The Career Clothing Closet helps students reach their career goals by providing professional attire, ensuring they can confidently make a great first impression, no matter their financial situation.
How It Works
- Check in at the front desk before entering
- No more than two students at a time
- Only the student can enter the Clothes Closet
- Students are allowed one outfit per month
- No returns or exchanges
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The Hawk Closet is accepting new and gently used* clothing. Donations may be dropped off at the Hawk CARES Center (P48) Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We are accepting the following in all sizes:
- Professional clothing: shirts, slacks, jackets, skirts, dresses, ties
- Socks: Professional and casual (new, in package only)
- Undergarments: new, in package only
- Gloves (small, medium and large)
- Chest binders
- Jackets: light weight, winter, sweatshirts, hoodies
If you would like to support the Hawk Closet with a credit card donation, use the Hawk CARES Donation Form. In the comments box toward the bottom of the form enter "Hawk Closet."
The Hawk Closet will also accept gift cards for clothing (Macys, Ross, Men's Warehouse, TJ Maxx, etc.).
Thank you for supporting CRC's students!
*All items previously worn need to be clean and ready to use prior to donating.
Contact
CRC-HawkCares@crc.losrios.edu
(916) 691-7095
Fall Hours
Monday to Wednesday:
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
By Appointment Only
Location
Hawk CARES is located in Portable 48
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