Earth Day clothing drive

Join us in celebrating Earth Day by giving back to our community and supporting 草榴社区 students!

Career Services is collecting donations from April 22-26 to build a Career Closet open to students in fall 2024. Drop off donations of lightly used, clean clothes that you no longer wear in anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Eielson 304 in the Career Services office on the Troth Yeddha' campus.

What is a Career Closet?
The Career Closet will be a place where students can find new and gently used professional attire for interviews, networking events, everyday wear for
jobs, and more. The goal of the Career Closet is to remove financial barriers that may prevent students from looking and feeling their best during the
internship and job search process.

What should you bring?
From business casual to professional attire, we welcome all types of clothing donations suitable for work in every industry! From clothing to shoes and
accessories, your contributions can make a difference.

Guidelines for clothing donation
Following these guidelines ensures your clothing donations make a positive impact and provide valuable support to those in need.

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  • Washed clothes: Please ensure that all donated clothes are freshly laundered and do not need cleaning or ironing prior to use.
  • Worn-out clothes: Avoid donating clothing items that are heavily worn, torn, or have holes.
  • Gently used items: Donate clothing items that are in good condition and can be worn again.
  • Stained garments: Please do not donate clothes with stains that cannot be removed.
  • Variety of sizes: We welcome items of all sizes to accommodate diverse needs.
  • Undergarments: We will not accept used underwear or socks for hygiene reasons.
  • Work attire: Donate clothing suitable for interviews and workplace settings, whether that is traditional office attire or not!
  • Offensive or inappropriate clothing: Avoid donating items with offensive graphics, slogans, or imagery, or clothing that is too revealing for the workplace.
  • Accessories: We will be accepting belts, ties, scarves, and other accessories that complement professional outfits.
  • Outdated fashion: Avoid donating clothing that is extremely outdated.
  • Shoes: Appropriate shoes, such as oxfords or ballet flats, are welcome as long as they are clean and lightly used.
  • Damaged items: Please do not donate clothes with broken zippers, missing buttons, or other significant defects.


For more information, contact Mallory Durkin at 907-474-7596 or uaf-career@alaska.edu.