30 Strong! Thank you and Recap
30 Strong! Success Our first virtual fundraising event – 30 Strong! – was a success! This event helped renew team spirit, fight the pandemic blues, get people outdoors, and enabled us work together to help people in our community receive the Power of a Paycheck. In all, you helped us raise more than $76,000!! Many participated between March 19 and March 28, with the love and intent of raising money for Working Wardrobes’ Rebuilding Careers scholarship program over the 10-day period. It was one of our most successful peer-to-peer fundraisers
Working Wardrobes Earth Day 30% Off
Shop, Save, Help - And Get 30% Off! Did you know that more than 11 million tons of textiles end up in landfills? It's sad, but true. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 5.8 percent of total Municipal Solid Waste and 8 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are made up of textiles that have made their way to landfills. At Working Wardrobes' resale shops, The Hanger Boutiques and The Hanger Outlets, we work to protect the environment by reusing and recycling clothing. Because we have generous donors and
Are you out of work?
If you're unemployed or underemployed, we're here to support you. At Working Wardrobes, we know exactly how it feels to be out of work and out of hope. If you're unemployed or underemployed, please call (714) 210-2460. Our doors are open and we are ready to provide our career development resources in the wake of the pandemic. We provide hard and soft skills training, resume writing and interview skills, career workshops, one-on-one career consultations, individualized employment plans, and industry certifications to prepare you for your next job. Please
Women’s Unemployment and the Mental Health Fallout
The Mental Health Fallout of Women's Unemployment Earlier this year, we published an in-depth report about the staggering women's unemployment rates in Southern California. Today, we address the emotional and mental health issues females face after leaving the workforce to care for their children and families. This is unacceptable for our community, our country, and for all women who are going through these challenges. Read the full article here. We know you stand with us to help women get on their feet and back
Jerri Rosen, Inside Working Wardrobes April 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO of Working Wardrobes Hello, everyone, and welcome to this issue of Inside Working Wardrobes. Recently, I had the distinct honor of interviewing Marissa Lillard, Susan Elseman, and Amber Gusa. They are Women with Drive members, part of Cox Automotive - a rare group of females who work in the automotive industry. Not only are they a part of the car business, they're a dominating force! This interview was timely for many reasons. To start, these past 12 months have been particularly hard on women
Inside Working Wardrobes April 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO, Working Wardrobes We have a very interesting lineup of articles in this edition of Inside Working Wardrobes, including our podcast interview with incredible Women with Drive members at Cox Automotive. We've also included details about how we're helping the unemployed and we give you info on how we're helping keep the planet green! The Details Women's Unemployment and the Mental Health Fallout Unemployment rates among women in Orange County have skyrocketed. Beyond financial problems, females who have left the
Women’s Unemployment and Mental Health
Women's Unemployment in Southern California: The Mental Health Fallout According to the National Women’s Law Center regarding U.S. job loss figures for December 2020, our economy sustained a net loss of 140,000 jobs. A closer look at the data paints an urgent picture for women. 100% of jobs lost were held by women. Sadly, women were hardest hit by unemployment during the pandemic. In September 2020, 865,000 women left the workforce compared to 216,000 men. That’s over four times as many women as men who lost their jobs, primarily due
The Strength of Paying it Forward
The Strength of Paying it Forward Angela knows what challenge is all about. After her 4-year incarceration, her life seemed like an endless list of daunting and overwhelming tasks. Unrealistic expectations and worries about re-entry, particularly about finding employment, were constantly on her mind. "I felt well-equipped, since I had a great resume and education, however, no one prepares you fully for the stigma of having a felony and the trauma of reentering society," she told us. Angela was referred to Working Wardrobes by her parole officer after her release.