Someone’s Future is Hanging in Your Closet

In the fall of 2008, Desert Best Friend’s Closet (DBFC) surveyed Human Resource representatives in the desert and learned that 85% hesitate to hire someone who is not dressed professionally, 73% believe that sloppily dressed applicants are careless workers, 97% think dress codes improve a company's public image, and 68% estimate that job applicants lack the financial resources and/or knowledge to dress professionally. Our Interview Attire program is the solution to this problem. Everyone has usable clothes in their closet that, for whatever reason, they do not wear. What needs to occur, and what does occur with our program, is that unused clothes are made available to residents who need and will use them. This is an innovative, community-based solution where neighbors help neighbors. DBFC is the only agency providing this service in the greater Palm Springs area.

At first, we operated out of board members’ homes, collecting clothing from friends to redistribute to agencies in need. We were excited to help people, but something was missing--we lacked interaction with those we were attempting to assist. Two years later, we secured a service site and began providing one-on-one wardrobe and image consultation services to clients. DBFC has helped nearly 2000 clients to since moving into our service site in 2010.

We are confident of the value of our Interview Attire Program but are aware that clients need more than a snappy suit to secure employment. In 2013, we asked our clients what additional services they needed to better prepare for their job searches. Overwhelmingly, they requested help with resume writing, job applications, and interview skills. Consequently, we launched Bridge to Employment Program to complement our Interview Attire Program.

The core goal of these two programs is to help our clients achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment and to reduce the burden on the public. Whether you can donate a business suit or pair of shoes, or provide financial support, your contribution has a direct impact on our clients and sets them on the path toward employment. Our clients inspire us with their commitment to a better life for themselves and their families. We are committed to helping them reach their goal of self-sufficiency.

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    Desert Best friends closet offers a very unique and rewarding service here in Palm Desert. They have some of the best used clothes for the most needy people in the valley. If you’ve ever got spare clothes to donate, then this is the place to go. They also have some very special specific training that they give to people who need it, and they are a very good charitable organization. I highly recommend them


    Andrew T.

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    Best Friends Closet is a fun little boutique style thrift store, everything is very organized and well priced. I have also inquired about donations and if you have any business attire that you would like to get rid of this is the place to donate, they work with people to help them get jobs. Highly recommend you to stop by and get to know this place better.


    Erica L.

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    What Desert Best Friends Closet does for the community is absolutely amazing! Every single staff member is very kind, and welcoming. After visiting them and listening to their stories, my heart was filled with gratitude for what they do for the community.


    Junho C.

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    I love to donate my stuff here.

    Because I know that my once beloved clothes and shoes will be used to help someone else interview and support someone looking for a job.

    It is more satisfying than reselling them with a small fortune!!


    T S

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    Desert Best Friends Closet is a business I am happy to support! Matt is always so friendly and truly cares about everyone that walks through his doors. What DBFC does for our community is so impactful and I would recommend this place to anyone!


    Savanna N.

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