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Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Our Vision

A future where every person transforms their potential into purpose, to create lives of lasting fulfillment and ultimately a stronger community.

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Knowing what you want to do and how to get there can be intimidating. Our Career Navigators are here to help you set a goal and create a plan because your future is our purpose. We’re here to help get you where you need to go.

Development

Do you have a dream? We’ve got you covered. Our library of online and in-person trainings, workshops, and certification programs have been expertly designed to help you on your employment journey.

Readiness

Whether you’re looking to conquer that interview with confidence, update your resume, or find a new path forward, our Career Coaches are in your corner and ready to help you harness your power.

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Feeling good is just as important as looking good. Whether it’s your 1st job or your 101st, our personal stylists are ready to help you find the perfect outfit to make you feel confident and stand out in a crowded job market.

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Our Impact

130,000

Clients served since 1990

2,000+

Volunteers each year

500,000

Garments Donated Each Year

185

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We can’t transform a community alone. Your help makes it possible to empower our clients, giving them the self-confidence to be proactive and take hold of their futures. At Working Wardrobes, there’s more than one way to get involved:

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We believe in taking every opportunity we can to turn action into a force for good. When you shop at The Hanger Retail Stores, 100% of the profits go directly back to funding our career readiness services, ensuring our clients are more prepared than ever to overcome barriers to gainful employment.

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Harness the full potential of your company by helping us to give back to the community, investing in a workforce that makes Southern California more diverse, innovative, and effective than ever before.

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Client Testimonials

“Thank you for all the resources, teachings, and understanding. I cannot express the gratitude, thankfulness and hope you give us. Working Wardrobes is the light at the end of my dark tunnel in life.”

Young Adult in Theo Lacy Facility

“Working Wardrobes helped me feel human again. I never thought I’d be able to find help, a job and be able to get back on my feet. Thank you for helping me overcome my job search barriers and find meaningful employment. My son and I are so grateful for this new start.”

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What’s New from Working Wardrobes

Episode 52: Redefining Your Limits: How Mindset Shapes Your Journey

CEO Bonni Pomush sits down with EOS Implementer and lifelong leader Will Crist, to explore the transformative power of mindset. From sweeping floors for 25 cents an hour to empowering business owners and navigating spiritual leadership, Will shares how embracing life’s challenges as “issues, not obstacles” has fueled his journey. Discover powerful insights on integration, purpose, and redefining what’s possible—plus the unforgettable story of an intern who proved that even with the odds stacked against you, there are truly no limitations.

April 22nd, 2025|

Episode 51: How Full is Your Hat Rack?

Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, and Working Wardrobes CEO, Bonni Pomush discuss the many roles women embrace on the daily, the importance of each skill set, and remembering to care for one’s self during the process of changing from fedora to fascinator to fez in an instant.

April 8th, 2025|

Episode 50: One Step at a Time: The Power of Resilience

This Women's History Month, join us for a special episode of the Rebuilding Careers Podcast. Bonnie Palmish, CEO of Working Wardrobes, sits down with Annette Walker, President of City of Hope Orange County. Annette shares her incredible journey—from her first paycheck at KFC to leading a world-class healthcare institution. Through honest reflections and personal insights, Annette discusses overcoming obstacles, embracing challenges with courage and faith, and the profound strength found in taking life's journey one step at a time.

April 2nd, 2025|