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Youngstown Today
By the People, for the People
Remarkable Woman Helps Locals 'Dress To Succeed'
Taunya Scott runs a project that provides free clothing and basic necessities to those in need in the Youngstown area.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:51am
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A vibrant, pop art-inspired illustration celebrates the community-driven mission of Dress To Succeed, providing free clothing and essential items to those in need.Youngstown TodayTaunya Scott runs Dress To Succeed, a project that provides free clothing and basic necessities to those in need in the Youngstown area, serving around 1,000 people a year. The project started as a way for people to get clothes for job interviews but has expanded to include personal hygiene items and other necessities.
Why it matters
In a community where many struggle to afford clothing for their families, Dress To Succeed is making a significant impact by ensuring that those in need have access to essential items, helping to improve their quality of life and job prospects.
The details
Dress To Succeed operates three days a week, allowing people to come in and 'shop until they drop' for free. The project started by providing professional clothing for job interviews but has since expanded to include a wider range of clothing and basic necessities, such as personal hygiene items, in response to the increased need during the pandemic.
- Dress To Succeed has been operating for around 15 years, with Taunya Scott taking over the project from her mother.
- The project currently serves around 1,000 people per year through its events and open hours.
The players
Taunya Scott
The current director of Dress To Succeed, a project that provides free clothing and basic necessities to those in need in the Youngstown area.
Taunya Scott's mother
The founder of Dress To Succeed, who started the ministry around 15 years ago.
What they’re saying
“They can come in and shop until they drop, and they're all free.”
— Taunya Scott, Director of Dress To Succeed
“Before the pandemic, we were just doing professional clothing. But after the pandemic, we saw a need for a lot of things, like personal hygiene items that people need. They didn't need just suits. They needed clothes.”
— Taunya Scott, Director of Dress To Succeed
“They're like really surprised that it's free because nothing's free in this world. But at this point in time, you can't afford anything. It's free. And they are getting so excited. and then they come in here and just visit with us.”
— Taunya Scott, Director of Dress To Succeed
“I watched my mom deal in the community, and I never thought that I would get out in the community to do this. But when I saw a need, and she saw a need, and I just continued to do it, and I just said, ' This is her legacy. This will be my legacy,'”
— Taunya Scott, Director of Dress To Succeed
The takeaway
Dress To Succeed is a remarkable example of how a community-driven initiative can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, providing not just essential clothing but also a sense of dignity and support during difficult times.
