Esther's Closet

Esther's Closet Equipping women and children to escape the imprisonment of poverty. We provide medical scrubs and restaurant/retail business attire for new employees.

The mission of Esther’s Closet is to enhance women’s lives by providing professional workwear, workforce development skills, and educational pathways for career advancement. Our program prepares participants to develop new habits, support revenue growth, and establish new ways of thinking. We teach participants to perform and dress professionally while taking action to control their own destiny. G

OALS AND OBJECTIVES
Esther’s Closet’s is a self-sufficiency program designed to equip women and children to escape the imprisonment of poverty. We provide interview and workplace outfits at no charge to unemployed women and those seeking new positions, as well as, resume writing and job performance skills to help women thrive in the workplace. The Esther's Closet program does not look down on these women or assume they are victims of their own decisions but welcomes them. The program exposes participants to a new set of rules with prospects to enable them to build bridges to a system of financial stability. Poverty steals your confidence and produces generational shame. We help participants recognize the importance of dressing well for job interviews and their job; operating on the premise of “dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” The program provides women with a complete outfit for a job interview. When a participant receives a position, they are outfitted for 7 to 10 days. In our support of women escaping the mental barriers and scariness of poverty, we realized that even with the assistance provided to our clients to help them prepare to take on new challenges it is for naught if their children are not equally equipped with the same preparedness to face their own challenges. This year we are adding a year-round school uniform donation initiative to our program. Our program will collect school uniforms throughout the year and distribute them to local families in need during the school year-round.

We’re so grateful for our amazing volunteers and honored to have had the opportunity to celebrate them!Our volunteers ar...
08/30/2026

We’re so grateful for our amazing volunteers and honored to have had the opportunity to celebrate them!

Our volunteers are a HUGE part of the work we do at Esther’s Closet. From conducting mock interviews to reviewing resumes, their time, expertise, and encouragement help prepare women to confidently take their next step toward employment. We couldn’t do this work without you!

Interested in becoming an Esther’s Closet volunteer? We’d love to have you join us! Fill out the volunteer form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tl3kUKpwNkipdCxtr89Gv79hnS-yzW9Fp592okyOEkhUNjRQRExGSllPSVI0MDZUMUtUR0tRSElRNC4u&route=shorturl

We’re excited to have joining us for Hats Off to Her!Ready to take your look to the next level? Our guests will have t...
08/25/2026

We’re excited to have joining us for Hats Off to Her!

Ready to take your look to the next level? Our guests will have the opportunity to purchase and build their own custom trucker hat or create a custom hat made just for you!

Come ready to get creative, find your perfect hat, and make it yours. Because at Hats Off to Her, the bigger the brim, the better!

📅 August 27 | 📍 Hotel 1928
🎩 Come celebrate 10 years of Esther’s Closet with us!

7 DAYS UNTIL HATS OFF TO HER!We’re officially ONE WEEK away from celebrating 10 years of Esther’s Closet and the incredi...
08/21/2026

7 DAYS UNTIL HATS OFF TO HER!

We’re officially ONE WEEK away from celebrating 10 years of Esther’s Closet and the incredible women, volunteers, partners, and supporters who have made this journey possible!

Still need your ticket? Contact our office to secure your spot!

We can’t wait to see you on August 27th — dressed to impress and serving your BIGGEST, BOLDEST BRIMS! 👒✨

Wondering who else is on our program? 👀We’re excited to announce Saraiah and Nancy from The First National Bank of Centr...
08/19/2026

Wondering who else is on our program? 👀We’re excited to announce Saraiah and Nancy from The First National Bank of Central Texas are on the Hats Off to Her program! They’ll be sharing more about Developing Professionals, Esther’s Closet’s workforce training program designed to equip participants with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to pursue careers in banking and beyond.

Interested in being part of the next cohort? Registration is open today! If you’re ready to build your skills, grow your professional network, and explore a career in banking, we’d love to have you join us - link in bio!

We’ll see you at Hats Off to Her on August 27th!

08/17/2026

💜 THANK YOU, WACO!

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support for Esther’s Closet after our feature on kwtx and Brady’s Backyard BBQ. We had a fabulous time celebrating our mission and volunteers! Thank you slovacekswest for helping shine a light on our mission and supporting the women we serve.

Because of your generosity, we’ve experienced an incredible influx of clothing donations! At this time, we are only accepting PLUS-SIZE professional clothing donations so we can continue to meet the needs of our clients while making the most of our current inventory.

Thank you for helping us keep Esther’s Closet stocked, sustainable, and ready to empower women as they step into their next opportunity. We are so grateful for this community!

“But what do I wear?” We’ve been getting the question! We’ve got you covered.For Hats Off to Her, we’re embracing Cockta...
08/15/2026

“But what do I wear?” We’ve been getting the question! We’ve got you covered.

For Hats Off to Her, we’re embracing Cocktail Hat Attire, think elevated cocktail looks, statement hats, polished suits, fabulous dresses, and a little extra flair!

Not sure where to start? Check out our mood board for some inspiration and start planning your look. Whether your style is classic, bold, glamorous, or somewhere in between, we can’t wait to see how you interpret the theme!
Hats encouraged. Style required. Fun guaranteed.

Come dressed to celebrate 10 years of Esther’s Closet and the incredible women we’ve had the honor of serving. https://givebutter.com/c/hats-off-to-her

🎉 The celebration just got even better!We’re excited to announce that Jackye Clayton will be joining our MC, Samantha, a...
08/14/2026

🎉 The celebration just got even better!

We’re excited to announce that Jackye Clayton will be joining our MC, Samantha, as a co-host for Hats Off to Her! ✨

Together, they’ll help us celebrate an incredible 10 years of Esther’s Closet through an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration.

We can’t wait to have them both at the forefront! 💜

🎟️ August 27 | 5:30 PM
Get your tickets today!! https://givebutter.com/c/hats-off-to-her

08/11/2026

🎩 THE AUCTION IS COMING! 🎩

A little sneak peek at just SOME of the amazing items you’ll be able to bid on at Hats Off to Her! From unforgettable experiences to sports tickets, self-care, fashion, and more! Truly, there’s something for everyone.

And the best part? Every bid helps support Esther’s Closet and our mission to equip women with the confidence, clothing, and workforce tools they need to succeed.

🛍️ Our Silent Auction opens Monday, August 24!
Start planning your bids now and come ready to shop, support, and celebrate with us!

📅 August 27, 2026
📍 Waco, Texas
Take a look here: https://givebutter.com/c/hats-off-to-her/auction

We are proud to announce this year’s Essence of Esther Awardee: Daphny Milligan! 🌟Daphny embodies the spirit of Esther’s...
08/06/2026

We are proud to announce this year’s Essence of Esther Awardee: Daphny Milligan! 🌟

Daphny embodies the spirit of Esther’s Closet through her resilience, dedication to service, and commitment to helping others overcome barriers and build stable, fulfilling lives.

As the Community Care Coordinator at Lovely Village, Daphny supports survivors of sexual exploitation, trauma, and trafficking. She also serves as a Parent Liaison for CPS Region 7, using her voice to encourage and support families navigating the child welfare system.

A dedicated mother of four, advocate, and community leader, Daphny continues to create meaningful opportunities for women and families throughout our community.

Join us on August 27 as we celebrate Daphny’s remarkable impact and unwavering commitment to empowering others! 💜

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/c/hats-off-to-her

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715 Elm Avenue
Waco, TX
76704

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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

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