Give The Power of a Paycheck™; Join the Rebuilding Careers Coalition
Right now, despite improving numbers, Orange County still faces serious unemployment and underemployment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment affects every area of life in a community. Housing, transportation, childcare, and food insecurity make finding and keeping a job more difficult, and as the job search continues, these
Q & A with Bonni Pomush on 2022 Initiatives
We asked Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush about her vision for Working Wardrobes. Together, we took an in-depth look at goals, sustainability, and the organization’s mission. What are your goals for the Working Wardrobes’ leadership and Board? Every voice matters. In the years ahead, we will continue our efforts to
Announcing Updates to Drives and Corporate Social Responsibility
We are excited to share that we are bringing Corporate Social Responsibility days BACK! You’re invited to participate, with some new procedures in place. Please contact us soon to book your date; hurry, dates are filling up fast! Here are a few things to know before booking. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Working Wardrobes Team Reflects on the 2020 Fire Two Years Later
It’s been two years since the four-alarm fire that destroyed the Working Wardrobes headquarters. Since then, Working Wardrobes has grown and experienced immense change, but has never wavered from the mission of serving clients and the community. In order to continue moving forward, several Working Wardrobes team members reflect on
The Impact a Donation Makes: Client Success Stories!
Nothing makes us happier than hearing clients say “I got the job!” We’re the first to celebrate when we hear a success story. We believe that success starts when our clients make a plan; we partner with them to give them the tools they need to build towards that goal.
Power of a Paycheck™: First Paycheck Stories from Orange County Leaders
We believe in the Power of a Paycheck™ and that it is more than just money — it empowers individuals to express themselves and become the person they want to be. For many individuals, nothing represents the growth and dignity that comes with earning a paycheck as much as the
How First Paychecks Inspired Workforce Development: Stories from the Working Wardrobes Staff
We believe that a paycheck is more than just money —it is empowerment. The Power of a Paycheck ™ gives individuals the opportunity to express themselves, become who they want to be, and make new choices. For many of us, nothing represents the growth and dignity that comes with earning
A Look at the Year Ahead with Working Wardrobes
Working Wardrobes’ strategy for the future looks to strengthen the core of operations in order to bring the largest impact and growth to the clients that need it. The nonprofit seeks to address the whole person — not just the physical tools that they need, but the emotional and relational