All appointments are made by referral through partner agencies only.
Contact your caseworker, employment counselor, or social worker to schedule an appointment today.
Not a partner? It's easy to connect, just email Jennifer.Folkens@ppl-inc.org.
Ready for
Success
A program of PPL
Ready for Success serves individuals with lower incomes by providing professional clothing and accessories needed to secure employment with confidence.
Job seekers receive an individual appointment with a personal shopper to find professional attire and accessories that fit their personal preferences. Beyond providing apparel, clients are equipped with confidence that they carry into an interview and beyond.
578
jobseekers served
Each year, Ready for Success empowers men and women to gain economic stability through employment and restore pride in themselves.
Appointments must be canceled at least 24-hours in advance; if not, the referring agency will be charged a fee.
Cancel appointments online by emailing Jennifer.Folkens@ppl-inc.org or by calling 612-872-1509 x6 during business hours.
Give the gift of confidence!
Donations are greatly appreciated and help us purchase high demand items not frequently donated.
Women's Fashion Needs
- Professional suits
- Blazers, dress shirts, tops
- Pants, skirts, dresses
- Seasonal outerwear - coats, gloves, scarves
- New / unused full-size personal care products
- Shoes, handbags, scarves, belts, watches, jewelry
- NEW bras, panties, pantyhose, trouser socks
The Women's Program does not accept jeans, t-shirts, sweats, or outdated fashions.
Men's Fashion Needs
- Professional Suits
- Dress shirts, sport coats
- Slacks, khakis, jeans
- Seasonal outerwear - coats, gloves, scarves
- Shoes, work boots
- Belts, ties
- New socks and t-shirts
- New / unused full-size personal care products
Clothes are accepted in a clean condition on hangers, free of pet hair, and not in need of repairs.
For fashion appropriateness, we cannot accept clothing more than 5 years old. Thank you for understanding.
Please email to schedule a time to drop off your donation:
Volunteers are essential to Ready for Success!
Roles include Personal Shoppers, Clothing Intake and Care, Site Merchandising, Drive Organizer and more.
What to Expect
- A fun and meaningful experience that will fit into your personal schedule
- An orientation, including a site tour
- An opportunity to shadow another volunteer
- Ready for Success newsletter, sign-up schedules, and news about upcoming events
Volunteer Expectations
- Treat clients with dignity, respect, and confidentiality
- Commit to one-year involvement and sign up for at least one shirt per month
- A business or business casual appearance when working with clients
- Notify staff at least 24-hours in advance if you need to change your scheduled shift
815 E. Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-872-1509, ext. 6
or email Jennifer.Folkens@ppl-inc.org