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14 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday January 31, 2009 www.oakvillebeaver.com A small space will do Continued from page 9 "The discouraging economic climate is the most significant reality facing our 10th year. Certainly as the economy continues to experience a downturn, we expect the need for our services to increase and we look forward to facing this challenge," said Prange. "Unfortunately, we are not insulated from the economy and one immediate effect to Clothing Works is that the donated space from which we have been operating, will no longer be able to house us," said Prange. The news upon turning 10 is difficult for Sue Logan who founded Clothing Works with Joanne Farrow, Gay Drinkwalter and Helen Gareau. Gareau had a friend who "We need that one charitable person to hear our story and help us." Jan Prange, co-chair Clothing Works started a similar program in London, Ontario. Similar programs offered in the U.S. were called Dress for Success. All clothing donated to Clothing Works must be in good condition, clean and ready-to-wear business attire. Donations can include pants, blouses, skirts, jackets, tailored suits, dresses, scarves, belts, jewelry, good wearable fashionable shoes, new unopened cosmetics, new unopened panty- hose, coats and handbags. Women's organizations, service clubs and businesses, can get involved by participating in Clothing Works Rack'n Roll program. A rack is brought to a meeting location or office, where donors can fill it with donated clothing. Cash donations are also accepted. However at the moment, it's the premises that is most needed by Clothing Works. "If we don't find a space, we'll have to go into storage and close services until we find somewhere," said Logan. Anyone who may have a solution to Clothing Works' space dilemma is urged to contact Clothing Works at 905815-9411, Jan Prange at 905338-5499 or Jane Kelly at 905815-0423. Sponsor a table at The Dinner Party Table sponsors are sought for the March 5 International Women's Day Dinner. Pay tribute to a woman who has affected you deeply by paying $100 for the woman's name to be on the table. The Woman of Halton Action Movement's (WHAM) fifth annual Dinner Party at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre will benefit SAVIS, which provides free counselling to victims of sexual violence, and for CSAW which supports the schooling of 5,000 girls in Afghanistan. Feminist, author and activist, Donna KennedyGlans, founder of Canada Bridges, will be the guest speaker on the topic Peeling the Gender Onion. Tickets cost $45 at 905-8253622. For information or to sponsor a table, contact Daniela Jansson, at 905-338-0416 dmjansson@cogeco.ca. or Mary Ellen Frederick at 905-8424039 mefrederick@cogeco.ca. & ASSOCIATES LTD Over 1958 Years 2009 One Call... We Do It All! Master Plumber (905) 845-0330 (905) 521-5758 (905) 632-9666