Alison Vaughn, Jackets for Jobs by Carmen Carter
Jackets for Jobs and T.J. Maxx Distributed over 600 Free Jacketsto Metro Detroit Women in Need and College Students
By Carmen Carter
In the past 12 years, Jackets for Jobs, Inc. has assisted more than 14,000 individuals with vari-ous needs. The nonprofit organiza-tion provides year-round educational programs to men and women resid-ing in the Metropolitan Detroit area; and addresses the challenges associ-ated with employment search, office etiquette, entering the workforce and balancing the demands of work and home. Over the years, the need for outreach services have increased and JFJ is always seeking unique means to expand and better serve clients. On Thursday, September 8, within two hours JFJ in partnership with T.J. Maxx distributed more than 600 women’s jackets to college stu-dents and women 18 years and older. The weather was brisk; some of the women put on their jackets before they left the building. The jackets, valued at $150 each, were distributed from JFJ’s downtown office located at 455 W. Fort St., in Detroit and are not available in stores. “Many of the women stopped to tell us how much they ap-preciate receiving their jacket. And we accept this response as further endorsement of the need for the work we are doing and will continue to help others. T.J. Maxx has provided JFJ with tremendous support and we our proud of the many things we have accomplished together,” said
Alison Vaughn, Founder/CEO of JFJ. Before the doors open at 10 a.m., women were lined up on Fort Street waiting to pick up a free jacket. Local media were ton the premises as well and attributed to the successful turn out. “Everyday, men and women walk thorough the doors of Jackets-For-Jobs eager to enter or re-enter the workforce. At T. J. Maxx, we share a unique bond with Jacket-For-Jobs and their long-standing mission of helping many of the citizens of the great city of Detroit in building the self-assurance necessary to succeed in today’s workforce. Jacket-For-Jobs and T.J. Maxx prides itself in supporting its local constituents to obtain the professional guidance, re-spect and encouragement that every individual deserves and needs as they transition into the workforce,” said Anthony Jerome Smalls, Vice Presi-dent, Community Relations, The TJX Companies, Inc. JFJ has been recognized by “The Today Show” (NBC), Oprah’s O Magazine, as well as most Michigan magazines and newspapers. After a nationwide search, Star Jones, Barba-ra Walters and crew of the television show “The View” selected JFJ as 1 of 4 charities to support; and the benefits from this opportunity have been con-sistent for nearly a decade. JFJ is also linked to Donald Trumps,’ “The Ap-prentice,” and has received proceeds from charitable events created on its behalf by casts from season 1, 2 & 3.For more information, visitjackeforjobs.orgorcall (313) 579-9160—————————————Contact Carmen Carter at:Carmen@cjcmediagroup.com
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