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Thanks to the support from our sponsors:

PA Workwear/ Department of Public Welfare

Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation

SAP America

The Philadelphia Foundation

Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation

BJs Charitable Trust

Cephalon

Citizens Bank Foundation

Julian A. & Lois G. Brodsky Foundation

Lincoln Financial Group Foundation

McLean Contributionship

PECO

Residences at Dockside

Wachovia Bank, NA

Donations: Items We Accept


The Career Wardrobe needs clothing and accessories to help women dress to impress at work!

(Click here if you are collecting items for a group or company)

 

The Career Wardrobe Accepts the Following Clothing:

  • Matching business suits (skirt or pant)
  • Separates: skirts, pants, blazers, blouses, “Casual Friday” outfits
  • Service Industry items: white tops/blouses and black, navy, and tan bottoms (pants and skirts), polo shirts – all colors
  • Scrubs (without logos)
  • Accessories: gently worn shoes, purses, handbags/briefcases, jewelry
  • New/unused pantyhose and toiletries
  • Coats and formal wear
    • We accept clothes for all seasons year-round!
    • Donations should arrive ready-to-wear: clean, on hangers, all buttons, working zippers, no tears or stains.  
    • We do not accept items in plastic garbage bags.
    • Accessories and casual clothing can be placed in shopping bags.  
    • Tax receipts are given upon request.
    • Items not used for our client programming will be donated to other nonprofit organizations or sold at The Wardrobe Boutique, a recycled clothing boutique to benefit The Career Wardrobe's programs.

Don't Forget The Career Wardrobe's Work Appropriate Room!

Help women entering the service industries by helping us supply their uniforms.

We are currently in need of:

  • Black and tan Khaki pants and skirts - all sizes
  • White tops/blouses
  • Polo Shirts - all colors
  • Scrubs - without a logo
  • Black shoes and sneakers
  • ALL White shoes, clogs and sneakers

Always in high demand:

  • Suits and separates in sizes 0-2 and 16 and up!
  • Shoes in size 9 and up!
  • New, un-opened pantyhose -- especially Queen size
  • Accessories (pocketbooks, stockings, scarves, jewelry
  • New/unused beauty products, toiletries and make-up

 

Have broken jewelry taking up space in your jewelry box? 

Donate it to The Career Wardrobe through our new partnership with Red Swan and your dusty jewelry can point someone in a new direction!




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Upcoming Events

Clothing Drive - East Falls
Feb 8, 2012

2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm at Falls Presbyterian Church in East Falls Philadelphia Donations only...Read more >

Young Professionals Preview Cocktail Reception
Feb 9, 2012

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Volunteer Orientation
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Feb 9, 2012

Come learn more about how you can help women succeed!  2nd Thursday of the...Read more >

 



 

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The Career Wardrobe
21 South 12th Street, Suite 110
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel. 215-568-6693
Fax 215-568-5998