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  Help Others Shine through Style - Don't Miss out on This Opportunity! Turning Outfits into Opportunities: Style Squad Training  Ready to transform lives through the power of style? Style Squad Training Day is open to current and potential volunteers who want to learn how to style clients for interviews and career success—with dignity, respect, and impact.  Read more Introducing Our Final 2025 Suit Society Honoree  Working Wardrobes is proud to honor Kim Stemper as one of this year’s Suit Society honorees. Kim has spent more than a decade shining a spotlight on generosity in

  Keynote Announced: Jill Schulman to Address Veterans in November We’re excited to share some big news: Jill Schulman—acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and expert on the science of bravery—will headline our Fall 2025 Power Up for Success (PUFS) event on Friday, November 14th, at the Orange County Administration Offices in Santa Ana for a transformative day of connection, inspiration, and opportunity. Read more From Client to Colleague: Richard’s Full-Circle Journey  Richard’s journey with Working Wardrobes began when he was living in a sober living facility. After attending a presentation we gave at the home, he took a bold step forward—reaching out

Empowering Future Leaders Through Community Collaboration This July, Simon Scholars and Sharefest Inc. teamed up with Working Wardrobes to provide 223 young adults with a transformative professional development experience. From personalized “Success Suits” to career branding workshops, students walked away with confidence, purpose, and a powerful sense of readiness for the future. Read more Introducing 2 More of Our Inaugural Suit Society Honorees: A Celebration of Impact and Generosity At this year’s 35th Anniversary Gala, The Power of One, we are proud to recognize six remarkable 2024 Suit Society Honorees who exemplify leadership,

Power Up a Future This Fall  On Friday, November 14th, lives will be transformed in a single day of purpose, connection, and opportunity at the County of Orange's Administration Buildings in Santa Ana. Veterans, military spouses, and working-age youth will come together for a day of connection, confidence-building, and career empowerment.  Read more A Celebration of Jerri Rosen’s Life and Legacy  On June 26, 2025, the Working Wardrobes community came together in deep love and reflection to honor the extraordinary life of our founder, Jerri Rosen. Held at the Career Success Center, the Celebration

Community in Action: Restoring Confidence, One Donation at a Time  Recently, Working Wardrobes experienced an unfortunate break-in. Handbags, jewelry, shoes, and accessories were stolen from the Wardrobe Center at our headquarters, the Career Success Center. While the loss of property is disappointing, what truly stings is knowing these items were donated to ultimately empower people on their journey to thriving and sharing their unique talents through employment.  Read more CommerceWest Bank – Investing in Purpose and Possibility At Working Wardrobes, we believe that purpose-driven partnerships are the foundation of meaningful impact—and CommerceWest Bank

Introducing the Inaugural Suit Society 2025 Honorees  We are proud to announce the launch of the Working Wardrobes Suit Society—a new recognition program honoring individuals whose extraordinary generosity, leadership, and service have transformed the lives of our clients and empowered our mission.   Read more One Outfit at a Time: How You Can Empower Young Futures  At Working Wardrobes, we believe in more than just clothing people for interviews—we believe in restoring dignity, building confidence, and opening doors to life-changing opportunities. One of the most meaningful ways to be part of this mission is through