SUNY Canton Accepting Donations for Spring Online Clothing Fair

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SUNY Canton is seeking gently used professional attire from the community for a spring online clothing fair.

The college will accept donations on campus behind Kennedy Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, and Saturday, March 19. The SUNY Canton Ready Center in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center, Room 224, will also accept donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A student packages up professional clothing to send to an online student.

“We’re pleased to resume this initiative after a hiatus due to COVID restrictions,” said Director of SUNY Canton Career Services Julie A. Parkman. “Our students can acquire wardrobe pieces that make them look and feel their best at an interview or in the workplace.”

Organizers are requesting the following items:

  • Men’s and women’s professional suits
  • Collared shirts
  • Blouses
  • Skirts
  • Dresses
  • Dress shoes; no sneakers or athletic shoes
  • Scrubs
  • Dress pants
  • Blazers and dress jackets
  • Sweaters
  • Ties
  • Scarves
  • Dress socks, nylons and tights in original packaging

For more information, contact the SUNY Canton Career Services Office at (315) 386-7119.

About SUNY Canton

As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.