Quality new and gently used items are available at low cost to the general community. This includes furniture, clothing, household goods, toys, books and other items.

Assists with career development, resume assistance, job search, job placement and retention services.   Social service professionals help clients access community employment services when appropriate.   Employment-related financial services may also be available, such as helping to obtain the following: -  ID -  Tools -  Clothing -  Bus tickets (to interview and to job after hire) -  Haircut

Free gently used/new clothing and accessories for adults and youth of all genders.

Provides food and clothing for those who need assistance.

Provides supportive interventions in the forms of advocacy, referrals, in-kind support, and very limited financial aid to help stabilize individuals and families. Provides support in the areas of employment, home stability, personal identity document search/procurement and problem solving. In-Kind Includes all physical items distributed such as clothing, blankets and personal hygiene items. Household Support Provides limited financial assistance with utilities, screening fees for apartment searches and very limited rental assistance on a case-by-case basis. Employment Offers assistance related to getting or retaining employment. This includes work gear and clothing; licensing and certifications; and/or transportation assistance until the client can secure some income from employment and is more stable and able to address basic costs of living. Identification Documents Helps with the costs of procuring a WA State ID. Also helps with a WA Driver's License if the client has a vehicle that is insured, registered, and used for employment. Helps secure and pay for supportive documentation in order to get a state ID. May also help with immigration paperwork fees as needed, and in partnership with other immigration agencies. Physical Wellness Assists with medication co-pays, reasonable dental and optical fees. Overall program goal is to help clients achieve overall stability in the community and to reach achievable self sufficiency.

Provides work boots once per year.

Provides work clothing and employment support services. Work-Ready Clothing: Interview and work-ready clothing to help individuals transition into the workforce. Clients receive five pieces of work-ready clothing plus shoes, a coat, and accessories when they have a job interview, and five additional pieces of clothing when they get a job. Job Preparation: Provides free job preparation classes for job seekers called Fast Track. Classes are currently online only. The regular cycle of four classes repeats monthly January-November. Additional services are available once Fast Track is completed. Employment Retention: The Professional Women's Group (PWG) is a free ongoing group providing the opportunity for individuals to virtually meet with working women. Includes presentations and workshops to support life and career. The PWG meets regularly for programming with speakers from the community. Examples of program themes include financial education and planning, career development, the written and unwritten rules of the workplace, health and wellness, communication, and leadership skills.

Quality new and gently used items are available at low cost to the general community. This includes furniture, clothing, household goods, toys, books and other items.

- Stable Housing: Provides immediate access to low-barrier shelter, rental assistance, eviction prevention, rental deposit, motel vouchers, etc. to create a sustainable solution and avert cycles of recurring homelessness. - Family Reconciliation: Diverting youth from the homeless system back to family and natural supports whenever possible. - Permanent Connections: Includes engaging youth in family, school, and community connection activities. - Education & Employment Support: Supports education and employment goals by covering education and employment related costs. Expenses associated with enrolling and attending school may include GED tests, school IDs, school supplies, college applications, or placement test fees. Expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining employment may include interview clothing, work uniforms/shoes, licensing or certification costs, state ID, haircuts, or other costs that contribute to employment. - Support for Improved Social & Emotional Well-being: Crisis services, such as referrals and connections to health and behavioral health care services, engaging youth in community and familial activities, and encouraging connections to cultural, community, and trust-worthy adults. - May also provide items necessary to help an emergent need, such as: food, water, clothing, hygiene products, first aid, baby formula, diapers, medical prescriptions, winter gear, tents, sleeping bags, etc. All services are subject to approval per program guidelines.

Operates a store where all items sold have been donated by generous members of the North Central Washington community, including both private and business donations. Also provides beneficial hands-on job training to residents, giving them the necessary skills, experience, and education they need to go on to other employment opportunities. Makes quality clothing available for individuals that are working towards self-sufficiency, including a new job, interview, or are new to the professional work force. This service is free to participants in local employment preparation programs and students in high school and secondary schools.

Sells gently used clothing for women who are looking for work or newly employed. Women who have a voucher/referral may receive up to 5 professional outfits free of charge.

Provides clients with access to a career center and mentors in support of job searching or career transitions. Offers personalized appointments to outfit under- or un-employed women and nonbinary people with interview-appropriate clothing. Clients who secure a job are invited to join the professional group, a job retention program with monthly meetings, coaches, expert speakers, and professional networking with peers.

Operates a clothing bank which provides free clothing and shoes for infants, children and adults. Also has hygiene products, bags and backpacks, and bedding available depending on donations.

Assist clients with clothing/interview clothing, emergency food, care/hygiene kits, and some camping supplies when available. Offers vouchers for laundry and propane when funding is available.

Provides professional, interview-appropriate, and casual women’s clothing for low-income individuals seeking employment, making court appearances, or caring for family members. With the support of a personal shopper during 90-minute appointments, clients select outfits suitable to meet their needs, free of charge. Clients may visit the closet once a year and are encouraged to return for additional clothing annually. Free childcare available upon request.

Offers a 5-week program providing assistance with job readiness, job search, work training and labor market information through workshops, computer resources and case management. Program participants may also get assistance with obtaining work-appropriate clothing. Workshops and case management offer the following services to all students enrolled: - Mentorship Life Skills & Training - Earn Certifications (Industrial First Aid/CPR, Flaggers, Food Handler Permit) - Financial Empowerment - Resume & Cover Letter Assistance - Job Connections - Wrap-Around Services Job announcements provided are current postings from private industry, city, county and state employers.

Provides women with clothing for job interviews.

Works with 18 churches to distribute food each weekday and assists financially with several emergency needs including medical, dental, and prescription bills, utility bills, propane and firewood needed for heating and cooking, work clothing, immunizations, and glasses (no contact lenses assistance available). All financial assistance is provided to the vendor on behalf of the community member.

Assists with a wide range of employment support services for youth ages 18-24, including resume building, cover letter writing, guided job search, life skills, mock interviews, completing applications, supplies, clothing, and employment-related fuel assistance/monthly bus passes.

Provides women professional clothing on a case by case basis for a new job and/or interview. Donations of career outfits, accessories, unused makeup, and coupons for haircuts are appreciated.

Free clothing and small household items for low income Spokane Valley families.  

Offers free hot dinners to those in need, essential assistance, pantry items, and clothing. Also offers community service hours for military, high school students, and those who need to complete them for court requirements.

A partnership between Women United, Visiting Nurses Foundation, the Career Closet and several community partners that allows participants to select up to five items of professional business attire, in preparation for a job interview or first few weeks of work. In addition, the community partners also provide tools and resources to help with employment. Vouchers are issued by community partners and can be redeemed at both Visiting Nurses Thrift Store locations: - Chehalis Visiting Nurses 435 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis. Hours are: M-Sa, 9am-6pm; Su, 11am-5pm - Centralia Visiting Nurses 222 S Pearl St., Centralia. M-Sa, 9am-6pm; Su, 11am-5pm Women working to lift themselves out of poverty often struggle over a variety of hurdles. Even something as simple as a job interview can be difficult if one lacks the appropriate attire to make a positive first impression. The Career Closet eliminates this hurdle, empowering women to attain financial independence in a new career by providing work-appropriate attire and resources.

A secondhand store offering women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Proceeds will benefit YWCA Bellingham's housing programs, which offer safe shelter and support to over 40 women in need in our community.

Offers up to two bags of free women's clothing, accessories and personal hygiene items to low-income or homeless women in Seattle. Types of clothing include: women's casual, business clothing and accessories (such as shoes, belts, make-up, purses, scarves and hats).