Cafecito with Working Wardrobes: Brewing Stronger Partnerships Across Orange County
On the afternoon of August 12th, the doors of the Working Wardrobes Career Success Center in Santa Ana opened wide for something simple and powerful: coffee, snacks, and honest conversation. Cafecito with Working Wardrobes brought together fellow service providers from across Orange County for
Meet Lisette
Five years ago, Lisette walked through the doors of Working Wardrobes during one of the most difficult chapters of her life. Recently, she returned through those same doors—but this time, as a community partner helping others find their own path forward. Before coming to Working Wardrobes,
Nominations Are Now Open for The Power Within 2027
Working Wardrobes is excited to announce that nominations are now open for The Power Within 2027, taking place on March 19, 2027. The Power Within celebrates extraordinary women whose leadership, resilience, and commitment to creating opportunity inspire those around them. This signature event brings our community
A Powerful Morning of Service, Leadership & Opportunity
More than 150 community leaders, veterans, employers, partners,
Chef Jamie Gwen Returns to the Stage for The Great Opportunity Gala
We’re excited to welcome Chef Jamie Gwen back to the Working Wardrobes stage, this time as the auctioneer for The Great Opportunity Gala on October 24! Jamie joined us earlier this year as the Giving Moment Chair at our inaugural The Power Within, where she helped inspire
Volunteer Spotlight: Janelle Castro
This summer, Janelle Castro brought her passion for community impact and organizational excellence to Working Wardrobes as our People Operations Intern. Throughout her internship, she supported the People Operations team with goal-driven projects, volunteer email management, organizational templates, and even stepped in as a Front Desk Ambassador whenever an extra
Meet a ChangeMaker: Trey Gledhill
Since joining Working Wardrobes in May, Trey Gledhill has been focused on keeping our Donation Center running smoothly and efficiently. As Donation Center Supervisor, he oversees the receiving, sorting, and delivery of donations while working alongside a dedicated team committed to serving our clients and customers. One of Trey's favorite
Working Wardrobes Empowers the Next Generation: nearly 200 Simon Scholars Styled with Confidence
This July, Working Wardrobes was honored to continue our long-standing partnership with Simon Scholars, helping students build the confidence and professional presence they need to succeed in college, internships, and their future careers. Throughout the month, we welcomed 190 Simon Scholars to our Career Success Center during 18 wardrobing