From left to right: VCWP Executive Director Sarah Morton with Beverly Teel and Cheryl Kirby from Atlantic Union Bank. Cheryl also serves as the co-chair of the Piedmont Workforce Development Board.
Atlantic Union Bank is proud to announce its Job-Ready Clothing Closet, located in Virginia Career Works – Piedmont’s Charlottesville office at 943 Glenwood Station Lane. This initiative aims to support job seekers by providing access to professional attire for interviews, job fairs, and the first day of work.
The clothes closet is open now and will be available by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. It serves individuals enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs through VCWP and others on a case-by-case basis. The goal is to give every job seeker the opportunity to make a strong first impression and reflect professionalism, pride, and readiness for the workforce.
To find out if you qualify to shop the Job-Ready Clothes Closet, fill out our contact form or reach out to the VCWP Charlottesville Center at (434) 529-6828.
Accepting Donations
Select Atlantic Union Bank locations are currently accepting donations of clean, new or gently used business professional and business casual attire. Items must be in good condition with visible size labels. Accepted items include:
- Suits & Ties
- Blazers & Jackets
- Dresses, Skirts, Dress Pants
- Dress Shirts & Blouses
- Shoes, Handbags & Accessories
Please note: Atlantic Union Bank cannot accept casual clothing (e.g., jeans, t-shirts, sneakers), damaged items, or hangers.
To donate, contact Cheryl Kirby (cheryl.kirby@atlanticunionbank.com) at Atlantic Union Bank to schedule a drop-off at one of their Charlottesville branches:
Northtown Center
410 Gander Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
About the Partners
Atlantic Union Bank
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located throughout Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, which provides brokerage services; and Union Insurance Group, LLC, which offers various lines of insurance products.
Virginia Career Works – Piedmont Region
Virginia Career Works – Piedmont Region is a nonprofit regional workforce board that leverages a collaborative workforce development network serving job seekers and employers across their 11-locality region. Through career coaching, training programs, hiring events, and employer partnerships, VCWP helps individuals gain meaningful employment and supports businesses in building skilled, resilient teams. VCWP is funded by federal, state, and local sources and is an equal opportunity employer/program.