Working Gear

Working Gear is Looking for Space to Grow

Over the past year, Working Gear supported 2,000+ job seekers across the Lower Mainland while diverting 30,000+ lbs of clothing and textiles from landfill.

As demand for our services continues to increase, so has the complexity of our programming. Today, in addition to providing free workwear and safety gear, we deliver employment readiness workshops, mock interviews, professional headshots, barber services, job fairs, and community pop-up events.

We're exploring affordable warehouse, storage, and program space to support our growing impact.

Do you know of an available commercial, warehouse, industrial, church, or community space? Or someone who may be interested in partnering with a local charity?

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected]

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❤️ Thank you for supporting Working Gear

Look good. Feel good. Do good.

A heartfelt thank you to for donating such stylish footwear to Working Gear Clothing Society.

These shoes will soon be heading out the door with job seekers across our community as they prepare for interviews, new careers, and fresh starts.

We appreciate your support and belief in the work we do.

Working Gear is excited to host a Women’s Drop-In Event on June 19 to support women preparing for employment, training, interviews, and workforce opportunities.

We currently have a large inventory of women’s workwear and PPE items available, including:
• New steel-toe boots
• New business casual clothing
• Pants, tops, and workplace basics
We are especially happy to offer smaller sizes and plus sizes, as properly fitting workplace clothing and PPE can often be difficult to access.
475 Main Street, Unit 228
Friday, June 19
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM or until supplies run out
This is a free drop-in event and all items will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Questions: [email protected]

just the first half of May, Working Gear has already supported 221 people preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. During the same period in April, we supported 62 clients. That means demand has increased by more than 250% in just one month.

At the same time, unemployment in B.C. remains a serious pressure. In April 2026, B.C.’s unemployment rate was 6.8%, with more than 210,000 people unemployed across the province.

Behind those numbers are people trying to take their next step. Some have interviews. Some have training opportunities. Some have job offers but still need the boots, clothing, or safety gear required to start.

That is why monthly support is so important. Employment opportunities do not arrive once a year. They come every week, often with only a few days’ notice. Monthly donors help make sure Working Gear can respond when someone is ready to work.

By joining The Crew, you become part of a community that provides that steady support. Your monthly gift helps keep our shelves stocked, our doors open, and our team ready to say yes when someone comes to us with an opportunity in front of them. It is a simple, meaningful way to stand beside people as they take their next step toward work, stability, and a better future.
https://workinggear.ca/give-monthly/