Empowerment. Employment. Dignity.

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1 Empowerment. Employment. Dignity.

2 changed the lives of 80,000

3 Working Wardrobes Beginning with a small, one-day career makeover event serving 67 women in 1991, Working Wardrobes has evolved into a full-service career development center, making the power of a paycheck possible for 5,000 clients every year. In 25 years, Working Wardrobes has changed the lives of 80,000 at-risk men, women, young adults and veterans.the ripple effect of our impact reaches spouses, children, friends and neighbors our entire community is uplifted. We offer comprehensive, professional careerreadiness curriculum at no cost to clients. Our career-based training with services including career preparation and coaching, grooming and job placement and professional wardrobing empowers those facing serious life challenges to transform their lives. Our services are offered in an atmosphere of dignity with customized support from our compassionate staff and volunteers. The Power of a Paycheck fuels Working Wardrobes and empowers our clients. We invite you to read on, and join us as we continue this journey and change lives in our community. 3

4 jobs are offered on the spot!

5 Focus on Potential Our Career Success Institute, supported by highly trained human resource and organizational development volunteers, prepares clients to secure meaningful and longlasting employment. We focus on the potential, not the past, with strengths-based services designed to bring out the best in our clients. Unlimited drop-in services, computer courses, continuing career development workshops, and in-person coaching are available to all clients. Nationally certified job skills training provides in-depth skills in the fi elds of customer service/sales and security, as well as additional training in commercial driving and solar installation. The Career Success Graduation celebrates clients completion of an intensive six-week workshop series. During their powerful graduation day, our clients experience a motivational seminar, employer panel discussion and networking opportunities, as well as various grooming services a complete transformation with the help of hundreds of volunteers. Our clients emerge from this unique graduation event with enhanced self-worth, self-esteem and hope, and the confi dence that the power of a paycheck is within their reach. These comprehensive and practical services equip clients to be uniquely prepared for obtaining and retaining meaningful work. Learn more at workingwardrobes.org 5

6 to reach more veterans in need

7 Supporting our Heroes There are nearly two million veterans in California adding up to the largest veteran population in the country. Orange County is home to 132,000 many who are significantly underprepared for civilian life. Employment is one of the most significant barriers they face. Working Wardrobes has been serving veterans for many years. We formalized our services in 2012 with VetNet: A Safety Net for Veterans to reach more veterans in need of support and to better educate the community. Our personal, comprehensive program includes the following: Veterans Services In-depth Career Assessments Individual Employment Plans Career Development Services Job Training Opportunities Social Reintegration Professional Wardrobing Career Placement Case Management Veterans Workshops Resume Writing Interview Tactics & Skills Customer Service Training Power of Your Image Mentorship & Advocacy Programs Entrepreneurship Training Financial Literacy Working Wardobes VetNet is committed to doing whatever it takes to educate and train veterans to find meaningful employment. Our commitment extends to encouraging potential employers to offer veterans opportunities compatible with their skills and experience. Learn more at workingwardrobes.org 7

8 I got the job!

9 You ve Got the Power! At Working Wardrobes, you have the power to offer the dignity of work and the life-changing Power of a Paycheck to our clients. The Power of Partnership enables employee groups, community organizations and individuals to provide in-kind services, clothing drives, employment opportunities and more. As a growing number of businesses exercise corporate social responsibility, we help them facilitate employee team building, elevate corporate visibility and enhance our communities well-being. The Power of Collaboration opens partnerships with countless agencies social services, colleges, government agencies and veteran groups throughout Southern California. The Power of Volunteerism empowers us to continue to grow and serve more clients. Nearly 4,000 enthusiastic volunteers annually contribute 40,000 hours and generous financial support to tackle the challenge of guiding our clients to a selfsufficient life with purpose. Discover the power to change lives for yourself at workingwardrobes.org 9

10 the perfect opportunities

11 The Power to Change Lives You and your network have amazing power to change lives put your power into action! Corporate advocates and corporate partners can leverage their invaluable networks by: Recruiting volunteer teams Hiring Career Success Institute graduates Opening doors to corporate/community connections Investing corporate contributions in the success of our clients Sponsoring and/or attending special events Showcasing company spirit by organizing clothing drives, fundraisers and success events Working Wardrobes offers the perfect opportunity through our Smart Women giving collective to network with other women of style and substance and further support the mission of Working Wardrobes. Explore hot topics with great speakers Empower our clients with your membership Enjoy discounts at The Hanger Boutiques Learn more about corporate opportunities or Smart Women at workingwardrobes.org 11

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13 Donate and Shop with Significance Our impactful, entrepreneurial business model enables us to do the right thing for our clients, our community and our planet. Your generous donations of new or gently-used clothing and accessories make our shops treasure troves of great quality, terrific values and a significant way to support clients in need. Shop The Hanger Boutiques, where in-theknow Orange County shoppers snag the mostsought-after women s and men s designer clothing at remarkable prices. From trending to timeless, find your style steal at The Hanger boutiques. The Working Wardrobes Outlet and Thrift Shops feature prominent-label clothing, vintage and fashion for styles and accessories for men and women. Savvy & thrifty shoppers alike love our hard-to-believe prices too! Shop with significance! Your purchases provide nearly 45% of Working Wardrobes total revenue and fuel our mission. For store locations and hours, check out workingwardrobes.org/shop. impactful, entrepreneurial business model 13

14 our work is just beginning.

15 Unleashing the Power... As much as we ve accomplished in a quartercentury, we ve just begun to meet existing needs. Did you know in order to rent a one-bedroom apartment, an O.C. resident earning minimum wage must work 133 hours a week! Our clients need additional job skills training to secure jobs with a living wage. We can help them with your help! We envision more jobs with dignity, including: A VetNet staffing agency, creating more jobs for veterans More corporate involvement by investing, hiring, volunteering and sharing corporate social responsibility opportunities Partnering with major donors eager to invest in our proven business model Expanding our geographic reach beyond Southern California Please join our growing community corporate partners/advocates, donors, shoppers and volunteers to leverage the Power of YOU as we navigate our ambitious upcoming decades. Contact us today to learn more and get involved at or info@workingwardrobes.org. We want to connect with you! Help us unleash the Power of a Paycheck! 15

16 Take our signature Inside Working Wardrobes tour; visit inside-working-wardrobes-tours for tour dates and times and to RSVP. Career Center / Donation Center 3030 Pullman Street, Suite A Costa Mesa, CA workingwardrobes.org info@workingwardrobes.org