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The SSC is located at:
Pioneer Manor
Pioneer Manor

Address: 201 11th St N, Fargo ND 58102
Phone Number: (701) 237-6355
Fax Number: (701) 237-6553
Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Mon-Thu
Program Manager: Joy Kipp, LSW
Email: JoyK@702com.net

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Clothing & Connections

Need our referral form? You can find it here.

This program helps men and women make a successful transition into the workforce. C&C offers:

  • Individual Dressing: Individuals that meet low-income guidelines may receive free professional career wear for an interview or job. Serveces are available by appointment only. Individuals must be referred by a human service agency and have a referral form filled out by a case manager prior to their appointment.
  • 1st Impressions: This is a two day training workshop geared toward helping helping clients have success in finding and keeping a job. Topics include: Spa time, 1st Impressions, Interviewing Techniques along with receiving a makeover and appropriate interview clothing.

Clothing Room

Picture of the clothing room

  • Interview
  • Jackets
  • Shirts
  • Pants
  • Dresses
  • Sweaters
  • Men’s Suits
  • Ties
  • Handbags
  • Undergarments
  • Accessories

Clothing & Connections Services

First Impressions

Before making an appointment with the Clothing & Connections service, our referral form must be filled out by a Human Service agency and by the client seeking the service. Our referral form is available online in two formats. Click the link to open the form to print it, or right-click on the link and select 'Save' from the menu to save it to your computer.

  • Free 2-day workshop offered 2X per month.  Agencies and individuals must sign up to reserve a spot
  • Helps prepare men and women for new job opportunities
  • Covers topics such as making a positive first impression in an interview
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Makeover and Hairstyling

Ladies receive a free Mary Kay makeover during the workshop. They also receive coupons to get their hair and make-up done free of charge at local businesses.
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Twyla's Boutique
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Mary Kay Makeover
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All First Impressions groups are dressed during the workshop and encouraged to wear their professional career clothing on the second day of the workshop

 

Clothing & Connections
Surplus Giveaway

Surplus Giveaway’s are held approximately every 3 months at the Pioneer Manor building (unless otherwise indicated).  Individuals receive free clothing, and must have a referral form filled out prior to receiving clothing.

We are always looking for volunteers

 

Referral Forms:

Our referral form is available in two different formats. Right-click on the link and select "Save As..." to save a copy to your computer, or simply click the link to open the file right away.

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