0The Welfare to Work Foundation was formed in March 1997 by a group of business, religious, and volunteer organizations who wished to help individuals find their way from welfare to productive work. Brought together by Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, the Coalition welcomes new groups and individual volunteers who wish to participate in our programs or develop their own.

Career Closet - The Career Closet provides clothing appropriate for interviews and for office work for public assistance recipients actively moving from welfare to work. Clothing is provided by appointment on Saturday mornings at the Briarcliff Congregational Church located at the intersection of South State Road and Elm Street in Briarcliff Manor. The Career Closet is closed on holiday weekends and selected other Saturdays.

Donations of interview-appropriate women's clothing can be made at the Briarcliff Congregational Church located at the intersection of South State Road and Elm Street in Briarcliff Manor only on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 11:30 am. (See map above for directions). Tax receipts are available.  The Career Closet is closed on holiday weekends and selected other Saturdays.  Call the Church at 944-1472 on Saturdays mornings after 9:15am to confirm if the Career Closet is open.

WHAT CAREER CLOSET NEEDS:

• Women’s clothing that is no more than 3 years old and suitable for interview and office wear. The clothing should be appropriate for our clients – many who are in their 20s and 30s.
• Black and dark color dressy slacks
• Blazers and cardigans
• Dresses appropriate for office wear
• Blouses in solid colors
• Suits
• Skirts
• Winter coats and raincoats
• Shoes and boots in good condition
• Scarves (ones to wear with blouses and winter coats)
• Gloves
• Purses
• Stockings in their original package
• Jewelry – including nice chains and bracelets.

UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO SPACE
RESTRICTIONS AND VOLUNTEER CAPACITY CAREER CLOSET CANNOT ACCEPT:

• Underwear
• Dressy clothes/formalwear
• Casual clothes (including jeans and khakis)
• Bathing suits
• Sleepwear
• Low cut clothing
• Linen clothing
• Tee shirts, polo shirts, shirts with writing on them or sweatshirts
• Shorts, capris, velvet pants, cargo pants

To Volunteer: Volunteers are always welcome to help out on Saturday mornings at the Briarcliff Congregational Church. To volunteer, please call 944-1472 and leave a message.