Fresno Unified School District | Office of Communications | 2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 | (559) 457-3733

What:    Kick-off event for suit drive to help students dress appropriately for job interviews

When:   Monday, March 27, 2023

               11 a.m. 

Where:  Fresno Unified Education Center – M Street entrance area
               2309 Tulare St. (93721)
          

The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools is collecting suits and professional clothing for Fresno Unified students in need of business attire for summer internships, job interviews, collegiate events and other professional opportunities. Following a March 27 official launch, the suit drive will be held through March 31.

The public can donate clean, gently used business attire (including suits, shirts, skirts, dresses, ties and other professional wear) to these locations on the specified date and time:

March 25 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Iota Omicron Chapter

A Better Choice Preschool, 3225 E. Gettysburg Ave., Fresno

March 27, 2023 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Kick-off at FUSD Education Center, 2309 Tulare St., M Street entrance

Donations accepted in the foyer of the Education Center March 27-31 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 27-31 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

PNC Bank, 1015 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno

PNC Bank, 442 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis

March 28, 2023 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

McCormick Barstow, 7647 N. Fresno St., Fresno

March 29, 2023 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno St., Fresno


“The foundation is committed to supporting our students and helping them achieve their full potential,” said Wendy McCulley, executive director of the foundation. “By providing them with the business attire they need for professional opportunities, we are demonstrating our belief that every student and their future careers matter.” 

“The suit drive is a wonderful example of how the Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools is supporting our students through its community connections and partnerships,” said Superintendent Bob Nelson.

For more information on the suit drive and how to get involved with the foundation, please visit the Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools event webpage.

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