Southern Chester County women ready to move on from homelessness, abuse or addiction to a fresh start at a new job can now get dressed for success thanks to a nonprofit organization opening up a branch location in Kennett Square on Jan. 5.

Wings for Success will launch its satellite site at 457 Birch Street for the start of the new year, and it plans a public open house on Jan. 21, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m., according to a recent report in the Daily Local News.

“Some of our clients show up (at Wings) in sweats and flip-flops,” board member Charlene McGrady said in the article. “Many have commented after getting the new clothes and makeup that they can make a better presentation. They look the part so they can feel the part.”

Wings provides a new or gently-used selection of “up to two weeks’ worth of work-appropriate outfits, shoes and accessories valued at approximately $500,” plus job seeker workshops.

Veteran nonprofit leader Ingrid Lis, who has worked with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and Brandywine YMCA, will serve as manager.

Read more about the new Wings for Success branch and Lis’ role there in the Daily Local News here.

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