Tallahassee, FL (August 30, 2010) - From now until September 30, WORKFORCE plus is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse to help disadvantaged men seeking employment get a boost of self-confidence during the third annual National Suit Drive, the country’s largest collection of gently used business attire.

This is WORKFORCE plus’ third time joining Men’s Wearhouse and approximately two hundred other charities to distribute the items collected at Men’s Wearhouse locations. Items collected include men’s and women’s suits, shirts, jackets, ties, belts, and shoes. Residents of the Big Bend area may donate their gently used and cleaned items at the Men’s Wearhouse located at 1634 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Tallahassee in the Governor’s Square Marketplace.

“We are thrilled to partner with Men’s Wearhouse on this critical effort,” said Kimberly A. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of WORKFORCE plus.  “Many men in our local community are still struggling to get back on their feet after being laid off during the recession; National Suit Drive will empower these men with the self-confidence that comes from looking sharp.”

Although the recession has affected a wide spectrum of the American workforce, 82 percent of job losses have befallen men, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, due to the economy’s particularly heavy impact on male-dominated industries like construction and manufacturing. In our local region, Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla, the unemployment rate hit 9.3% in July 2010, proving that many are still struggling to find work.

“With nearly one out of ten working-age men unemployed in this country, the economic downturn has disproportionately hurt the male workforce,” said George Zimmer, Men’s Wearhouse founder and CEO. “By collecting and donating professional clothing, Men’s Wearhouse aims to help men ‘suit up’ for job interviews and offset the ‘mancession.’”

Nationally, Men’s Wearhouse hopes to collect more than one hundred thousand articles of clothing to benefit charities like WORKFORCE plus. Last year, WORKFORCE plus was able to help dozens of men in the Big Bend area get suited up for their next job interview/get jobs/get back on their feet.

To thank donors for their generosity, Men’s Wearhouse will reward donors with 25 percent off a purchase at Men’s Wearhouse.

For more information, visit www.nationalsuitdrive.com

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