Recently I went through my closet and pulled out some work boots I never use and some not-so-badly used dress shirts and slacks. I wondered if there was a place in town where clothing like this could go, sort of like Dress For Success, but for men.

It is the Friday following American Thanksgiving, official opening day of the Greed Season.

Working Gear is a men's Dress for Success type of organization opening its doors in Vancouver's downtown eastside. Our goal is to ensure that men of modest means wanting to head back into the labour force don't face the barrier of lack of appropriate clothing.

Want to work to support practical, everyday change right in Vancouver?