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The Impact of Bottomless Closet

A letter from designer Cynthia Ivey Abitz.


Dear Ivey Abitz lady patrons,

As your collection of Ivey Abitz garments grows, we hear many of you say, "I don't wear anything else now but Ivey Abitz, and my closet is filled with non-Ivey Abitz things I no longer wear."

We have an idea of how to clean out your closet: it will help you with the Ivey Abitz wardrobes that you're creating, and it will help empower other women - just when they need it most.

Ivey Abitz is holding a clothing drive for Bottomless Closet NYC, a non-profit organization that helps economically disadvantaged New York City women become self-sufficient through their comprehensive program. It begins with dressing them in business attire outfits for job interviews from the Bottomless Closet boutique, created all from donations. The program also consists of interview preparation, professional development, financial management, and personal enrichment programs. It is all free for each and every woman that comes to Bottomless Closet for a hand in taking a new lease on life.

I have volunteered for Bottomless Closet, assisting women with putting together outfits for upcoming job interviews. The women first come in to shop at the boutique for clothing for their upcoming job interviews. The hope in the boutique is palpable; their confidence about their upcoming interviews and themselves increases exponentially with each outfit that is put together for them. Some share with me that it's the first time they've been shopping for clothing in years. Others share with me that they just didn't know what they would've done without Bottomless Closet to support them. Many leave with tears of joy streaming down their cheeks, and they hug the volunteers with gratitude for helping them find the perfect outfits. The power of good clothing and what it can do to positively change everyone's lives should never be underestimated.

We look forward to seeing more women's lives change firsthand through your generosity.

Many thanks,

Cynthia Ivey Abitz
Designer, Ivey Abitz

Our official clothing drive ended November 16th, but you can still donate!

HOW THE CLOTHING DRIVE WORKS

In conjunction with the non-profit organization Bottomless Closet NYC, Ivey Abitz held a clothing drive that ended November 16th, 2009, but you can still donate.

As you're tidying up your closet for your upcoming Ivey Abitz garments, simply place garments you no longer wear in a box and send them to us. They should be clean and in like new condition. We will donate them to Bottomless Closet on your behalf.

To ensure that the contributions you make are meaningful to Bottomless Closet, we ask that all donations fit the following guidelines:

1. Bottomless Closet accepts women's new or gently worn business appropriate clothing and accessories. This can include the following:
   
   • Business Suits
   • Blouses
   • Scarves
   • Handbags & Attache Cases
   • Jackets/Pants
   • Sweaters
   • Belts
   • Unopened Hosiery
   • Skirts
   • Shoes (gently worn are okay)
   • Jewelry
   • New Cosmetics
2. Clothing: sizes 0, 2, 14, 16, 18 are needed especially, but any size is appreciated.
3. We are unable to accept undergarments, exercise clothing, jeans, tee shirts, sneakers, evening wear or used/opened cosmetics.
4. Note: any unclean or damaged garments cannot be accepted will be thrown out and not be considered part of the donation.

TAKE PART THROUGH THE MAIL

Even though many of you live outside of the NYC area, please still take part. Simply box up the garments and ship them to us. We'll handle the rest.

You can send them via UPS, Fed Ex, Priority Mail, or First Class Mail. You are responsible for the cost of shipping.

Bottomless Closet will send you a thank you letter that includes information for tax purposes.

Thank You!

Thank you!

Remember, the ultimate reward is knowing you helped a woman in need achieve success!