Welcome, Students! Here's How It Works...
Participation is Easy
Just stop by our office during operating hours. We're adjacent to the Counseling and Career Services offices, on the lower level of the Hannelly Center.
You'll be greeted by staff who'll invite you to browse our racks, as you would in any store.
Explore clothing of all styles, colors and sizes, ranging from full suits to casual outfits. Once you’ve found some items you like, feel free to try them on in our private dressing room. We want you to feel great in the items you select!
Fall 2022 Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
Support the Bears' Closet. Make a donation today.
The Bears' Closet is entirely donation-based, so we always welcome clean, lightly used items. Donated undergarments, such as socks and underwear, should be unworn, and in their original packaging. Please contact our team to facilitate a donation.
Contact Us
If you have questions, or would like to make a donation, please email the Bears' Closet team:
Alicia Middleton alicia.middleton@phoenixcollege.edu, Julie Plombon julie.plombon@phoenixcollege.edu, and Amy MacPherson amy.macpherson@phoenixcollege.edu.
The Bears' Closet is sponsored by Phoenix College's department of Career Services, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Food & Supplies
Bumstead's Resource Room, Powered by Whataburger, is based in the Student Union. It offers food for home consumption, limited school/household supplies, and Grab 'n Go lunches.
While you're there, ask about Patio Pick-Ups, which provide fresh produce monthly.
Clothing
The Bears' Closet provides gently-used clothing to students, free of charge.
Located inside the Career Services area of the Hannelly Building, it's sponsored by Career Services, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Emergency Funds
Apply for one-time emergency funding that's available to students who experience qualifying financial emergencies.
Click here to schedule an appointment with the Counseling Department.
Housing Resources
Find housing options and connect with roommates, through College Pads.
Resource for listing, and locating, subleases.
Counseling
Counseling faculty offer academic and career counseling services to students. Receive help navigating your educational journey with success.
Locate Resources Quickly
Single Stop ™ simplifies the process of securing on- and off-campus resources, by matching you to help you may qualify for.
Our PC office will then assist you with applications to avoid delays.
Mental Health Support
Reach out to Togetherall, an online peer support community available to all PC students. You'll receive help coping with stress, and more.
Bus Vouchers
Discounted monthly, and semester-long, transit passes available through Student Life & Leadership.
Financial Planning
Join Financial Freestyle, a semester-long series of one-hour seminars, with some 1:1 advising sessions. You'll hear from financial advisors who'll cover a variety of topics.
Clubs & Organizations
Find people who share your interests. Student organizations a valuable part of your college experience.
Student Life & Leadership
Student Life & Leadership operates the Student Union, also known as the Bears' Den, and facilitates activities throughout the academic year.
Childcare
Southwest Human Development provides Pre-K Head Start and Early Head Start throughout the year.