The Wardrobe

Can you believe we used to have just 3 staff in a small office in Philly but now have 24 full-time staffers across 6 Wardrobe sites in Southeastern PA? We sometimes can't believe it either. As 2025 brings us into our 30th anniversary, we feel so lucky to have this amazing growing team who work so tirelessly and passionately to bring our services to anyone in need ??

Did you know? Record numbers of people (8,000 already this year!) are coming to us for clothing and because of that,?we need you to make a $20 donation today (https://lnkd.in/e4wU9ryq) to help us keep doing this important work.?Coming together locally is how we will keep each other safe, no matter what the future holds. The Wardrobe is and will continue to be a safe place of support and respect for all people - no matter if they're looking for a clean change of clothes, a professional suit, attire to affirm their gender transition, comfy pajamas, a gown for their high school?dance, or education and coaching to help them in their career path. Thank you for believing in the work that we do and being part of a community that keeps their doors open to everyone.

Top FUNDracer alert!!!! Mickey is one of our long-time volunteers and primarily helps out at our Kennett Square Wardrobe. She quickly joined Kindly Kennett, The Fashion Dash team representing Kennett Square and reached out to her network to help bring in donations. She is currently leading our Kindly Kennett team and has raised enough to provide outfits and coaching to 11 people! Thank you so much Mickey, for not only working in our stores on a weekly basis, but going above and beyond to share the mission of The Wardrobe with your community. We could not achieve this work without amazing people like you! ?? To join Mickey as a Fashion Dash FUNDracer at The Wardrobe of your choice, or to simply make a donation to help us continue our important work, please go to www.FashionDash.org. Thank you!

The Wardrobe exists to be a place of support and respect for people who are dealing with trauma and crisis in their lives... today that includes many of us. The Wardrobe will be closed today so our team members can have a day of rest and reflection. If you have an appointment today at any of our sites (Philadelphia, Kennett Square, Upper Darby, Exton, PA), you will receive a call to reschedule.?You may also come in at any time that is convenient for you as a drop in appointment.

?? This is what America looks like at The Wardrobe ?? Open doors and open hearts! ?? We are so proud to have provided free clothing and resources to over 250 newcomers & refugees across our sites last Thursday. The vast majority of people that we served are new to this country and spoke Ukrainian, Spanish, Arabic, Dari, French, and more! There was even a line out the door an hour before we opened! This is what our mission is about - supporting anyone in need with care, clothing, and resources! We thank all of our supporters for their donations toward this important community!

Love clothes but also love helping people? Or maybe you love guiding people with 1:1 support as a coach? We are always looking for volunteers who would like to assist in our mission. Volunteering at The Wardrobe is fun, flexible, and includes great perks like a 40% shopping discount and knowing you are doing good! Opportunities are below ~ a zoom training is required before volunteering with us. Sign up or learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3bpjY5W Want to assist in our inventory or help our guests shop for clothes in our boutiques? Please sign up for any one of these inventory/program trainings: Tuesday, Nov. 12 @ 12pm | Tuesday, Nov. 26 @ 5pm Tuesday, Dec. 10 @ 12pm | Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 5pm Want to become a coaching & education volunteer to help support the goals of our participants? Please sign up for any one of the Wings for Success coaching & education trainings: Tuesday, Nov. 12 @ 1pm | Tuesday, Nov. 26 @ 6pm Tuesday, Dec. 10 @ 1pm | Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 6pm *You can specify which Wardrobe location you would like to volunteer at.

Thank you TaRhonda Thomas of 6abc Action News for this amazing feature about our Program Director Mars Sharrock being named one of Out Magazine's 100 most impactful people in their 30th annual Out100 list! "Making people in the LGBTQ+ community feel included was one of Sharrock's goals about five years ago when they started working at The Wardrobe, which was founded to give professional women business suits. The organization now provides clothing for people of all gender identities." https://lnkd.in/ecNPc6x4

Thank you to all who joined us last Friday at The Fashion Dash Grand Prix in Exton, PA! It was a beautiful evening and we were so happy to see so many of our supporters, including those who travelled from far distances to be with us. We hope everyone enjoyed their test-drives and shopping at our Exton Wardrobe! Want to see more photos or get involved with The Fashion Dash? Please go to www.FashionDash.org. Your support inspires change by providing free coaching and clothing to thousands of people.

WARDROBE PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Mars Sharrock, NAMED TO OUT Magazine's 30TH ANNUAL OUT100 LIST AND WE ARE SO UNBELIEVABLY PROUD!!! Mars has been selected as one of this year’s honorees on the prestigious 30th annual Out100 list. Out, the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brand for the LGBTQ+ community, celebrates the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and more. (https://lnkd.in/dgvJVs9a) Mars has been recognized for their remarkable contributions to eliminating clothing insecurity through their work at The Wardrobe, furthering equality and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. Mars has helped The Wardrobe increase its services to transgender and queer community members by over 50 percent in just the past few years. Here's a quote by Mars in the OUT100 article: “Fashion — feeling good in what you wear — is an expression of self. Self-determination goes beyond basic needs and is about creativity, expression, and freedom.” This year’s Out100 theme, “Together, Unlimited,” highlights the power of collective strength within the LGBTQ+ community. Mars joins an illustrious list of trailblazers who have significantly impacted the world, both within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community. PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING MARS ON THIS INCREDIBLE HONOR!!!! #outmagazine #Out100

Which Fashion Dash store team will you join or support??? The Fashion Dash is now LIVE and our 4 Wardrobe stores are competing against each other in a fierce race to win the dash. We encourage you to join the team of your choice (volunteer in Kennett Square? Then join Kindly Kennett!) and start FUNDracing to send your team to the finish line first! Please go to fashiondash.org to start! Even if you do not want to join a team and FUNDrace, you can donate to the store team of your choice to help them win their goal of raising $10,000. Together, we hope to raise $40,000 to provide free clothing and coaching to thousands of people throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. But we can't do it without you! Comment below which team you are on or are rooting for. Let's dash!!!!