LAS VEGAS (Nov. 21, 2024) – United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) recently hosted its 17th annual Women United Suit Drive, which resulted in the most successful suit drive to date. To commemorate this milestone, UWSN and Women United held the annual Suit Drive Celebration Breakfast at the Las Vegas Country Club on November 20.
The event brought together community leaders, supporters and Women United members to celebrate the suit drive’s impact. Attendees were able to hear and learn from a dynamic panel of nonprofit leaders, including Bryan Stewart, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Goodwill of Southern Nevada; Debra Isaacs, Founder and President, UNSHAKEABLE; Linda Perez, CEO, The Shade Tree; Shaundra Higgins, Development & Communications Manager, U.S.VETS Las Vegas.
Over 17,000 gently used professional clothing items and accessories were donated by community members across Southern Nevada, including blazers, skirts, hospital scrubs, shoes, and more. These donations will support women in local return-to-work programs, helping them prepare for job interviews, re-enter the workforce and achieve financial independence.
Learn more about United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women United at https://uwsn.org/womenunited.
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About United Way of Southern Nevada:
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) believes that everyone deserves a roof over their heads, a good job, and access to a quality education. For over 65 years, UWSN has united our community to improve people’s lives. Funds raised in Southern Nevada stay here and build pathways out of poverty so our entire community can thrive. Join us and help ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to succeed. Give today at uwsn.org and connect with us on Facebook @UnitedWaySN, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube @UWSN, LinkedIn at United Way of Southern Nevada, and TikTok @UWSN702.
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