but are simply experiencing difficulty finding a new job and getting hired.
The following as some of the free tools and advocacy services clients can take advantage of at My Sister's Closet.  
   
- Ready-2-Work, 12-week certification programming
- Job search, resume creation, & interview assistance 
- Advocacy services & soft skills mentoring
- Professionally Interview & workforce clothing
- Image consulting & hygiene training
        *Specific details of each category below:
                                                          

Programming & tools available to clients:

- Ready-2-Work, 12-week certification program:
Free  intensive job/life skills training & real working-world experience program available in small classes in our on-site Learning Laboratory to highly motivated clients who are seeking self-sufficiency, economic independence, and permanent employment.

- Soft Skills Mentoring Including:
Mock Interviewing, elevator speech training, help explaining holes on resumes or job changes, body language instruction, handshakes, and the importantce of eye-contact... etc.

   -Job Search Assistance, Resume Creation, and Advocacy Services to:
Help access employer job postings, creating and posting resumes, cover letter creation, general guidance and option consulting.

  - Up to 5 Free Professional Interview &  Workplace Outfits to get hired and to fit into the culture of a new job.
  - Essential Accessories such as:
Shoes, a purse, jewelry, make-up & hygiene products, Underwear, 
-  Professional bra fittings, tailoring if needed, hair cuts & styling
- Cold weather items: Coats, boots, hats, & gloves
    
We hope this campaign has inspired you.  Please be a part of another woman's success story and make a donation today! 

For more information about our organization or how you can get involved, please visit our website at: http://sisterscloset.org/