Chrysalis
Donate here if…
You are looking to donate professional clothing and want to help break down the barriers the homeless face in securing employment.
Mission
Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives.
What Chrysalis Does
Chrysalis is an organization that helps people prepare for, find, and keep jobs. They serve all those who are willing and able to work and offer a comprehensive job readiness program that addresses all aspects of the job search. Services in this program include helping with resume writing, creating a job search toolkit, providing professional attire, and providing participants with job referrals from community partners. Within weeks, participants are transformed into strong candidates for employment in our community.
Why I Love This Organization
Having a stable job is imperative in living a stable life, and Chrysalis empowers individuals to do so. Job candidates are often overlooked if they are not properly dressed. Therefore, donating professional clothing to Chrysalis can open doors for otherwise overlooked candidates.
What They Accept
Chrysalis is in need of professional attire that can be worn to a job interview or work. See here for information regarding what items are currently most in-demand. The organization cannot accept casual attire, athletic wear, worn out, dated, unclean clothing, shoes, or accessories.
Where Your Donation Ends Up
Your donation will be given to individuals that are currently part of their job readiness program. These individuals will wear the items you donate to either an interview or to work. Your donation may be worn immediately after being received and will have an instant impact on that individual’s livelihood.
How to Donate
Chrysalis accepts donations in person at one of their four locations during the following times:
Monday-Thursday 8am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:30pm
Fridays from 8am-11:30am
Santa Monica
1853 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Metered parking is available on Lincoln Boulevard directly in front of the building; free parking may be available in the shared lot between Chrysalis Santa Monica and the German American Club.
Downtown LA
522 Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Metered parking and drop off zones are available in front of the center on S. Main Street.
San Fernando Valley
13545 Van Nuys Blvd #1, Pacoima, CA 91331
Free street parking is available on Van Nuys Boulevard; parking spaces may be available in the shared lot in front of the building as well.
Orange County
290 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim CA 92805
Free parking is available in the lot behind our building off of E. Broadway.
Please note that all items donated must be laundered within 2 weeks prior to donation in order to be accepted.