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
Brodsky Family Foundation
Connelly Foundation
Dow Chemical Company
J. Jill Compassion Fund
Merck and Co.
Morgan Stanley Foundation
National City (Division of PNC)
TJX Foundation
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation
Clothing Drive Updates for February!
Due to the impending weather Tuesday night and Wednesday, please note the following:
Athertyn at Haverford Reserve's Tuesday night drive from 5-7pm will proceed as scheduled if the snow does not start prior to 5:00pm.
If the weather turns bad, the drive will close early. Should the snow arrive prior to 5:00pm, the drive will be canceled.
The drive at East Falls Presbyterian Church has been CANCELED.
We request that you please do not leave items outside of either location if the drive is canceled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Clothing & Accessory Donation Guidelines
Clothing, Accessories and Beauty Products
Monthly Drop Off Locations
- Curbside assistance available between Clothing Drive hours only for ALL LOCATIONS
- No appointment necessary during Clothing Drive hours
- Donation forms available upon request (Donation Receipt)
Center City Philadelphia
- General Donation hours Monday through Friday between 10am and 4pm. Please call our office at 215-568-6693 to verify our office is open prior to your drop off. Please note that curbside assistance is NOT available at this time.
- Monthly Drive: 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:30pm at The Career Wardrobe - 1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
The Wardrobe Boutique
- Donations for The Career Wardrobe are accepted during store hours at The Wardrobe Boutique: Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 6pm, and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Curbside assistance contingent upon store occupancy.
East Falls
- 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm at Falls Presbyterian Church - 3800 Vaux Street (corner of Midvale Avenue)
Main Line
- 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5-7pm at Athertyn at Haverford Reserve, 7700 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041(GPS: 3500 Darby Road, Haverford). Sponsored by The Pohlig Organization.
Jenkintown
- 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-7pm at Abington Friends School, Upper School, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA.
New this Spring!
The Career Wardrobe and The Wardrobe Boutique
will be accepting your Prom gowns and Bridesmaid dresses!
We Accept Work Clothes and Uniforms!
We Accept Work Clothes and Uniforms!
Many of our clients are seeking jobs in the service industry or medical field and require specific items for their training. Please consider donating these new/gently-used items to help a woman find self-sufficiency and independence!
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Black, tan, or navy blue khaki pants -
Steel toe boots
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Polo shirts without logo
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White shirts
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Scrubs without a logo
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Nursing shoes
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Black, non-skid shoes/sneakers
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Maternity wear - all sizes and styles
Interested in collecting clothing on behalf of
The Career Wardrobe?
Let us help you! Click here for guidelines.
The Career Wardrobe is pleased to partner with
by accepting donations during their
Main Line and Center City Monthly Clothing Drives
- Clothes: special needs: boys clothing, new socks and underwear, infant sizes
- Shoes
- Coats
- Baby safety equipment cribs and crib bedding
- Strollers and car seats, potty chairs and bathtubs
- Toys and Games: special needs: infant toys (rattles, soft toys, etc),basketballs, soccer balls and sporting equipment
- Arts and craft supplies
- School supplies and backpacks
- Books
For information about Cradles to Crayons, visit cradlestocrayons.org.
(due to space limitations our East Falls drive location is unable to collect for Cradles to Crayons)
Check out our wish list
and donate an item to help us keep our costs down
Men's Clothing
The Career Wardrobe does not accept Men's clothing, however, listed below are two organizations in Philadelphia that do. Please contact them directly for their guidelines.
Work'n'Style: 215-717-4008
MenzFit: 215-922-1614

Recently Laid off?
Looking to advance in your career?
Volunteer for The Career Wardrobe!

Recycled Fashions
Reasonable Prices
Recap of 2009 A Perfect Fit
Fashion Show and Handbag Auction
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Upcoming Events
UPDATED - Main Line Clothing Drive
Feb 9, 2010
Please note: if the snow begins prior to 5:00pm - this drive will be CANCELED. Should...Read more >
CANCELED - Clothing Drive - East Falls
Feb 10, 2010
CANCELED - 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm at Falls Presbyterian Church in East Falls...Read more >
CANCELED - Gateway to Success February
Feb 11, 2010
February 11th, 2010 has been CANCELED We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. ...Read more >
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Career Wardrobe is proud to be a founding member of:


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







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