Who We Are

Our Mission

Wear2Start provides a

personalized clothing and

wardrobe-related experience,to

support self-identified women

who are in need of clothing for

work and life.

Our Vision

Through our individual

personalized approach, we

provide empowering, confidence-

building services. We remain

committed to lowering barriers to

accessing support and securing

the critical clothing donations

upon which our clients rely.

Our Values

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity. We will:

        • Empower self-identified women, including our clients, ourvolunteers, and our many donors and supporters.

        • Assist our clients in developing confidence and increase self-esteem.

        • Help reduce barriers to success for our clients.

        • Be compassionate and collaborative

        • Leverage sustainable practices such as upcycling and contributepositively to society while ensuring financial stability for Wear2Start.

Our Journey

When Wear2Start was established in 2001, our mission was to assist unemployed or newly employed women in need of a work wardrobe. Over the years, we have helped thousands of women gain confidence and enhance their chances of securing employment with a more polished appearance.

 

Listening to the community’s needs, we realized our services could benefit a wider audience. In 2019, we expanded our mandate to support more women in various situations.

 

    Empowering Through Clothing:

    We provide up-to-date, stylish clothing to those who have lost access to their wardrobe. Whether it’s a single mom struggling to make ends meet or a woman of limited means, we offer a boost to their wardrobe and confidence. We are also proud to support the transgender community.

     

    Clothing Donation Management:

    Our Clothing Donation Management program minimizes the impact on the environment by repurposing and rehoming gently used clothing so that it not only avoids the landfill but benefits members of our community. We pride ourselves on being a fiscally responsible organization and keep our administrative costs low so that your donations can be used towards the direct delivery of our programs and services.