Mission Statement
The mission of Dignity U Wear Foundation, Inc. is to positively impact the lives of children and their families in need by providing brand new clothing. |
What We Do/How We Do It
We are a Jacksonville, Florida-based national nonprofit that provides brand new clothing to men, women and children in need. We receive donations of new clothing from manufacturers and retailers and distribute it through a network of 300 recipient nonprofit agencies in 30 states. We also receive new clothing from community groups and individuals.
The people we help get what they need when they need it—we fulfill specific requests for the clothing.
Nationally, the organization has provided more than 4.1 million pieces, valued at $71 million, to more than 354,000 people.
In North Florida, where we’re based, the organization has donated more than $20 million of brand new clothing through 70 Northeast Florida-area nonprofits.
How We Do It: We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and operate exclusively on private donations from individuals, corporations and private foundations. We have never received any city, state or federal government grants or funding.
We have a lean staff of 10 full-time and five part-time employees. Volunteers help process 100% of the incoming inventory, providing 95% of the time and labor necessary to accomplish the task.
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News You Can Use
 Dignity U Wear to Benefit from Kayak Fishing Classic
The world’s largest kayak fishing tournament will be held in Jacksonville May 2-3. The 5th Annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic promotes kayak fishing with a fun, conservation-oriented format and will raise funds for local children’s and conservation charities, including Dignity U Wear. More than 300 kayak anglers will target Redfish, Trout, and Flounder in a catch-photo-release format with more than $50,000 in prizes and gifts. For more information, visit www.JaxKayakFishing.com.
5th Annual “Cocktail Couture” Benefits Dignity U Wear
The International Interior Design Association, Florida Chapter—Jacksonville City Center, will host the 5th Annual “Cocktail Couture,” a friendly competition with the area’s most talented Design Teams competing to create bold, beautiful Kentucky Derby hats! The event will again be held at Fogle Fine Arts & Accessories on May 1, 2008, from 6-9 PM. Join us! Celebrate in style with food, fun, and auctions to benefit Dignity U Wear! For more information visit here.
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