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  Meet Chef Jamie Gwen — your Power Within Giving Moment Chair We’re thrilled to share an exciting announcement — Celebrity Chef, author, and media personality Chef Jamie Gwen will serve as the Giving Moment Chair for Working Wardrobes’ inaugural Power Within Luncheon. Read more Richard Ward’s Legacy Story For those of us who feel a sense of purpose—a mission in life—legacy is often top of mind. How will we be remembered? What impact will we have made on our community and the world? How have our efforts truly made a difference? These questions are central to how

  Jerri Rosen’s Final Gift: The Story Behind Her Book Skirts & Pants on Fire In this heartfelt episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with author, speaker, facilitator of Sam’s Salons, founding member of Impact Giving, and one of Jerri’s dearest friends, Sam Dawson, to honor the life and legacy of Jerri Rosen, founder of Working Wardrobes. Together, they reflect on Jerri’s resilience, leadership, and unwavering belief in possibility—and the journey of completing her memoir, Skirts & Pants on Fire. Watch episode Buy the book Book + The Power Within

  Leading with Grit, Purpose, and Power: Kim Shepherd to Emcee The Power Within We’re excited to announce that Kim Shepherd will serve as the emcee for Working Wardrobes’ inaugural The Power Within Luncheon—an inspiring afternoon dedicated to celebrating confidence, purpose, and the power of opportunity.  Read more  Journey For Good Foundation We are proud to shine a spotlight on Journey For Good Foundation and the HMSHost by Avolta team at John Wayne Airport for their extraordinary generosity and partnership with Working Wardrobes.  Read more Finding His Way Forward: Jonathan’s Journey to Purpose When Jonathan

  Announcing the Honorees of The Power Within  Working Wardrobes is proud to announce the five extraordinary women selected as honorees for our inaugural The Power Within luncheon—a new signature event celebrating leadership, resilience, and reinvention among Orange County women.  Read more Welcome to Our Board: Olga Kosenko We’re proud to welcome Olga Kosenko to the Working Wardrobes Board of Directors. Olga is a strategic healthcare and human resources executive with 25+ years of experience and currently serves as Senior Director of the People Team at Optum Health, where she leads national initiatives to enhance clinician experience, strengthen

  Justice Reimagined Brings Community Together to Open Doors to Second Chances  Working Wardrobes’ recent Power Up for Success: Justice Reimagined event was more than a program — it was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community comes together to support dignity, opportunity, and meaningful work.  Read more Countdown to Confidence: Your Support Makes the Difference This Year-End  As 2025 draws to a close, Working Wardrobes is inviting our community of supporters to join us in a powerful season of giving — one that helps more job seekers step confidently into their next chapter. With demand

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