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A Remarkable Year of Impact — Made Possible by You A Remarkable Year of Impact — Made Possible by You  As we close out 2025, we reflect with gratitude on a year defined by growth, resilience, and life-transforming impact—made possible because of donors like you.  Read more Staying the Course: Rafael’s Journey Rafael came to Working Wardrobes with one clear goal: to get back to union work. While navigating the long process of reestablishing himself with the local laborer’s union, he needed support to stay stable and keep moving forward. With coaching, workshops, and help

Dignity in the Mirror. Confidence at the Door. It Starts with You- Tomorrow! GivingTuesday is TOMORROW   This GivingTuesday, you can help someone get back to work. Tomorrow, our community will come together for GivingTuesday — a day dedicated to generosity and showing up for our neighbors. At Working Wardrobes, that generosity looks like job seekers getting career coaching, professional clothing, and the support they need to step into interviews feeling ready. Because of you, people who’ve faced unemployment, housing instability, or major life changes are finding steady work and rebuilding their lives. You Helped

Dignity in the Mirror. Confidence at the Door. It Starts With You.     Every success story we celebrate starts with you—the person who chooses to give so a neighbor can rebuild their life through work. On GivingTuesday (Tuesday, December 2, 2025), your generosity becomes coaching, job training, and head-to-toe wardrobing that help clients show up strong, land interviews, and say “yes” to opportunity. Read more From Setback to Comeback: Edward’s Story Edward came to Working Wardrobes with a passion for banking and finance but faced hiring barriers due to past mistakes. With support from

Your Support Can Transform the Future of Work — Here’s How   Your Support Can Transform the Future of Work — Here’s How   At Working Wardrobes, we believe in the power of second chances. Join us for Justice Reimagined: Rebuilding Lives Through Work—a transformative event that brings together community leaders, employers, and justice-impacted individuals to explore the true meaning of empowerment through employment.  Read more  Adrian’s Journey: A Gift of Confidence and a Fresh Start When Adrian came to Working Wardrobes, his confidence was low. He committed to our job-readiness workshops and coaching,

Working Wardrobes Named Partner of the Year Join Us in Celebrating Our Partnership with Simon Scholars - Your Support Matters!    Working Wardrobes Named Partner of the Year by Simon Scholars  Behind every Scholar’s success is a community that believes in them, and we’re proud to be part of that story. This year, Working Wardrobes has been named Partner of the Year by the Simon Scholars Program. Working Wardrobes and Simon Scholars have a partnership that expands over a decade, supporting rising scholars through workforce readiness training and professional wardrobe experiences.  Read more Working Wardrobes Partners

Five Women. One Stage. Nominate Now! Help Us Recognize Incredible Women. Submit Your Nomination!   Nominate a Woman for The Power Within   Celebrate five extraordinary women whose journeys of leadership, resilience, and reinvention will be honored at our signature luncheon. Working Wardrobes is proud to launch a brand-new signature luncheon: The Power Within—a celebration of the strength, style, and stories of remarkable Orange County women. Read more Nominate Shop Early, Give Back All Season Long The holidays are almost here—why not shop early and make a difference? From discounted getaways to cozy holiday merchandise,