The challenges of a new not for profit

Over the last 18 months, I have been involved with a group starting up a new not-for-profit in Sydney. Called Suited for Work it provides work clothing and support for disadvantaged wormn seeking to re-enter the workforce. Modelled on Dress for Success and other similar organisations good used work clothes are donated by women most in the workplace. A number of challenges face a new charity; getting all the right approvals, getting a group of people prepared to give their time and of course money. Each quarter we run a fund-raising dinner and on September 15 we have a film nigh pre-release of Valentino. If you would like to know more about what we are doing in Sydney you can find us at www.sfw.org.au. Of course, donations of money, clothes, time and expertise are what we need to make a difference.

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