“We are incredibly grateful to enter the second year of our multi-year partnership with Amplify Her Foundation. This consistent, long-term support allows Bottomless Closet to plan strategically, expand our programs, and provide lasting impact for the women we serve across New York City. By empowering women with professional attire, career coaching, financial literacy, and ongoing skills development, this multi-year grant ensures that our clients achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.”
Bottomless Closet was founded in 1999 by a number of New York City women in response to the 1996 Welfare Reform Act, with the goal to equip women on public assistance with the skills and tools they needed to be successful at their interviews and to succeed in their careers. Bottomless Closet pursues its mission through a range of high touch one-on-one interview and career readiness programs, and an expanded curriculum to support its clients to build skills in financial management, professional development and digital literacy.
GRANT PURPOSE & IMPACT
Amplify Her Foundation funding will support Bottomless Closet’s comprehensive suite of career readiness programs that empower disadvantaged New York City women with the skills, confidence, and tools they need to enter, succeed, and advance in the workforce. Through a combination of interview coaching, resume preparation, and a robust workshop series, including the Upskill at Home curriculum, clients build essential competencies in digital literacy, financial management, communication, and professional development.
Grant support will enable Bottomless Closet to serve more than 2,000 women through pre-interview and post-hire programs and engage 1,600 participants in workshops designed to foster long-term self-sufficiency. The organization is also expanding its Client Alumni Program, creating opportunities for ongoing skill-building, mentorship, and leadership development in areas such as time management, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and pathways to promotion. This layered approach ensures that women not only secure employment but also continue to progress in their careers with greater stability and resilience.
By equipping women with practical skills, confidence, and peer networks, Bottomless Closet is breaking cycles of poverty and opening pathways to economic mobility. Amplify Her Foundation’s investment directly strengthens this impact, helping women achieve sustainable success and contribute meaningfully to New York City’s workforce.
