Capitol PurSuit Drive Ends June 4!

As seen on the ASAE & The Center Government Relations Section Listserv:

Four years ago, Capitol PurSuit Drive was created to help disadvantaged or out-of-work people get back into the workforce by providing them with the business attire that they need to make a professional first-impression at job interviews.

The American League of Lobbyists created this clothing drive and partnered with their corporate sponsor to highlight the need for this type of assistance and to also demonstrate the charity and commitment of corporate responsibility to others. Lobbying firms, associations, D.C. companies, Members of Congress and their staffs all chipped in and "gave the suit off their racks" to participate in this annual event. The charities involved then took the donated items and gave them to fellow Americans who are getting back on their feet and trying to re-enter the workforce. About a dozen local charities groups will be the beneficiaries of the clothing drive.

With the help from folks like you, over the past four years, they have collected 30,000 suits and attire in just under sixteen hours! ASAE & The Center will be collecting items at the ASAE building until June 4th.

Also, we would ask you to forward this event to your fellow colleagues and friends introducing them/updating/reminding them about the event. There will be a box downstairs in the lobby of the ASAE & The Center Building (1575 I Street NW, Washington, DC) to collect the items. By encouraging others to participate, you can help make this great event even better and you will be doing something that truly makes a tangible difference in fellow American’s lives!

If you have any questions, please contact jharper@asaecenter.org or if you want more background on the event please go to

http://www.mwcapitol.com/probono/pursuit.cfm.