The Wardrobe’s Launches 2026 Programming With Threads of Independence Campaign
Coinciding with Philadelphia’s 250 Celebration, The Wardrobe Will Offer Empowering Programming All Year Long
(Philadelphia) - The Wardrobe kicks off 2026 alongside Philadelphia’s celebration of 250 years of independence with its Threads of Independence campaign.
The Wardrobe’s clothing and support services have been helping interweave threads of independence for the Philadelphia community for over 30 years. Through fighting clothing insecurity and building both individual confidence and community sustainability, the mission-driven nonprofit organization has empowered more than 100,000 people in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Throughout 2026, The Wardrobe will host events that bring together community members to learn how they can support or benefit from The Wardrobe’s clothing and confidence-building services, empowering people on their journey to independence.
Over the course of the year, The Wardrobe’s Common Threads Series will offer thought-provoking conversations that highlight how, in a time of division, we share a common thread – the desire to succeed and help others to overcome obstacles. Each event will bring together community members to share their stories of navigating success and paying that success forward.
The Wardrobe’s Common Threads Series
(Panels and special guests TBD)
In addition, The Wardrobe will host Clothing Swaps, Sip + Shops to make clothing available for those looking to build a sustainable wardrobe on a budget.
To help people move to independence, The Wardrobe’s support services, including one-on-one coaching, resume review, interview preparation, and “threads of independence” workshops, will be available every Wednesday.
Wardrobe Wednesdays
ABOUT THE WARDROBE
For more than 30 years, The Wardrobe has focused on eliminating clothing insecurity, empowering people for success, and curbing fashion waste.
Whether someone needs an outfit for work or everyday life or coaching to help them build their career, they receive free support and STAR Treatment - Styling, Time, Advice, and Respect at The Wardrobe. With six locations throughout the Philadelphia region, The Wardrobe supports 10,000 people annually with the clothing, advice, and tools needed to move forward toward independence and stability.
The Wardrobe believes clothing shouldn't be a barrier to success. The organization works to eliminate clothing insecurity, which can mean not having anything to wear or not having the right thing to wear. In addition to clothing, The Wardrobe’s guests have access to education programming, offering one-on-one coaching and workshops to help them achieve their professional or personal goals.
The Wardrobes in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties provide a high-end resale shopping experience for all. Clothing sales inspire change for The Wardrobe participants by directly funding the programs. With new arrivals daily, any shopper can find great deals on designer and contemporary clothing at over 70% off retail prices. For those outside the area, the organization offers the Wardrobe Box both as a seasonal subscription box (similar to Stitch Fix) for shoppers or personally styled for free for participants.
Learn more about shopping, donating, services, and community partnerships at wardrobepa.org.