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Thanks to the support from our sponsors:

BNY Mellon

PA WORKWEAR

PEW Charitable Trusts

Patricia Kind Family Foundation

Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation

SAP America

The Philadelphia Foundation

United Way of SEPA

W.W. Smith Charitable Trust

Wachovia Foundation

Women's Way

BJs Charitable Trust

Brodsky Family Foundation

Dow Chemical Company

Fourjay Foundation

J. Jill Compassion Fund

Laura J. Niles Foundation

Merck and Co.

National City (Division of PNC)

Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation

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.  
    • 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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Recap of 2009 A Perfect Fit
Fashion Show and Handbag Auction


 

Upcoming Events

15% off with a Donation at Smith & Scott
Mar 12, 2010

3rd Anniversary Sale Celebration! Take 15% off your purchase at Smith & Scott Friday, March 5th through Friday,...Read more >

15% of sales benefit The Career Wardrobe with Ardyss International
Mar 15, 2010

Ardyss International Lose up to 3 sizes in 10 minutes! From Monday, February 15th through Monday, March...Read more >

Abington Friends School Drive
Mar 18, 2010

3rd Thursday of the month from 5-7pm at Abington Friends School, Upper School, Jenkintown Donations only accepted this...Read more >


 


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The Career Wardrobe
1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel. 215-568-6693
Fax 215-568-5998