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Your Future. Our Purpose.

Our Vision

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

Navigation

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.

Wardrobing

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.

Our Impact

142,000+

Clients served since 1990

18,000+

Volunteers Hours Each Year

550,000

Garments Donated Each Year

185

Partner Programs & Service Programs

Help Transform Lives

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:

Donate Money

Donate Clothing

Donate Time

Shop For A Cause

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.

Shop The Hanger Boutiques

Shop The Hanger Outlets

Giving Back is Good for Business

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.

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.”
Rachelle

What’s New from Working Wardrobes

Help Us Earn District 73 Nonprofit Recognition

Working Wardrobes is honored to share that Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris is recognizing nonprofits making a meaningful difference across California’s District 73, and we would be proud to be considered. For more than 35 years, Working Wardrobes has helped individuals overcome barriers to employment through career readiness

March 17th, 2026|
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Meet a ChangeMaker: Anna Villarreal

For almost 2 years, Anna Villarreal has been making a meaningful impact as a Career Navigator on Working Wardrobes’ Client Services team. In her role, Anna helps clients build workforce readiness skills, connect with resources, and take important steps toward self-sufficiency. What Anna loves most about her work is seeing

March 17th, 2026|
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Volunteer Spotlight: TsunYa Mountford

TsunYa Mountford began volunteering with Working Wardrobes in August 2025 and since then she has shared her time, care, and creativity with Working Wardrobes in a variety of volunteer roles, including front desk volunteer, wardrobe assistant, and wardrobe stylist. No matter where she is serving, TsunYa brings a thoughtful presence

March 17th, 2026|
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