MW Cleaners helping to make all dads look good this Father’s day

HOUSTON, Texas – MW Cleaners, the largest dry cleaner in the country, is partnering with The Salvation Army of Greater Houston this Father’s Day with a tie drive to benefit the Harbor Light Center. The Harbor Light Center provides assistance to the increasing needs of Houston’s homeless and addicted men.

The Father’s Day Tie Drive begins on Mon., June 2, and runs until Fri., June 13. According to Mike Nesbit, president of MW Cleaners, each of the 35 Houston-area MW Cleaners will serve as a drop-off location for donations of new or gently used men’s ties. Additionally, customers interested in giving ties may also make a donation through their regularly scheduled MW Cleaners pick-up service at home or office.

MW Cleaners is always looking for ways to support the community, according to Nesbit. He said, “We at MW Cleaners are in the image business and our job is to make people look good and feel good in what they wear.” He added, “This is what our business is all about and I am honored to be able to work with such an amazing organization such as The Salvation Army in helping to make all fathers look good on Father’s Day.”

Each night in Houston, at least 600 homeless people find shelter at one of The Salvation Army’s facilities and every year, nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from the agency nationwide. At Houston’s Harbor Light Center, The Salvation Army helps adult men overcome their addictions to drugs and/or alcohol and provide them a transition out of homelessness.

“The Salvation Army is about second chances. At the Harbor Light Center, we provide homeless and addicted men the opportunity to address their physical, spiritual and emotional needs,” said Sergeant Rodney Hinkle, Corps Officer, The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center.

The Harbor Light Center has also created the acclaimed Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir from their current and former clients. The Choir is comprised of 10 to 14 current and former substance abuse program participants who have demonstrated success and initiative towards their recovery. These men make a one-year commitment to perform at various venues with the choir as part of their work therapy. “Thanks to the efforts of MW Cleaners, our clients will have a nice and clean tie for when they go to job interviews and attend our Sunday services at Harbor Light Corps,” Hinkle said.

In 2012, The Men’s Wearhouse acquired Nesbit’s Cleaners, which started in 1978, and named Nesbit president of MW Cleaners. Under his direction, MW Cleaners has expanded to 35 Houston locations, seven new locations in the Austin and surrounding areas and employs 450 people.

Nesbit has been involved in the dry cleaning industry for more than 30 years. Nesbit is past president of both the Southwest Drycleaners and Laundry Association and the Greater Houston Cleaner’s Association. Nesbit was most recently named to the Board of Directors of the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute, the world's leading professional garment organization.

In this community since 1889, a United Way of Greater Houston agency, The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command serves Harris, Montgomery and Ft. Bend County through youth programs, shelter, disaster relief, counseling, senior programs and rehabilitation. The mission of The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command is to meet human needs without discrimination.