NEWS RELEASE

                                                             For Immediate Release

                                                             November 7, 2006 

                                                             Photos Available Upon Request  

A Lamborghini. The Marines. A Puppy. Outrageous Tennies…
All Were Part of the “Black Tie & Tennies” Gala Event that Raised $150,000
to Fund Working Wardrobes’ New Career Development Center

 Fountain Valley, Calif: On Saturday, November 4, 2006, nearly 300 guests gathered at The Island Hotel in Newport Beach to show off their outrageously decorated tennies while celebrating the moving success stories from Working Wardrobes’ programs. The evening continued to rev up during the live auction as guests had the opportunity to bid on a weekend rental of a Gallardo Spyder donated by Lamborghini of Orange County, a rare experience onboard a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and a Black Labrador puppy. Scores of other one-of-a-kind live and silent auction items were on display and by the end of the evening, nearly $150,000 had been raised to support Working Wardrobes new Career Development Center!

The “Black Tie & Tennies” Gala was no ordinary event which combined luxury and comfort with a fun twist. “It was a wonderful evening of elegance, entertainment and the most creatively decorated tennies I’ve seen! We were proud to host an event that brought together more than 250 people to have a great time and support an organization we each truly believe in,” shared Christy Marlin, president of the Designing Women, a guild in support of Working Wardrobes.

Irvine Mayor Beth Krom was on-hand to help recognize law firm Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear with an award for Outstanding Corporate Partner. Jerri Rosen, Founder and Executive Director of Working Wardrobes, honored Phoenix Houses of Orange County as an Outstanding Community Partner. “It was a privilege to be able to publicly honor Knobbe Martens and Phoenix House for their ongoing commitment to Working Wardrobes. The support of both these organizations has been vital to the success of our mission and has helped restore self-sufficiency and dignity to countless men, women and teens,” says Jerri Rosen, Founder/Executive Director of Working Wardrobes.

This year’s gala is presented by Designing Women, a guild supporting Working Wardrobes’ mission to help adults in crises get back to work. Designing Women brings together a group of dedicated, dynamic volunteers who organize fundraising events and build awareness for the services Working Wardrobes provides for the community.

The proceeds from the “Black Tie & Tennies” Gala will help fund Working Wardrobes’ Career Development Center which will begin construction in December 2006. The Center will help broaden the services Working Wardrobes currently offers by providing valuable job readiness workshops, career consultations, computer stations for resume development and job searching, and a resource library. This addition represents the most significant expansion of service in the organization’s 16-year history.

About Working Wardrobes:

Working Wardrobes is dedicated to providing assistance to men, women and at-risk youth to achieve self-sufficiency. They offer career-readiness and life skills workshops, wardrobing and personal grooming services and access to the Career Development Center (CDC). The CDC features a career counselor for one-on-one consultations, employment opportunities with corporate partners, internet access for job searches, resume development tools, and a resource library. Since 1991, Working Wardrobes has grown to serve more than 30,000 adults experiencing a variety of life crises including homelessness, catastrophic illness, alcohol and substance abuse, and traumatic financial losses. Working Wardrobes serves Cal Works recipients, clients of social service agencies, and individuals in 70 shelters/programs in Orange County, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. www.workingwardrobes.org

About Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

Founded in 1962, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP has locations in six cities throughout California and is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. The over 200 lawyers at the firm work in cooperation with general corporate and business counsel in transactional and litigation matters. For more than 10 years Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP has provided this same level of expertise and commitment to Working Wardrobes. In 1995 they registered Working Wardrobes’ trademark. Attorneys for Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP have successfully defended the organization’s trademark on three occasions, a service which has played an essential role in protecting the integrity of their name. www.kmob.com

About Phoenix House

Since 1967, Phoenix House has been helping people of all ages from all walks of live lead fulfilling, drug-free lives. They treat over 6,000 adults and teens each day in more than 100 drug and alcohol treatment programs in nine states. Phoenix House Orange County has been an extraordinary partner to Working Wardrobes for the past nine years.  Hundreds of residents have assisted in daily activities such as clothing and accessory preparation for clients, provided trades support to renovate The Hanger, an upscale resale shop in Tustin, the Working Wardrobes Thrift Shop in Anaheim and the Working Wardrobes Center in Fountain Valley and offered tremendous support in preparing for annual Days of Self-Esteem.  In return, the Phoenix House residents have participated in the Days of Self-Esteem and receive excellent quality clothing for their volunteer service. www.phoenixhouse.org

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