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Hosting the July Power UP For Success (PUFS) event for the first time at our very own Career Success Center was the ultimate finale of the month celebrating freedom and fireworks. Encouragement, love, and inspiration permeated the air as more than 40 individuals facing various employment barriers were empowered

Edwards Lifesciences pours their heart into everything they do. Especially when it comes to their partnership with Working Wardrobes. A leading provider of innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease, Edwards understands the need for sustainability as opposed to a quick fix. We look forward to celebrating their generosity

Thirty-four years ago, Jerri Rosen bestowed a Day of Self-Esteem upon a group of domestic violence survivors. This simple act of kindness evolved into an organization that has provided over 125,000 jobseekers vital support on their career readiness journeys. Since its inception, Working Wardrobes has continued to uplift by

Gary’s road to Working Wardrobes was long and filled with seemingly insurmountable twists and turns: a premature high school exit, scraping by with odd jobs, homelessness, and drug addiction that led to incarceration. When September 11th, 2001 devastated our nation, it evoked something within Gary. As he sat with

As a supporter of Working Wardrobes, Laguna Niguel’s Mayor Pro Tem, Stephanie Oddo, recently took time out of her busy schedule to visit The Hanger. It had been a minute since she’d been at The Hanger Boutique Laguna Niguel. Pleased with her few past purchases, it was only recently

Derek’s brother was severely and permanently injured in Afghanistan when a 500-pound IED hit his convoy. Though he’d planned on 8 years in the Marine Corps, Derek selflessly cut his own service career short to be a full-time caregiver. With absolutely no income or benefits, he depleted his savings,

The clock was ticking. Marine Corps Veteran, Amanda, had three days to secure a job as well as housing for herself and her 14 year-old daughter. 2023 dealt her some serious blows and early 2024 wasn’t much kinder. The former Military Policewoman had always been the poster child for

Catherine, a Veteran, and her teenage daughter faced dire circumstances, finding refuge in their car. Through the aid of Working Wardrobes’ Peer Navigator, Cris, they were provided with temporary housing and connected to vital resources. With Cris's support, Catherine secured permanent housing, empowering her to rebuild their lives.