Career Closet

EBCAP’s Career Closet provides no cost work-appropriate clothing to individuals who are currently seeking employment or who are in job training. Career Closet accepts donations by appointment only of in-season business casual workwear clothing.

People We Serve

Career Closet serves eligible people who are unemployed, in job training, or seeking employment.

Key Features

Typical clothing that Career Closet has in stock:

  • Business Casual Pants
  • Suits
  • Polo and long-sleeved shirts
  • Blouses/shirts
  • Dresses/skirts
  • Shoes/socks
  • Accessories: ties, purses/bags, jewelry and scarves

See “Career Closet Clothing” link below for a complete list of items.

Career Closet Clothing

Location(s) of the Program

Locations in East Providence and Newport, RI
401-435-7876, ext. 1134

Hours of Operation

Individuals can visit Career Closet Monday through Friday by appointment only. Please call 401-435-7876, ext. 1134.

How to Participate

For more information on participating, contact Career Closet at 401-435-7876, ext. 1134.

How You Can Volunteer

There are many volunteer opportunities available with flexible hours. Please call our office at 401-435-7876, ext. 1134 for more information.

Sometimes, it’s the smallest comforts that have the greatest impact.  Many of the people we serve often have limited access to everyday necessities and resources, including appropriate attire to wear to a job interview or sweaters to wear during a cold winter storm.  Professional clothing can mean the difference between a person feeling ill-prepared and at a disadvantage during a job interview versus feeling confident and dressed for success.  That’s where you come in! Clothing donations are needed. Clothing must be clean, ready-to-wear, in-season, and on hangers. Accessories and sweaters in bags or boxes are fine. See “Clothing Donations” link below for our complete list of acceptable clothing.

Clothing Donations

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