February 2023 UPDATE: We are unable to accept clothing donations at this time, but the closet is open (by appointment only).

Kathleen’s Closet helps unemployed and underemployed womxn by providing no-cost professional attire to womxn seeking employment and those just starting a job.

We work with womxn to create not only an interview outfit, but also supply the pieces to mix and match to create a foundation for their professional wardrobe. But it is more than a pair of shoes and a nice shirt. Our goal is to ensure womxn have the skills, opportunities and resources to move beyond minimum wage and experience financial stability. This means that Kathleen’s Closet also serves as a hands-on job-training program for participants in the Economic Empowerment Program (EEP). Our EEP trainees and staff provide this essential service.

Need professional clothing?

Update April 2020: CLOSED until further notice. Call YWCA at 360-352-0593 Mon-Thurs between 9am – 4pm to schedule your appointment. Sorry, appointments only as we are unable to serve drop-in clients at this time.

Interested in volunteering with Kathleen’s Closet?

Give us a call at 360-352-0593.

Looking to donate to Kathleen’s Closet?

Update 01/18/20: Kathleen’s Closet is NOT accepting most donations of clothing. We are at storage capacity for clothing items at this time. Check out the other agencies in town that accept clothing or provide clothing.

As a job seeker here in Thurston County, I just want to document my wonderful experience with Kathleen's Closet. at the YWCA of Olympia?. My goodness, what a tremendous service they are doing for us female clients. Truly, I was given so many nice things (some had designer labels!) to help me make my physical presentation to employers fresh and above all, professional! Bravo Kathleen's Closet and THANK YOU! - Melodie

While at Kathleen’s Closet I had many options, but no clue about what size I wore. I asked Heather for help and she let me measure myself. She quickly told me what size I was and showed me numerous options. Getting measured took the stress and so much time out of the appointment. I really enjoyed my experience at Kathleen’s Closet. - Liz

Going into Kathleen’s Closet was a little overwhelming looking at all this professional attire that I never thought I would be wearing. I m always casual and comfortable clothes. Seeing myself all dressed up looking nice really boosted my self esteem. I’d like to say thank you to YWCA and Kathleen’s Closet for the opportunity to look great and fell good in the clothes I got to pick out. - Nancy