MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College expresses its sincere appreciation to the North River Ruritan Club #2229 for their generous monetary donation to support the college’s Dress for Success Clothing Closet, an initiative hosted by Eastern’s Career Services department.
The donation was presented by Catelynn Flanagan, a current student at Eastern and the daughter of the club’s president. Flanagan personally delivered the check to the Moorefield campus, underscoring the club’s commitment to empowering students and giving back to the local community.
“We are deeply grateful to the North River Ruritan Club #2229 for their generous donation in support of Eastern’s Dress for Success Clothing Closet,” said Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. “This support will help us expand our offerings beyond business and casual professional attire to include fire-resistant clothing for our trades and technical students who are preparing to enter the workforce.”
The Dress for Success Clothing Closet provides Eastern students with access to free professional and work-appropriate clothing for interviews, internships, and employment opportunities. Donations such as this make it possible for Eastern to meet the diverse needs of students pursuing careers in a variety of fields—from business and healthcare to construction, welding, and automotive technology.
Eastern’s Career Services continues to partner with local organizations and businesses to ensure students have the tools and confidence needed to achieve success in their career journeys.
For more information about Eastern’s Career Services or how to contribute to the Dress for Success Clothing Closet, visit www.easternwv.edu/career-services or call Dixie Heavener at 304-434-8000 ext. 9239.
