Donations of Reusable Shopping Bags Needed! Contact us if you have some to donate.

Do you need professional clothing for a job interview?  Click here to register.

Job Seekers Assisted
Outfits Provided to Job Seekers
Referral Partners in the Community

About Clothing Works

When looking for a job, making a strong first impression is critical during the interview process. Unfortunately, many people don’t have the resources or coaching to look their very best. That’s where ClothingWorks comes in.

ClothingWorks uses community support, such as donations of high quality clothing as well as the skills and time of dedicated staff and volunteers, to give job seekers clothing and confidence to make the best possible first impression with prospective employers.

About Your Appointment

When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, please go to the 2nd Floor Career Centre at 255 Horton St. E., London to check in at reception. ClothingWorks is no longer using plastic bags, so you may want to also bring a reusable shopping bag if you have one.

Our Mission

Promoting economic independence of people by providing professional attire, a network of support and the tools to foster confidence and achievement in work and life.

Our History

Established in 1998, ClothingWorks has been a valued resource in the community, assisting over 10,000 individuals.  Hosted by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes since 2014, ClothingWorks depends on the support of donors, volunteers and community partners.

How It Works

Refer a Job Seeker

Refer a Job Seeker

In order to refer a job seeker to the ClothingWorks program at Goodwill, your agency must be a referral partner. Not a referral partner yet? Please connect with us!

Schedule An Appointment

Schedule An Appointment

After the referral is made, please contact ClothingWorks to schedule your appointment with our style consultant. Call 519-850-9000 or e-mail info@clothingworks.ca.

Meet a Style Consultant

Meet a Style Consultant

At the appointment, the ClothingWorks' style consultant will meet with each individual to discuss clothing needs, perform measurements, and present properly fitted items. The goal is to meet the style needs of the ClothingWorks participant, with our style consultant offering expert advice to boost each individual's presentation and improve job success.

Get Confidence to Succeed

Get Confidence to Succeed

The job seeker is now completely outfitted and will be able to go into the job interview or workplace with more confidence and make a better first impression.

How can you help?

REFER SOMEONE IN NEED.

There are currently 55 agencies in London that can refer to the ClothingWorks program at Goodwill.

Are you an agency partner that works with an individual who needs interview clothing?  Click here to make a referral.

Does your agency want to be a referring partner to ClothingWorks?  Please contact us.

Refer a job seeker

DONATE CLOTHING.

Interview clothing donations are always welcome to provide a constant flow of inventory to meet client needs.

Where to donate

DONATE MONEY.

On average, the cost to assist one person with the essential start-up necessities is $90.  Personal and corporate monetary donations to ClothingWorks are a great way to give someone a hand up, as opposed to a hand-out (taxable receipt will be issued).

Donate online

ORGANIZE A CLOTHING DRIVE.

Placing clothing racks and signage at an event or office provides an opportunity for everyone to clean out their closets and support job seekers who need interview clothing.

Run a clothing drive

VOLUNTEER.

Investing your time is an excellent way to help ClothingWorks.  As one of our amazing volunteers, you might help with events, with donation drives, sorting and merchandising, or working with our clients as a volunteer consultant.

Be a volunteer

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation."

Arthur Ashe

From the Blog

ClothingWorks Winter Coat & Accessories Donation Drive

August 22, 2023

Help us give the gift of warmth to our community this winter!

ClothingWorks is hosting a Winter Coat & Accessories Donation Drive & Giveaway in several of our communities, Sponsored by the Westmount Shopping Centre.

Donation Drives:
Windsor – August 18 to October 2
London – August 18 to October 16
St. Thomas – August 18 to October 23

What to Donate
Please donate gently used winter items including:
•coats •hats •gloves •scarves •warm socks •hoodies •sweaters

How to Donate
1.) Gather gently used winter coats and accessories you wish to donate.
2.) Label all donation bags ‘CW Winter Coat Drive.’
3.) Drop off your donations at any of the designated drop-off locations below.

Where to Donate

London, ON:
Horton Street Goodwill Donation Centre 255 Horton St E
Sherwood Goodwill Donation Centre 1225 Wonderland Rd N.
Oxford East Goodwill Donation Centre 1165 Oxford St E.
Goodwill Boutique and Donation Centre 765 Hyde Park Rd.

