The Salvation Army of Augusta and the Manarah Project, a local youth-led nonprofit, are partnering to launch a series of clothing drives to provide people with professional attire.
The first distribution event will be from 5:30-6 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Center of Hope Shelter, 1384 Greene St.
Most of the people staying at The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope are employed or actively seeking employment. However the lack of professional clothing can be a significant barrier to securing or advancing in a job. This initiative will help individuals take the next step toward financial stability with confidence, according to a news release from the Salvation Army.
The Manarah Project, made up of local high school students, is dedicated to raising awareness of resources available to Augusta’s homeless population while also educating the broader community about the challenges they face.
“This partnership is about more than just clothing—it’s about restoring confidence and opening doors to opportunity,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander of The Salvation Army of Augusta. “Seeing these students dedicate their time and energy to supporting such a vulnerable population is truly inspiring.”
“We started the Manarah Project because we wanted to do something real to help people in our community,” said Asad Akhtar, President of the Manarah Project. “A lot of us are thinking about college and jobs, and we realize how important it is to have the right clothes to make a good first impression. We just want to make sure people who are working hard to change their situation have what they need to feel confident.”
Additional clothing drives will be held at the Center of Hope on March 29, April 5 and April 19 at the same time.
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