Media Alert - "Suits come off" in fight to help male joblessness

Men shed their clothes on behalf of Moores' Canadian Suit Drive

TORONTO, June 25, 2012 /CNW/ -

Who:			Street teams of men dressed only in boxers, dress shoes, socks and ties, carrying signs that read: "Give The Suit Off Your Back"
What:			They're back! For the third year in a row, scantily clad teams of men will take to the streets of Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg to raise awareness of Moores third annual Canadian Suit Drive - a national campaign collecting gently used men's professional attire to help unemployed workers in local Canadian communities. New this year, our teams will be hitting the streets of downtown Halifax to spread the word about the Moores Canadian Suit Drive.
			Street teams will strut their stuff during the lunchtime rush hour to raise awareness and encourage donations at any of the 100 plus Moores locations across Canada. More information is available at: www.canadiansuitdrive.com.
Why:			From June 28 through July 31, 2012, Moores will collect gently used men's suits, shirts, pants, jackets, ties, belts and shoes for distribution to approximately 50 local recipient organizations across the country. The clothes will be provided to men transitioning back into the workforce, helping them suit up for success.
			According to Statistics Canada, more than 742,800 working-age males across the country were unemployed as of May, 2012.
			Donations to the Canadian Suit Drive can help decrease this number. Making a good first impression during an interview is key, and great looking professional attire often gives a man the self-confidence boost he needs to put his best foot forward.
When & Where:			Wednesday, June 27, 2012
			Locations and times across Canada: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT:  Toronto, Yonge and Bloor 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT:  Toronto, Yonge and Eglington (NW corner) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT:  Montreal, Media Square - Corner of Papineau and René-Lévesque 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT:  Montreal,  Square Phillips 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MDT: Calgary, 8th Avenue and First Street SW (mall area) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT:  Ottawa, Byward Market (east of Government & Business District) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. PDT:  Vancouver, Waterfront Station (Cordova street) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. PDT:  Vancouver, Robson Street and Burrard 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT:  Winnipeg, Portage and Main 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ADT:  Halifax, Corner of Spring Garden Road and Barrington Street

Image with caption: "The Moores boys are back this Wednesday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in seven cities across Canada. (CNW Group/Moores' Canadian Suit Drive)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120625_C3624_PHOTO_EN_15540.jpg

Jessica Patriquin, PUNCH Canada, 416-360-6522, ext. 245, [email protected]
Katherine Griggs, PUNCH Canada, 416-360-6522, ext. 237, [email protected]