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Atlantic Cape’s Campus Closet Receives Clothing Donation from South Jersey Democratic Women’s Forum

02/29/2024 | Media Contact: David Zuba, Public Relations Manager and Copywriter | (609) 343-4933
Representatives from SJ Democratic Women's Forum donated to Atlantic Cape's Campus Closet on February 29

MAYS LANDING — Atlantic Cape Community College’s Campus Closet received a generous offering of donated gently-worn men’s and women’s professional business attire from representatives of the South Jersey Democratic Women’s Forum (SJDWF) Atlantic-Cape Chapter on Thursday, February 29.

“We wanted to help out the students of Atlantic Cape so they will be able to go out in the world and be ready to work,” said Maureen Leidy, president, SJDWF. “We do a lot of donations throughout the year, including for the summer female migrant workers, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and a toy drive at Christmas.”

The SJDWF’s Rosemary Hill, vice president of outreach, and Rosanne Weiss, vice president/CFO of membership, stated they donate many items throughout Atlantic County because they truly care about human rights, and making sure that everyone has food and clothing. The SJDWF has previously donated to Atlantic Cape’s Food Pantry as well. Visit sjdwf.com for more information.

The Campus Closet provides lightly-worn professional clothes from men’s business suits, shirts, pants, ties and shoes to women’s dresses, skirts, blouses, jackets, shoes and accessories for students currently enrolled at Atlantic Cape who may need of casual business attire for professional interviews, class presentations, events and various college-related activities.

The Campus Closet is located on the Mays Landing campus in room G-223 on the second floor of the Student Center (G Building) and a dressing room is available in room G-217. Hours of operation are Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m.

Visit atlanticcape.edu/campuscloset or contact The Campus Closet at thecampuscloset@atlanticcape.edu for more information on how, where and when to donate.

 

 

About Atlantic Cape Community College

Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States accredited, 2022 Achieving the Dream Leader College and Hispanic Serving Institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers 47 undergraduate degree programs, and 33 certificate and workforce development professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and for more than 50 years, our highly-acclaimed Nursing program. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.