All clients served by Suit Yourself are referred by pre-approved social service agencies, churches, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and government institutions. If your organization is interested in becoming a referring agency, please click here for an application or click here to contact us.
To qualify for services, a client must have a job interview scheduled or must be participating in a job/career fair.
Qualified clients receive a first- and second-interview outfit, and upon acceptance of a job offer, receive five additional outfits. An outfit consists of an entire ensemble to make a positive impression (clothing, shoes and accessories).
Clothing assistance can also be provided for jobs that require specific uniforms.
Approved referring agencies include:
Ashtabula County Job and Family Services
Catholic Charities of Geauga County
Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants
Early Explorations Family Learning Program (Evenstart)
Eastlake Victims' Assistance Program
Extended Housing Inc.
Forbes House (Lake County Domestic Violence Shelter)
Geauga County Job and Family Services
Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula
Homesafe, Inc. (Ashtabula County Domestic Violence Shelter)
JPC Computer Learning Center
Lake County Council on Aging
Lake County Job and Family Services
Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
Lake County Sheriff's Department - Jail Treatment Program
Lakeland Community College Women's Center
Lakeland Community College Career Services Center
Lifeline Inc.
Neighboring
New Directions for Living
North Coast Center
Oak House Residential Treatment Program-Lake Geauga Center
ODJFS-Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission/Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation-Ashtabula
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission/Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation-Painesville
Painesville Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE)
Project Hope for the Homeless
The Salvation Army-Painesville
The Salvation Army-Ashtabula
United Way Services Council of Geauga County
Willoughby Eastlake Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE)
WomenSafe (Geauga County Domestic Violence Shelter)
"The quality of the clothes the women receive helps boost their self-esteem so that they can be more confident during the job interview process." Helen Drake, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
"We have been very pleased with the invaluable service Suit Yourself offers. Follow-up is always done in a quick and efficient manner and our clients are always pleased with the service." Kelly Simmons, WomenSafe