Follow by Email

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

The Corporate Closet

Check out this unusually innovative initiative!

-----Original Message-----
From: Gammell, Gloria Ruth [mailto:ggammell@tennessee.edu]
Sent: Wed 6/6/2012 11:54 AM
To: Fleming, Jeff
Subject: The Corporate Closet

Jeff,

As you know, The Corporate Closet sent out the plea for gently-worn "interview appropriate" clothing.  The clothing will be GIVEN to students graduating from the Academic Village.  As we anticipated, the community has responded whole-heartedly!  Our garment racks are full and we are desperate for the plastic swivel hangers, especially those that accommodate pants/skirts.  We also need monetary donations to help cover the cost of racks, supplies, etc.  Additionally, we could use some volunteers to help us sort, size and hang clothing (Mondays, from 8:30-noon at the First Presbyterian Church).

Could you use your "blog" to help us get our needs out to the community?  Monetary donations can be sent to Kingsport Tomorrow, 301 Louis Street, Suite 303, Kingsport, TN  37660-5129.  Hangers can be dropped off at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 West Church Circle (enter back of church on Charlemont Ave.) any Monday from 9:00 - noon.  For additional information, please call Kingsport Tomorrow at: 423-246-2017.

Special note:  our first day for students to access The Corporate Closet was Wednesday, May 30.  The first student to visit already had an interview at an area employer.  She had only recently learned of The Corporate Closet and was thrilled to get an entire outfit to wear to her interview!  She made the comment that she was very worried about the interview because she did not have the money to purchase an appropriate outfit!!  Once again, the citizens of Kingsport saw a need and devised a program to meet the need!  What a community!!

Thanks so much for all you do to make Kingsport the kind of city it is!

Gloria

Gloria R. Gammell, Ed.D.
Program Manager
University of Tennessee
Kingsport Center for Higher Education
300 West Market Street
Kingsport, TN  37660
O:  423-354-2498
F:  423-245-1788
ggammell@tennessee.edu

"To love what you do and feel that it matters--how could anything be more fun?"--Katherine Graham

Posted by at

Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location
www.MoveToKingsport.com is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the Eastern U.S. This city of 50,000 in a metro of 308,000, was planned by renowned American planner John Nolen in his office at Harvard Square. Located in the lush green foothills of the Tennessee Valley, it is surrounded by the Southern Highlands and mountain lakes. Kingsport is home to Marriott’s www.MeadowViewResort.com and thousands of acres of unique, natural amenities at Bays Mountain and Warriors Path Parks. The natural geography provides a temperate, well-balanced climate with four seasons and a natural shelter from extreme weather. Population growth has also been well-balanced, ensuring you will not outgrow your decision to relocate. With no personal property taxes, special assessments, or state income taxes on salaries/wages, you’ll find that Kingsport has a very low cost of living coupled with an exceptionally high quality of life (see for yourself at www.BestPlaces.net). The regional airport (TRI) has direct flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando and St. Pete/Clearwater with easy access, parking, and virtually no security lines. The public education system was planned by Columbia University and Newsweek has repeatedly recognized the local high school as one of the best in America. Year in and year out our graduates go on to the top colleges and universities (and without costly private school tuition fees). Harvard also recognized Kingsport in 2009 with the Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiative. What are you waiting for? It’s time to leave the high costs, traffic jams, and stress behind and discover this hidden gem.