We are Working Wardrobes
Founded by Jerri Rosen in 1990, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to help people overcome barriers to gainful employment. Through our Rebuilding Careers program, clients gain access to a wide range of career readiness services, all completely individualized and delivered with the utmost dignity and respect.
Whatever barriers you face, we are here to help
We offer a comprehensive and effective range of career readiness services at no cost to our clients. No matter what stands between you and gainful employment, our Rebuilding Careers program will help you achieve The Power of a Paycheck™.
Career Navigation
Work 1:1 with a Career Navigator to create an Individualized Employment Plan and set achievable goals.
Career Readiness
Update your resume, refresh your interviewing skills, and identify possible career paths with the help of a qualified Career Coach.
Career Development
Gain access to our library of online and in-person trainings, workshops, certification programs, and linkages to other supportive services.
Professional Wardrobing
Find your perfect “Success Suit” with the help of our personal stylists and prepare to interview with confidence.
Our Impact
Named one of the “Best Charitable Organizations” in Orange County, Working Wardrobes transforms thousands of lives each year through our award-winning career readiness services.
125,000+
Clients served since 1990
2,000+
Volunteers each year
185
Partner programs & service providers
500,000+
Garments donated each year
Client Testimonials
Young Adult in Theo Lacy Facility
“Thank you for all the resources, teachings, and understanding. I cannot express the gratitude, thankfulness and hope you give us. Working Wardrobes is the light at the end of my dark tunnel in life.”
Rachelle
“Working Wardrobes helped me feel human again. I never thought I’d be able to find help, a job and be able to get back on my feet. Thank you for helping me overcome my job search barriers and find meaningful employment. My son and I are so grateful for this new start.”
The Latest from Working Wardrobes
A Heartfelt Alliance: Edwards Lifesciences and Working Wardrobes
Edwards Lifesciences pours their heart into everything they do. Especially when it comes to their partnership with Working Wardrobes. A leading provider of innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease, Edwards understands the need for sustainability as opposed to a quick fix. We look forward to celebrating their generosity
Working Wardrobes 2024 Annual Gala will Celebrate The Power of Opportunity
Thirty-four years ago, Jerri Rosen bestowed a Day of Self-Esteem upon a group of domestic violence survivors. This simple act of kindness evolved into an organization that has provided over 125,000 jobseekers vital support on their career readiness journeys. Since its inception, Working Wardrobes has continued to uplift by
Reclaiming Hope: Gary’s Path to a Brighter Future with Working Wardrobes
Gary’s road to Working Wardrobes was long and filled with seemingly insurmountable twists and turns: a premature high school exit, scraping by with odd jobs, homelessness, and drug addiction that led to incarceration. When September 11th, 2001 devastated our nation, it evoked something within Gary. As he sat with