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The Dressing For a Blessing Program

Professional Clothing Distribution

Career Development Workshops and programs

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Our History

The Dressing for a Blessing Program is one of many outreach programs, founded by Mrs. Robbie Bible of Open Arms Outreach International Inc.

The program was founded in Clayton County, in 1996 and now proudly serves the entire state of Georgia with major outreach needs.

Three major anchor programs are Warm Blankets for the Homeless (provides blankets twice in the winter months) ; Washing My Sister’s Feet (provides everyday clothing and needs for single parent households) and The Dressing For a Blessing Program (provides professional clothing for individuals actively seeking employment through a government agency.

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Our Mission

Enhancing the quality of life for those in need through outreach.

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Our Purpose

To access the needs of each individual To meet the needs of those individuals through

cutting edge, creative programs.

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What does the DFB Program Provide?

DFB provides professional clothing such as suits and professional dresses for women and men.

Workshops and lunches

Self empowerment events

Unique Boutiques, for emergency professional clothing, are located in some locations.

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A few people we’ve helped along the way

High School Workforce Development students Department Of Labor Career Luncheon

Women Empowerment Luncheon Dressing for A Blessing Clothing Recipient

Our GoalTo build self esteem and bring a feeling of wholeness to every client by letting them

know that they are important and loved during their time of transition.

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Program Requirements

Client must be in pursuit of employment and listed with and agency such as The Dept. of Labor, a staffing agency or employment organization.

Client can also be a part of a career programs such as, Schools of Technology, Job Corp, High School Work-base Learning Program.

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Step 1

Client must ask to speak with a representative at their location to sign up. Client must sign in and then complete and return the application

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Step 2

Client returns application and it is checked for completion.

Clients information will then be entered into the database.

Then shopping begins for and outfit to fit the client.

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Step 3 Once and outfit is found in

the size and look for the client, he is contacted by mail.

Client is ask to call and confirm his need for clothing and the size listed.

Client is assigned a pickup time.

If client does not pickup the outfit or make arrangement to do so, the outfit goes to the next person on the waiting list and a “no show” code is entered beside clients name.

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Final Step

Client shows up at appointed time to pick up clothing.

Clients signs form to acknowledge pickup.

Client leaves with clothing. Client can apply again in 6

months if he still has not found gainful employment.

Clients are also ask to send us a success report by email once they find a job.

Model is Mrs. Jean Peacock, 2008 Volunteer of the year, OAOI,INC.

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Learn More About OAOI, INC. We are always in need of volunteers and people who are

willing to donate to our cause to assist the less fortunate members of our community. To donate professional clothing or to find out more about us, please visit our website at:

http://www.openarmsoutreach.org Email: openarmsoutreach123@gmail.com Email for Director: robbie@openarmsoutreach.org