LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Fitted to Success helps Las Vegas residents gown appropriately for the precise jobs they’re making use of for.
Darryl Ursery is the founding father of Fitted to Success, the nonprofit with a brand new storefront within the west valley.
“I went to my first interview in an all white Champion sweatsuit and some Air Maxes,” Ursery stated. “Thankfully, the chef at the time gave me the opportunity, but I left the job interview feeling good because I got the job, but not so good because I knew that’s not how I’m supposed to present myself in the workforce.”
Ursery as soon as labored within the dependancy restoration discipline and observed his shoppers have been having a tough time discovering the appropriate apparel.
“I spoke with the lady at Dress for Success for women, and I asked her Where do men have to go? and she said, ‘We don’t have any place.’ So I took my experience with what she told me and put the 2 together,” Ursery stated.
Shoppers schedule an appointment and are dressed based on the kind of job they’re making use of for. Fitted to Success shopper Isai’ia Allen stated the service couldn’t have come at a greater time.
It is all about feeling and looking the half at Fitted to Success. (Darryl Ursery) 
It is all about feeling and looking the half at Fitted to Success. (Darryl Ursery)
“Due to me being recently released from prison, I really don’t have anything,” Allen stated. “So, Darryl met up with me, and he actually came and picked me up and took me to Suited for Success and got me some clothes. Got me a tie, a dress shirt, and dress pants. I already had dress shoes that were donated to me, but that helped me to be successful for my interviews.”
Allen shared that the expertise made him really feel superb, as he had by no means had entry to sources like this earlier than. He expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for Fitted to Success.
The nonprofit provides extra than simply clothes. Ursery stated that mentorship and easily having somebody to hear could make all of the distinction in constructing a supportive, optimistic neighborhood.
“Let me know what’s going on and if there’s anything I can do. If you just want to talk, come in here, vent, yell, or scream, just get it out. This is a safe space for you to do that,” Ursery stated.
Fitted to Success is all the time accepting donations, together with gown shirts, fits, pants, and sneakers. They’re particularly in want of smaller-sized pants and sneakers.
To donate, name Darryl Ursery to rearrange a donation pick-up or drop off at 775-421-7880 or e-mail [email protected]
