Working Wardrobes

In 2023, we reached 5,579 clients, which exceeded our pre-pandemic and pre-fire levels of service! Your support allows people to overcome all sorts of barriers to gainful employment. Check out what you were able to help us accomplish in 2023. Watch the Annual Report video here: https://lnkd.in/giX2yXre #annualreport #workingwardrobes #orangecounty #southerncalifornia #nonprofitorganization #ocnonprofit #nonprofit #community #donate #employment #jobs #careers #workforcedevelopment #thrift

We’re excited to announce our Women's Power Up for Success event on October 25th! This event presents a day of no-cost career preparedness services to active duty Marines/Sailors preparing to transition out of the military. If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring, email DevelopmentTeam@workingwardrobes.org for more information about how you can get involved. Your support helps make it an unforgettable day for our fellow Veterans.

Terance is a Working Wardrobes Career Coach who helps clients achieve their goals with his inspiring and culturally sensitive coaching style. He is a sought-after trainer and coach who is passionate and patient in teaching clients the skills they need to handle difficult transitions, whether they are changing careers or adapting to a new work culture. Terance is a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served honorably as a telecommunications petty officer and received extensive training in communications and computer operations. He shares his experience with active duty Marines & Sailors as a workshop facilitator at our biannual Power Up for Success events aboard Camp Pendleton and is also a Workshop Facilitator working with young adults on our CA4ALL Santa Ana community partnership. “I love being a career coach and trainer who is passionate and patient in guiding our clients in their discovery of key transferable skills to unlock and expand their career options.” “I have a passion for sharing my career coaching insights and experience with young adults and military professionals, which is my way of giving back to those who have helped me in my career path.”

We’re excited to announce our Women's Power Up for Success event on October 25th! This event presents a day of no-cost career preparedness services to active duty Marines/Sailors preparing to transition out of the military. If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring, email DevelopmentTeam@workingwardrobes.org for more information about how you can get involved. Your support helps make it an unforgettable day for our fellow Veterans.

Jewelry Drive! Bring in the finishing touch to our success suits! Don't know what to do with your broken Jewelry? Bring it to Working Wardrobes! We have an amazing volunteer team that repairs and repurposes loved jewelry into the perfect accessory for our clients' success suit. Luxury items symbolize empowerment, confidence, and a fresh start. Your thoughtful donations can be the key to unlocking new opportunities for someone in need. Let's come together to make a positive impact on the lives of those striving for success. Donation Center Address: 17392 Daimler Street, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614 Tues–Sat: 9AM – 3PM (Closed Holiday Weekends) #orangecounty #southerncalifornia #nonprofitorganization #ocnonprofit #nonprofit #community #donate #employment #jobs #careers #workforcedevelopment #workingwardrobes #thrift

Are you looking to grow your career in retail? Working Wardrobes is hiring a Boutique Retail Store Manager to stay in direct client contact and will be responsible for furthering awareness of Working Wardrobes through the resale stores in order to serve more individuals in our community. If you or someone you know may be interested in pursuing this rewarding opportunity, apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/g5tTitrD!

Last chance! Your opportunity to continue creating Infinite Horizons is here! Shop for the cause - this auction includes items received after the gala and new bundles/pricing. Check out the catalog and enter your bids through TONIGHT September 25th. --- Here's how you can get started with bidding! 1. Visit the event webpage - Infinite Horizons: The Power of Opportunity https://lnkd.in/gYnuD4h3 2. Click "sign in" in the upper right corner. Create an account by clicking "Request Account." 3. Fill out the account information form and click Request Account. 4. You will receive an email inviting you to "Create Account." 5. Once your account is created and logged in, click "Auction Catalog." 6. Then, click "View Catalog." 7. Once in the catalog, click the green bar at the top and filter to "Show Closing Soonest First." This will move all the open items to the top of the catalog. 8. You are ready to bid! Note: If you didn't choose to receive text notifications for being outbid, an "Outbid" button will appear in the upper right corner of the eCatalog, allowing you to check when you've been outbid. If you have any questions, email DevelopmentTeam@workingwardrobes.org.

Joanna Lee is a Navy veteran working hard to provide for herself and her daughter. With limited internet access at home, she has been forced to confront her physical disability with frequent trips to the library computers making her search for employment particularly challenging and painful. The VetNet Program was able to provide a laptop and printer for this veteran which has significantly enhanced her ability to efficiently study and better prepare for job hunting and the application process. In the short period of time Joanna has been with the program, she has begun her journey to further her education. Most importantly, her steadfast determination for work has resulted in an offer with the Navy Region Southwest as an Operations Assistant. Ms. Lee is extremely thankful for what the VetNet Program and Working Wardrobes have done for her and her daughter. She is a proud supporter of our mission!

At Working Wardrobes, we proudly honor the strength and resilience of our Veterans through the incredible Quilts of Valor. From overcoming homelessness and career setbacks to finding new purpose, these Veterans are living proof that with the right support, anything is possible. Their journeys are filled with courage, determination, and the drive to succeed.

Recently, our beloved CEO, Bonni Pomush, appeared on the Critical Mass Business Talk Show to discuss Working Wardrobes' impactful mission of empowering individuals to secure gainful employment and achieve lasting self-sufficiency. Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County. Listen today! https://lnkd.in/g-zTDNfy