Wild players, staff donate over 525 items for 'Suit Up with the Wild'

SAINT PAUL --The NHL's Minnesota Wild announced Friday that a total of more than 525 items were donated to Ready For Success as part of the "Suit Up with the Wild" clothing drive.

"On behalf of Ready for Success staff, volunteers, and clients, I want to thank the Minnesota Wild players and staff for partnering with us to help lower-income individuals in our community by providing them with the professional wardrobe and confidence they need to be viable candidates in the ever competitive job market," said Ready for Success Program Manager Jennifer Paffel. "Our work -- and our community -- is stronger because of donors like you."
Minnesota Wild players, coaches, staff members and significant others donated new and gently used professional attire and accessories to Ready for Success Friday at Xcel Energy Center. Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno and his wife, Natascia, helped organize the first-ever "Suit Up With the Wild" clothing drive presented by Indochino to benefit Ready for Success.

Ready for Success is a local non-profit organization that provides low-income men and women with new and gently used professional clothing and accessories suitable for job interviews and the workplace. For more information, visit
Ready for Success' website
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Men's program needs include: business professional clothing (suits), business casual clothing (slacks, shirts, sport Coats), shoes and work boots, khakis and jeans, belts and ties.
Women's program needs include: professional suits, blazers, slacks and pants, dress shirts and tops, skirts and dresses, shoes and handbags.
As part of the "Suit Up With The Wild" clothing drive, fans who bring donations for Ready for Success to the Indochino location at Mall of America will receive this exclusive offer: a custom Indochino suit for $359 (regularly $999) and custom Indochino shirts for $70. Fans who wish to purchase a suit and/or shirts must schedule an appointment prior to their arrival at Indochino. This exclusive offer ends Feb. 28. All donors will receive a charitable donation receipt to use as a tax deduction.