Work the Runway 2025: Passport to Possibilities
Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s Sustainable Fashion Show & Nonprofit Fundraiser
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City, OK
Tickets: worktherunway.com
What is Work the Runway 2025?
Work the Runway 2025 is Oklahoma City’s leading sustainable fashion show and nonprofit fundraiser. Hosted by Goodwill Central Oklahoma, this event combines secondhand designer fashion with real community impact. Attendees enjoy fashion, food, shopping, and entertainment while supporting vital job training and reentry programs for Oklahomans.
Why Work the Runway Matters
This year’s theme, Passport to Possibilities, celebrates fashion from every corner of the globe and the possibilities available to anyone with the support and training that Goodwill can provide. This event is your chance to hear real stories of hope and resilience from real Goodwill employees and clients as they walk the runway in custom-made looks that have been sourced right from Goodwill stores.
Every ticket to Work The Runway helps fund:
- Job training programs
- Career navigation services
- Youth employment opportunities
- Reentry support for justice-involved individuals
In 2024, Work the Runway: Seasons of Opportunity raised over $190,000 to support these critical programs. That same year, Goodwill Central Oklahoma helped more than 1,400 people overcome challenges to secure meaningful employment. When you attend Work the Runway 2025: Passport to Possibilities, you help create second chances and advance sustainable fashion right here in Oklahoma City.
Your participation supports landfill diversion, economic opportunity, and ethical fashion choices that benefit our entire community.
What to Expect at Work the Runway
- Global-Inspired Runway
- The runway will feature Goodwill clients and team members modeling thrifted looks inspired by destinations such as Paris, Tokyo, Marrakesh, and more.
- Sample International Bites
- Enjoy bold global flavors while connecting with community leaders who support fair employment practices.
- Pop-Up Thrift Boutique
- Shop a curated selection of secondhand designer fashion and unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.
- Silent Auction and Raffle
- Bid on themed baskets, luxury vacations, and signed Thunder merchandise in support of job training programs and secondhand fashion initiatives.
- Travel-Themed Photo Ops
- Capture the moment at interactive backdrops that celebrate global travel.
Dress Code: Global Style, Your Way
Dress to represent your dream destination. Think pastel Parisian Spring, Tokyo streetwear, Amalfi Coast linen, or the vibrant jewel tones of Marrakesh. Be creative and have fun expressing your style.
How to Get Involved
• Purchase your ticket at worktherunway.com
• Invite friends and colleagues who value sustainable fashion and charity events
• Share your experience on social media using #WorkTheRunway and #PassportToPossibilities
Work the Runway is not just another charity gala. This sustainable fashion show demonstrates how secondhand fashion can be both stylish and meaningful, bringing clothing and stories full circle. Your ticket purchase and all proceeds from the evening’s event support second chances and job training programs. It opens doors for people working to rebuild their lives, and directly funds our free programs and services across Central Oklahoma.
Purchase your tickets to Oklahoma City’s funnest fashion show of the year, and support our mission of helping people overcome challenges to employment through the power of work!
Get Your Tickets Today
Be part of Oklahoma City’s most impactful fashion night on Friday, August 8, 2025, at The Criterion. Support job training programs and secondhand fashion by securing your seat now.
Buy Tickets at worktherunway.com
