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I would like to give 5 star Kudos to a local clothing store.

My 14 year old son Gary has Autism Spectrum Disorder and is also a large sized young man(would make a great linebacker)who is entering freshman year. He receives services through MRDD and Respite services through Sunshine Children's home. Due to his size I am unable to buy clothing at local chainstores because they do not carry bigger sizes. Sunshine has allowed his Respite funds to be used to purchase clothing for him at a specialty clothing store. Not having any stores of this nature in their voucher program I had to call around and find a local shop. First call was to Jack's Menswear on Dorr and Secor(near Byrne). Jack the owner was so gracious to accept a voucher for clothing.

So in March '08 Gary was able to be fitted for jeans that actually fit perfect and was able to get other items he needed. Now this school year we chose to go back to Jack's not only for the clothing but for the awesome service he gives. He treated my son like royalty. Pulling clothing off the racks and laying them out for Gary's liking. He showed Gary around the store: shoes, shirts, pants and coats. There was not an area unturned that Jack showed my son. He had such a great rapport with Gary, that my son opened up and conversed with him like never before. It's just amazing to see Gary hold his head up and make contact.

So I would like to give a 5 star kudos to Jack and all his employees at Jack's Menswear. Please if you shop local; try him. The store caters to all sizes, not just Big Mens.

Again Thank you Jack for the wonderful service!

created by ToledoLatina on Aug 15, 2008 at 02:16:31 pm     Comments: 8

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WOW! That's absolutely fantastic! I'm glad you and your son were able to find such a wonderful store!

posted by justsimplyholly on Aug 15, 2008 at 02:28:00 pm     #



Nice balance to the tragedy that happened at that same intersection (dorr and secor)

posted by billy on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:24:02 pm     #



Customer service is a fading art, glad to hear it is still alive in some parts....

posted by Ace_Face on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:45:30 pm     #



I will check out Jacks soon. Nice positive post, giving credit where credit is due.

TAHL

posted by TheAssHoleLawyer on Aug 15, 2008 at 04:12:05 pm     #



Good to hear customer service is still alive some places.

posted by JeepMaker on Aug 15, 2008 at 04:28:37 pm     #



Good story - I'll keep that in mind when I hear about anyone needing to shop for menswear!

posted by mom2 on Aug 15, 2008 at 06:16:54 pm     #



Wow ToledoLatina --

That is so great! Thanks for sharing it here.

posted by corky on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:56:36 pm     #



I've never been to Jacks, but I'll try them now. Thanks for the heart warming story. Seem like it's getting harder to find someone who truly cares about others.

posted by AmericanPie on Aug 16, 2008 at 09:10:37 pm     #