Being involved in different activities is a great thing for young people to be a part of. Some of those activities require specific clothes or gear in order to participate. Take a moment to prepare yourself with the information below so you can show up as their friend and support partner.
Disclaimer: We strive to keep the information on this page accurate and up to date. However, programs and requirements can change, and we may not always be aware of those changes immediately. If you notice any outdated or incorrect information, or if you have suggestions for additional resources we should include, please reach out to your community's Resources and Opportunities (R&O) manager to make them aware of the changes needed.
This article is organized to provide you with guidance to walk through the steps of the barrier removal process: Asking coaching questions, Taking steps to advocate for yourself or someone else, and Connecting with community resources.
How can I help someone who is in need of clothes/gear in order to participate in an activity?
Being involved in different activities is a great thing for young people to be a part of. Some of those activities require specific clothes or gear in order to participate. Take a moment to prepare yourself with the information below so you can show up as their friend and support partner.
Ask Coaching Questions
Seek Clarity:
What is the activity?
What clothing or equipment do you need in order to participate?
Are these items required or recommended?
Ask About Options:
How much can you afford to spend on clothes/equipment this month?
Who have you asked for help?
What have you tried so far?
Have you needed clothes for an interview before? If so, how did you handle it?
Do you know anyone who has needed clothes for an interview before? If so, how did you handle it?
Do you have any friends or family who could lend you money or who could lend you any of the required items?
Have you tried to find any organizations that could help?
Have you tried talking with the leader of the activity to see if you have extra clothes/equipment you could have or borrow?
Take Steps to Advocate
This is a growing resource, and we don't have any concrete tactics for advocacy in this area. If you have ideas, post a comment for others below!
Connect to Resources
Reach out the leader of the program or activity to ask for a sliding scale or fee waiver
Reach out to one of the organizations below to see if they may have the item(s):
How can I help someone in need of professional clothing?
Dressing for success is important. Professional clothing is needed to gain or maintain a job so that other needs can be met. Take a moment to prepare yourself with the information below so you can show up as their friend and support partner.
Ask Coaching Questions
Seek Clarity:
When is your interview/start date?
What is the required dress code?
What do you have now that could work for an interview outfit?
Ask About Options:
How much can you afford to spend on clothes this month?
Who have you asked for help?
What have you tried so far?
Have you needed clothes for an interview before? If so, how did you handle it?
Do you know anyone who has needed clothes for an interview before? If so, how did you handle it?
Do you have any friends or family who could lend you money?
Have you tried to find any organizations that could help?
Take Steps to Advocate
This is a growing resource, and we don't have any concrete tactics for advocacy in this area. If you have ideas, post a comment for others below!
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