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
The Life Cycle of a Garment Donated to Working Wardrobes
When Working Wardrobes was founded in 1990, self-esteem, including wardrobing, was top-of-mind. From the beginning, we realized that clothing is more than just what a person wears, it is the power to choose how a person presents themself to the world. “Enclothed cognition” is a term coined in 2012 that
Q & A Session with Working Wardrobes’ Retail Managers
Last week, we sat down with all four Working Wardrobes’ retail managers for our Rebuilding Careers podcast to get the inside scoop on a visit to The Hanger Outlets or The Hanger Boutiques. These women offered camaraderie, insights into what you can expect when you walk into one of Working
Joblessness in Orange County — The Barriers to Work are Not Always Obvious
Editorial from Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush As the CEO of Working Wardrobes, I see first-hand how joblessness in Orange County affects individuals, families, and communities. Employment numbers in Orange County are rising, and yet the county still faces serious unemployment and underemployment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Success Story: How Your Donations Are Put to Use
Since our inception in 1990, the goal of Working Wardrobes has been to leave an enduring change in the lives of our clients, their families, and in the community. In the decades that followed, our fearless founder, Jerri Rosen, made sure we did just that. 2020 was a year that