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DONATE CLOTHING

What would you wear to a job interview? That is exactly the type of clothing we are looking for to distribute to our clients. Your fabulous suits and other professional apparel could furnish another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.

We do not accept men’s clothing.  If you have men's clothing to donate, check out:
  • Ready for Success: 612-872-1509
  • Vine and Branches: 612-866-1359
  • Elim Church: 612-798-5391 

2022 Clothing Drop-Off Dates

We will be working with corporate and community partners in 2022 to host clothing drives throughout the year. Please be patient with us while are working on determining times and locations for each of these drop-off days. Updated details and information will be made available on our website and social media. ​
​Saturday, August 13
  • Saturday, December 3
Schedule Your Donation
Donation Receipt
Many of our clients go directly to an interview, so please ensure that all items donated are ready to wear, not more than 3 years old, and suitable for wearing to job interviews. ​

ACCEPTED

  • Business professional suits
  • Professional separates including blouses, slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers, sweaters, and jackets
  • Casual separates including shirts, jeans, dresses, sweaters, and coats
  • Professional shoes (flats, heels, boots)
  • Scarves
  • Handbags
  • Jewelry
  • Scrubs
  • Professional maternity apparel
  • Non-slip footwear
  • Hats, gloves, and winter jackets (in winter months)

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Any items that are stained, torn or in ill repair
  • Athletic wear or lounge wear
  • Men's clothing (we only accept women's apparel). If you have men’s clothing or are unable to wait until our next Donation day we recommend donating clothing to Vine and Branches in Richfield.


 

Items We Are in Need Of
These items can be dropped-off on the donation dates listed above, thank you!

  • Space heater(s)
  • Power strips
  • Clothing steamers​
  • NEW in package women's socks and underwear (size 6, 7, 8, 9,10)
  • Bras needed in the following sizes (High Need: 32 B, 34 DD, 36 B, 36 C, 36 D)
    Could also use: 32 A, 32 C, 34 B, 34 DDD, 36 DD, 36 DDD, 38 B, 38 C, 38 DDD, 40 D, 44 DDD, 46 B, 46 DD, 46 DDD, 46 G, 60 G (New with tags in preferred however we accept VERY gently used)



Clothing Donation FAQs

  • Should the items be on hangers or in boxes? 
    • ​​Boxes, bags, and hangers are fine​
  • Do you want shoes and handbags?  
    • ​YES!
  • Do you want used slips, shapers and bras? (I know you want large ones, but the ones I have are smaller.) 
    • ​If they are new or VERY gently used items, yes. Smaller sizes are welcome also.
  • Do you accept men's clothing?
    • We only accept women's clothing. If you have men’s clothing or are unable to wait until our next Donation day we recommend donating clothing to Vine and Branches in Richfield.
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    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • emPower Her 5K
  • Client Services
    • Our Programs
    • Referral Partners
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Partners >
      • IDEA Coalition
      • Become a Sponsor
      • Host an Event
      • Volunteer
  • Donations
    • Clothing
    • Tech
  • News & Success Stories
  • CONTACT
  • FAQs