Working Wardrobes Looks at a Promising Future Two Years After Devastating Fire Destroyed Almost Everything

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Working Wardrobes, Orange County's foremost career development nonprofit, announced today that it will hold a press conference on 2/2/22 at its Career Success Center in Santa Ana to outline its goals and commitment to the local community, two years to the day since a devastating multi-million dollar fire destroyed the Working Wardrobes headquarters. The event also marks the first press conference for new CEO Bonni Pomush.

Event Details:
What: Working Wardrobes commemorates the two-year anniversary of the devastating fire, and new CEO Bonni Pomush provides 2022 outlook
Where: 2000 E McFadden Avenue, Suite 100 Santa Ana, CA 92705
When: Wednesday, February 2, 10:00 AM
Who: Working Wardrobes leaders, elected public officials, local leaders, community volunteers, and donors

Pomush, who took over as CEO on January 1, 2022, will address the media, local leaders, community, donors, and volunteers on the future initiatives of the nonprofit and will also discuss the remarkable rebirth of Working Wardrobes in the wake of a destructive four-alarm fire at its Irvine headquarters on February 2nd, 2020.

"The efforts to rebuild Working Wardrobes over the last two years has been nothing short of heroic, and echoes the driving spirit that Founder Jerri Rosen possessed each day of her 31-year tenure leading this nonprofit," said CEO Bonni Pomush. "The community helped us rebuild two facilities, fill them with goods to support our programs, and provide invaluable training resources to the out-of-work community. Working Wardrobes supporters have a resilient mindset and are dedicated to making the organization's 2nd 31 years truly extraordinary."

Despite losing nearly all of its physical possessions in the early morning fire on Super Bowl Sunday two years ago, Working Wardrobes, with the help of countless community members, began implementing online career workshops that started with attendees from Southern California but quickly expanded across the country, with local business leaders providing critical professional skills training to thousands.

"The pandemic crippled our workforce, and as we embark on this next chapter of Working Wardrobes, there are lives to help change through empowerment," said Pomush."We are steadfast in our efforts to help individuals overcome barriers with dignity, and experience the Power of a Paycheck."

About Working Wardrobes:
Working Wardrobes is Orange County's foremost workforce readiness nonprofit, providing the tools to at-risk men, women, young adults, and veterans so they can achieve the dignity of work. Founded in 1990 by Jerri Rosen, Working Wardrobes has been serving Southern California for over 30 years by providing assessments, job training, career placement, and wardrobe services to more than 115,000 clients to overcome barriers to employment and achieve the Power of a Paycheck®. For more information, please visit http://www.workingwardrobes.org.

Media Contact

Catherine Maita, Working Wardrobes, (714) 210-2460, [email protected]

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