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The Wardrobe

PHL17: The Wardrobe and Broad Street Love join forces to expand community support services
June 16, 2026

Metro Philadelphia: The Wardrobe, Broad Street Love expand clothing partnership to help those in need
June 26, 2026

Positively Philly on PHL17: Capsule Wardrobes for Good
March 10, 2026

Philadelphia Inquirer: This Philly nonprofit provided free professional clothes. Then work attire got more casual.
November 9, 2025

Billy Penn: ‘Relationships beyond clothes’: The Wardrobe celebrates 30 years of community and clothing
November 14, 2025

Fox29: The Wardrobe Featured on Kelly Drives
May 29, 2025

WHYY: The Wardrobe Celebrates 30 Years of Fighting Clothing Insecurity

6ABC: The Wardrobe Celebrates 30 Years of Clothing Neighbors in Need
March 11, 2025

OUT Magazine: Program Director Mars Sharrock Named to OUT100!

6ABC: Program Director Mars Sharrock Named to OUT100!
October 29, 2024

6ABC: People in Need Can Receive Clothing Assistance from The Wardrobe
August 1, 2024

The Mercury: The Wardrobe Fights Clothing Insecurity
April 10, 2024

Grid Magazine: Long-Running Nonprofit Boutique Leverages Partnerships to Alleviate Clothing Insecurity
March 2024

Chester County Press: Wings for Success merges with The Wardrobe to open two stores in Chester County
March 2024

Philadelphia Inquirer: At the Wardrobe, Women Impacted by the Justice System Get Dressed to Level Up
March 31, 2023

Delaware County Times: The Wardrobe in Lansdowne Outfits Women from Many Walks of Life
March 31, 2023

Philly Voice: Dressing Well can Inspire Confidence, But There can be Barriers to Finding the Perfect Style
April 14, 2022

KYW Newsradio: Philly Wardrobe Nonprofit Keeps Workers Dressed for Success
May 30, 2022

The Wardrobe Resale

FOX29: Making Prom Possible For Local Teens
March 24, 2025

Philadelphia Weekly: Best Thrift and Consignment Stores in Philly
November 15, 2022

Philly Bite: Best Thrift Stores in Philadelphia
May 4, 2022

WHYY: Everyone and Everything has a Second Chance at this Philly Thrift Store
April 1, 2022

Open Wardrobe

6ABC Action News: The Wardrobe Provides Clothing Best Suited for Reentry Community
April 29, 2026

Metro Philadelphia: Local nonprofit to provide free clothing to reentry community
April 23, 2026

PHL17: Free Clothing & Resources for the Re-Entry Community
April 17, 2026

Metro Philadelphia: Free Clothing, Fashion Panel Highlight Women’s History Month at The Wardrobe
March 11, 2026

Phillyvoice: The Wardrobe to Host Free Clothing Events across the Philly Region to Address Clothing Insecurity
March 4, 2026

PHL17: The Wardrobe Offers Free Clothes for Veterans
August 28, 2025

Metro Philadelphia: The Wardrobe Gives Clothing to Formerly Incarcerated Philadelphians
June 19, 2025

Philly Voice: The Wardrobe to Give Away Free Clothes to Formerly Incarcerated People
June 19, 2025

Metro Philadelphia: The Wardrobe celebrates Women’s History Month with free bras,
clothing and career workshops

March 13, 2025

PHL17: Free Clothes for Parents and Caregivers at Open Wardrobe
September 26, 2024

Metro: The Wardrobe is Offering Free Clothing to Veterans in Need
Aug. 9, 2024

6ABC: The Wardrobe in Philadelphia to host clothing event for the LGBTQ+ community
May 30, 2024

WURD: Smart & Sexy Day Empowers Local Women
March 27, 2024

KYW Newsradio: Open Wardrobe event outfitting women in work and job interview attire for free
March 23, 2024

Philly Voice: The Wardrobe expands its free clothing events to Chester County
January 24, 2024

Fox29: Open Wardrobe Reetry Event
November 14, 2023

NBC10: Open Wardrobe Veterans Event
August 31, 2023

6ABC: Prom Attire for All Kids in Philadelphia Area
April 27, 2023

NBC10: The Wardrobe is Making Sure Everyone Can Look Great for Prom
April 26, 2023

Open Wardrobe: Smart & Sexy Week Recognized by City of Philadelphia Mayoral Proclamation

PHL17: Free Clothing Event for People Affected by Breast Cancer
October 24, 2022

WHYY: Wardrobe event looks to ease shopping experience for Philly’s LGBTQ+ community
October 17, 2022

NBC10: Community Wardrobe Day for the LGBTQ Community
Oct. 13, 2022


6ABC: Students and Teachers Receive Free Clothing at The Wardrobe
September 22, 2022

WHYY: Philly’s The Wardrobe is holding an event for newcomers, including immigrants and refugees
August 24, 2022

Fox29 Good Day Philadelphia: Open Wardrobe Day: Philadelphia Organization Offering Free Clothing for Your Job Search
July 27, 2022

Philly Voice: The Wardrobe to Provide Free Clothes for Those in Need at Two Events This Summer
July 19, 2022

Philadelphia Gay News: The Wardrobe Provides Clothes to Communities in Need
May 20, 2022

NBC10: Using Clothing to Inspire Change for Everyone
April 27, 2022

Philly Voice: Non-profit will provide clothing to marginalized groups in Philly through monthly events
February 17, 2022

Fox29: Philadelphia non-profit The Wardrobe announces open wardrobe day for formerly incarcerated people
February 26, 2022

