A new program to help Roper employees in need.
Kelly Hughes and her husband have lost over 200 lbs. in the last year. She stared into their closet full of clothes they could no longer wear and had an idea for another type of closet.
Kelly works as an occupational nurse at Roper and sometimes sees employees who are in the middle of a crisis. “Life isn’t always smooth, and we can all use help sometimes,” says Kelly.
Kelly’s epiphany? Create a Giving Closet for Roper employees in need.
What is The Giving Closet?
A new donation program to help Roper employees. Whether it’s fire, a weather event or homelessness, any employee in crisis can find the clothes they need to work. Kelly will wash items donated by Roper employes, sort them, then store the clothes and shoes in a closet where other teammates can “shop” for what they need.
How you can help
Dig around in your closet over the next two weekends and donate clothes and shoes that follow Roper’s dress code.
“Please only give clothes you’d be proud to wear,” says Kelly, who emphasizes everyone deserves dignity when showing up to work. Kelly will be collecting donations at Roper’s Occ Health Clinic June 10-14.
ISO
- Sturdy work pants
- Knee-length shorts
- Cotton-blend tops
- Work shoes with closed toes, heels, and sides
- Safety-toed shoes
- No clothing with political messaging
Do you need clothes or shoes?
The Closet will open to employees to shop confidentially for free in mid-July. More details will be coming in June.