Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin is proud to announce the conclusion of a highly successful clothing drive to give Suffolk County residents the tools to get good-paying jobs. Legislator Sanin spearheaded a community clothing drive to benefit the Suffolk County Department of Labor’s Career Couture Boutique. This initiative, aimed at providing free professional attire to residents in need, collected an impressive total of over 2,000 individual clothing items thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the 16th Legislative District community.
“Career Couture provides residents with the tools to make a strong first impression during job interviews, empowering them on their path to success,” said Legislator Sanin. “This drive showcased the strength and compassion of our community, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who donated and supported this effort.”
The success of this community-driven initiative was made possible through partnerships with local organizations. Donation drop-off boxes were hosted by the Elwood, Commack, and South Huntington Public Libraries, whose efforts helped ensure widespread participation.
Joanne Albano, Assistant Director of the Commack Public Library, shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration: “The Commack Public Library was proud to participate as a drop-off point for Legislator Sanin’s extremely successful Career Couture Boutique clothing drive. We are always happy to partner with Legislator Sanin and look forward to many more successful events and partnerships.”
Andrew Salomon, Library Director of the Elwood Public Library, echoed these sentiments: “Thank you to Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin and her team for organizing this wonderful clothing drive. Thanks also to the Elwood Public Library staff for helping to implement the drive and the Suffolk County Department of Labor for operating the Career Couture Boutique. Most importantly, thanks to everyone who donated, particularly those within the Elwood Public Library community, for their exceptional generosity. We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with our local elected officials, neighboring libraries, and local government entities to help better our community.”
Janet Scherer, Director of the South Huntington Public Library, added: “We extend our gratitude to Legislator Sanin for collaborating with the South Huntington Public Library on this impactful clothing drive. Thanks to the generosity of our community, numerous workplace-appropriate items were donated. This initiative is sure to empower many Suffolk County residents, boosting their confidence as they embark on their professional journeys.”
The Career Couture Boutique, operated by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, provides free professional clothing to Suffolk County residents, helping them make great first impressions at job interviews and gain confidence in their career pursuits. This effort is particularly significant as Long Island’s labor market continues to evolve. According to the New York State Department of Labor, Long Island’s private sector added 16,000 jobs over the past year, with significant growth in education and health services (+12,300 jobs) and leisure and hospitality (+6,600 jobs). By offering professional attire to job seekers, the clothing drive is directly supporting residents as they prepare to enter these growing industries and strengthen their career prospects.
Legislator Sanin extends her heartfelt gratitude to all who participated, donated, and supported the drive. This effort reflects the shared commitment of Suffolk County residents to supporting one another and strengthening the community.
For more information about the Career Couture Boutique or other community initiatives, please contact Legislator Sanin’s office at 631-854-5100.