NFL Star Nnamdi Asomugha poses with members of the MatchBridge Staff
The event, sponsored by UPS, was the final part of United Way’s Spring Professional Clothing Drive, in which employees from 12 Bay Area companies donated more than 200 suits, dresses and other professional clothing items to benefit young job seekers.
At the event, youth were matched with volunteers, who coached them through a mock interview and then helped the the teens select professional outfits and accessories. The youth were all members of MatchBridge, a program that matches youth with entry-level jobs and paid summer internships, providing coaching and support throughout the job-search process.
The event was part of our Volunteer Initiatives which gives corporate volunteers opportunities to connect with their community throughout the year. Upcoming events include our annual back-to-school backpack drive where we provide needy children with school supplies and a quality backpack; and Week of Caring, the Bay Area’s Largest Corporate volunteersim event. To find out more about either of these events or how you can connect to your community by volunteering, contact Aditi Aggarwal 415-408-4442.
