Roxbury Community College hosted its spring Thrift and Thrive Free Market, a free clothing event open to all RCC students. Now in its third year, Thrift and Thrive is held twice a year to give students the opportunity to take home clothing for themselves and their families at no cost, from professional wear and everyday basics to children's items.
“Students need to be able to present themselves well, and that's hard to do when a paycheck doesn't leave room for clothing,” said organizer Sharlene Malcolm, Associate Professor and Program Chair of the Business Department.
Many RCC students are balancing tight budgets alongside their education, leaving little room to invest in professional or everyday clothing. Thrift and Thrive meets students where they are, on campus, giving them access to quality items that build the confidence they need to succeed in the classroom and the workforce.