St. Thomas, ON:
St. Thomas Goodwill Donation Centre 321 Elm St.

Windsor, ON:
McDougall Goodwill Donation Centre 1643 McDougall St.
Tecumseh Goodwill Donation Centre 11145 Tecumseh Rd E

Click here to view Goodwill Donation Centre drop-off hours.

Winter Coat and Accessories Giveaway

Through the help of our community, ClothingWorks will be giving away lightly used winter coats and accessories to anyone in need at three community events in October.

Windsor: October 6 & 7, 2023
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
McDougall Goodwill Community Store, 1643 McDougall St.

London: TBD
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Goodwill Industries, 255 Horton St E (Town Hall, 3rd floor)

St. Thomas: October 27 & 28, 2023
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
YWCA of St. Thomas-Elgin, 16 Mary Street W

To get involved, please contact Carol McIntyre, Program Coordinator, ClothingWorks

ClothingWorks May Sale

May 21, 2023

Join us at the ClothingWorks Sale on Saturday, May 27th at the Goodwill Boutique (765 Hyde Park Road) in London!  We’re offering men’s casual/summer suits & blazers … plus overstock of some women’s items!  We also have a certified Men’s image consultant on hand for free suit fittings from 10 am – 1 pm!  Help support our program! The ClothingWorks Sale is open to the public, so stop by and grab some amazing finds!

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Looking for Volunteer Wardrobe Consultants

October 25, 2022

Recruiting Volunteer Wardrobe Consultants

The Goodwill Industries-ClothingWorks program is growing, and we are recruiting volunteer wardrobe consultants to help advise our clients and build their confidence, by giving them encouragement, positive reinforcement, through access to appropriate clothing, enabling them to make a great first impression in their job search and achieve their goals.

Are you:

  • Dedicated, with great communication and people skills?
  • Reliable and able to contribute a minimum of 7 hours per week/ with a minimum of 6-month commitment.
  • A focused and customer service-oriented individual with a passion for fashion
  • Dedicated to using your knowledge to assist clients in finding clothing that compliments their physical appearance, personalities and builds their confidence.
  • Committed to going above and beyond to ensure that each and every client is attended to with care, professionalism and efficiency and is satisfied with their experience?
  • Able to thrive in a team environment?
  • Detail conscious with excellent time management skills?
  • Flexible with availability.
  • Willing to perform all tasks related to CW Boutique

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to contribute to ClothingWorks’ and Goodwill’s mission
  • A meaningful way to give back to your community by helping those in need.
  • Meet like-minded individuals and expand your networks
  • Make an impact in your community
  • Training will be provided as required.

Successful applicants will require a vulnerable sector check.

To Apply:

  • E-mail your application to cmcintyre@goodwillindustries.ca

OR        

 Deliver in person to or mail your application to Attention –

           ATTN: Program Coordinator

           ClothingWorks,

           2nd floor, Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes

           255 Horton Street,

           London, Ontario, N6B 1L1

ClothingWorks Winter Donation Drive and Give Away

September 14, 2022

ClothingWorks is hosting a Winter Coat & Accessories Donation Drive and Giveaway Sponsored by the Westmount Shopping Centre, and in partnership with Curiosities, Tyner Shortens, & Lifestyles women’s wear.

Help us give the gift of warmth to our community this winter!

The ClothingWorks Donation Drive will take place from September 19 to October 10, 2022.

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Clothing Works Partners with Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

June 3, 2022

ClothingWorks is once again supporting St Vincent De Paul with clothing donations and volunteers to help with their 2022 Spring/Summer street outreach to the homeless. Please see the attached poster with details.

Would you like to contribute? Just drop off your donations at the Goodwill Donation Centre at 255 Horton St and label the donation for the ClothingWorks / SSVP giveaway. You can also advise the attendant.

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ClothingWorks Re-Opening March 2022

ClothingWorks Re-Opening on March 14th

February 26, 2022

We are so pleased to announce that the ClothingWorks program will be re-opening and accepting referrals starting on March 14th, 2022 and in-store after hours appointments starting in April 2022! Our booking App, Time Tap will be active with open appointments by March 7th, 2022.

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