Support Services

957BENFM: Exton Nonprofit to Host Free Entrepreneurship Panel
April 28, 2026

Daily Local: Wardrobe For Common Threads in Chester County
April 23, 2026

KYW News Radio: The Cost of Authenticity Panel on Workplace Culture for Women Leaders
December 14, 2025

The Metro: The Wardrobe expands support services with new ‘Cost of Authenticity’ series
December 9, 2025

Returning Wardrobe

First Lady Wolf Visits Innovative Women’s Reentry Programs in Philadelphia, Highlights Governor’s Proposed $1 Million Investment in Women’s Reentry
March 11, 2022

Al Dia: The Wardrobe, a Philly based non-profit helping formerly incarcerated residents get back in the workforce
March 11, 2022

WHYY You Oughta Know
February 11, 2022
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FOX29: Returning Wardrobe: Non-profit Giving Formerly Incarcerated Citizens a Fresh Outlook on Life
January 19, 2022

CBS 3: Philadelphia Nonprofit, The Wardrobe, Starts New Program To Help Formerly Incarcerated
November 16, 2021

WHYY You Oughta Know
November 12, 2021

PHL-17: New Program Helps People In Need of Clothing After Incarceration
November 8, 2021

Metro Philly: Philly nonprofit helps formerly incarcerated citizens dress for success
November 21, 2022


Helpsy Pickups

Main Line Today: Helpsy Brings Free Clothing Pickups to the Main Line
June 23, 2023

6ABC: New service picks up unwanted items from your home
June 27, 2023

Press Releases


The Wardrobe Opens Temporary Pop-Up Location at Plymouth Meeting Mall

The New Wardrobe at Broad Street Love Requests Casual Clothing Donations
for People Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia

Free Attire for Parents and Caregivers at Open Wardrobe

Join The Wardrobe for Common Threads in Chester County: Free Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event

Free Attire for The Reentry Community at Open Wardrobe

Two Free Women’s History Month Events at The Wardrobe:
Receive Free Bras, Clothing, and More at Smart + Sexy Open Wardrobe
Plus Common Threads: Leaders in Fashion Event

Free Attire for the LGBTQ+ Community at Open Wardrobe

The Wardrobe’s Launches 2026 Programming With Threads of Independence Campaign

Stay Warm with Free Winterwear at Open Wardrobe

The Wardrobe’s Cost of Authenticity Series Redefines Support Services for A Changing Workforce

Free Attire for the LGBTQ+ Community at Open Wardrobe

Free Attire for The Reentry Community at Open Wardrobe

The Wardrobe Expands Into Montgomery County with Norristown Grand Opening

Free Attire for Veterans at Open Wardrobe

July Open Wardrobe is Open to All – More Events Announced for This Year

The Wardrobe Hosts an Open Wardrobe for the Reentry Community as Part of Its Returning Wardrobe Program

The Wardrobe Hosts Free Workforce Wednesdays to Help People Facing Rising Unemployment

The Wardrobe Hosts an LGBTQ+ Resource Fair, Panel, and Open Wardrobe

Women Can Receive Free Bras, Clothing, and More at Open Wardrobe Smart & Sexy®  Day

The Wardrobe Program Director Mars Sharrock Named to OUT’s 30th Annual Out100 List

Free Attire for Newcomers and Refugees at Open Wardrobe

Support The Wardrobe This Winter with Finishing Touches from Intimate to Outerwear

Free Attire for Parents and Caregivers at Open Wardrobe

Free Attire for Veterans at Open Wardrobe

Free Attire for the LGBTQIA+ Community at Open Wardrobe

Free Prom Attire for All Genders at April Open Wardrobe

DelCo Gives Day Clothing Drive to Benefit The Wardrobe & Cradles to Crayons

Women Can Receive Free Bras, Clothing, and More at Open Wardrobe Smart & Sexy®  Day

The Wardrobe Grows Wings: Chester County’s Wings for Success Merges with The Wardrobe
to Fight Clothing Insecurity Across Greater Philadelphia Region

Upcoming 2024 Open Wardrobes

Open Wardrobe: Family Day

Open Wardrobe Reentry: New Chester County Locations

Open Wardrobe for College Students

High Fashion for a Great Cause at The Wardrobe’s Designer Pop-Up

First-Ever Veterans Open Wardrobe

Recycle Clothing for a Cause with Free Home Pick Up from HELPSY

PA State Representative Mary Isaacson’s 2023 Women Leading the 175th honors The Wardrobe Executive Director Sheri Cole

Free Prom Attire for All Genders at April Open Wardrobe

The Wardrobe Celebrates Smart & Sexy Week March 28-30, 2023: Events in Philadelphia, Delaware & Bucks Counties Support Justice-Involved Women with Clothing and Confidence

2023 Open Wardrobes for Workforce Development, College Students, Justice-Involved Women

The Wardrobe Holds Open Wardrobe: Recovery & Reentry

The Wardrobe Holds Free Clothing Event for People Affected by Breast Cancer

Shop and Support at the Designer Pop-Up at The Wardrobe 

The Wardrobe’s Community Wardrobe Day for the LGBTQ Community

The Wardrobe Holds Summer Open Wardrobe Days Focused on
Professional Development and New Residents

The Wardrobe Holds Spring Open Wardrobe Days Focused on
Prom Attire and LGBTQ Community Resources

The Wardrobe Holds Open Wardrobe Day for Formerly Incarcerated Citizens

The Wardrobe Announces New Program For Formerly Incarcerated Citizens

The Wardrobe Announces Call for Clothing Donations for Afghan Refugees

New Secondhand Subscription Box That Gives Back! The Wardrobe Box by The Wardrobe – from Philly to YOU