Veteran in Orange County — Veterans and Servicemembers Joblessness and Uniquely Difficult Barriers
Editorial from Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush In 2020, over 6,300 Veterans in Orange County had an income level below poverty.¹ With Southern California’s high cost of living, transitioning active duty, reserve, guard, Veterans and their families need access to reliable, consistent, and high-wage work. Approximately 15,000 individuals transition out
Working Wardrobes Q3 Rebuilding Careers Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Summer is here, which means new Rebuilding Careers opportunities to bring job seekers the tools they need to find meaningful employment. At Working Wardrobes, we are also looking forward to increased volunteering due to lighter schedules that come with summer, and are excited to announce some upcoming Q3 events and
Working Wardrobes Success Stories: How Our VetNet Program Provides a Hand Up
The Working Wardrobes VetNet Program supports men, women, and families of our Military Veterans and transitioning Service Members. We provide a variety of workforce readiness services through Veteran Behavioral Health and Peer Support Services (VBHPSS) programs. In an environment of dignity and respect, our team works to develop a career
How We Are Rebuilding Careers for Veterans
In Orange County, Veterans continue to be among the most vulnerable populations. Veterans face job insecurity, financial distress, lack of reliable transportation, high gas and food prices, and difficulty receiving benefits to which they are entitled. Without these heroes' service to our country, we would not enjoy the freedoms we
Critical Needs of Transitioning active duty, reserve, guard, Veterans and their families Facing Joblessness
Every year in Orange County, thousands of individuals transition out of military service and into civilian life. These service members face uniquely difficult barriers to obtaining meaningful employment that will fund housing, transportation, healthcare, and childcare. In June, Working Wardrobes will host our annual Power Up for Success event and
A Client Success Story: How Shopping at The Hanger Powers Working Wardrobes’ Rebuilding Careers Programs
When you shop in a Working Wardrobes retail store, The Hanger, you provide more than just funds or clothing, you provide the chance for a person to pursue their dreams and change their life. Purchases made in our retail stores support our Rebuilding Careers Programs. Every day, the Working Wardrobes
Working Wardrobes VetNet Program Wins 2022 Vetty Award for Veteran Employment
Working Wardrobes is proud to announce that our VetNet Program has been awarded the Vetty Award for Veteran Employment. “To be a top three national nominee for the Academy of United States Veterans, 7th Annual Veterans Awards is an honor in itself,” says Working Wardrobes Director of the VetNet Program
Working Wardrobes Gives Veterans and the Unemployed the Tools to Return to the Workforce
Southern California is one of the most beautiful places to live in America, but for many, the high cost of living makes Southern California a place of heartache. Finding meaningful employment with sufficient wages can help job seekers build the best lives for their families and themselves. Job seekers need