where to donate clothes in los angeles

What time does Topanga Women's Circle drop off donations?

Donations can be dropped off at their special bin each Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Due to space limitations, they only accept clean or like-new infant and toddler clothing.

What is the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission?

The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission was established in 1998 to serve the needs of homeless men, women, and children in the San Fernando Valley. They accept donations of new and/or gently used clothing (all sizes). You can call and schedule a pick-up of your donation for added convenience.

What is the National Council of Jewish Women?

The values of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) “are based upon respect for the dignity of all human beings and the pursuit of justice through education and awareness.” They serve many of our Los Angeles public schools with their after-school homework clubs, “Light Up a Library” Program, and more. In addition, each summer, they host a Back 2 School Store which provides children with clothing, shoes, and school supplies to get them ready for the new school year. Their website lists the many items they accept as donations, including children’s clothing and shoes.

What is Union Rescue Mission?

The Union Rescue Mission assists men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. They ask that all donated clothing be cleaned and ready to wear. Donations should be sorted into boxes, labeled (i.e. “children’s clothing), and marked “used.”

When was Alexandria House founded?

Alexandria House was founded in 1996 and is a “non-profit transitional residence and house of hospitality providing safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing.”.

What is upward bound house?

Upward Bound House is working to “eliminate homelessness among families with children…”. They accept donations of new and/or gently used children’s clothing and shoes. Donations may be made Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

What is the goal of Mend?

MEND’S goal is “to break the bonds of poverty by providing basic human needs and a pathway to self-reliance.” MEND accepts donations of children’s clothing and tennis shoes. Donations are accepted Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Where is the LGBT center in Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center is located in the McDonald/Wright Building at 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. in Los Angeles. The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center helps homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people by providing emergency, transitional and long-term housing, food, clothing and medical and legal services.

What are the homeless people in Los Angeles?

Homeless people in Los Angeles come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including veterans, people with mental illness or substance abuse problems, families, victims of domestic violence, youth and other individuals. There are several non-profit organizations in Los Angeles working to help homeless persons by providing food, clothing, ...

Where is the Good Shepherd Center?

The Good Shepherd Center, located at 1671 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, provides homeless women and children with food, clothing, toiletries, crises services, shelter and other services through a Mobile Outreach Team, the Languille Drop-In Center, Languille Emergency Shelter and the Women's Village transitional center.

What is the Union Rescue Mission?

The Union Rescue Mission helps homeless women and their families by providing emergency and recovery services in Los Angeles. The Men's Ministry Program and Women's and Children's Ministry Programs assist with recovery from substance addiction, work programs, emotional and spiritual counseling and transitional programs to help homeless families ...

What is Operation Dress Up?

Operation Dress-Up! is an organization founded by two school-age sisters and run by students. Operation Dress Up! holds quarterly clothing drives, with donations going to homeless students in Los Angeles County. Clothing is delivered to local homeless shelters and organizations like Women's Care Cottage, which helps women and children find permanent housing. Learn how to donate clothing or help by holding your own clothing drive by visiting http://www.operationdressup.org/ or contacting Julie Kertes at (818) 970-6673. Items needed include pants, shirts, dresses, school uniforms, formal wear, shoes and backpacks. Donations must be in good condition, with no holes, stains or rips.

What is Jeff Griffith Youth Center?

The Jeff Griffith Youth Center provides fresh clothing, hot showers, food and shelter for LGBT youth aged 24 and under. Call (323) 860-2280 or send an email to [email protected] for information on how to donate new or gently used clothing and other products. References.

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Where is the Salvation Army located?

Salvation Army has several centers around Los Angeles County. The clothing closets, thrift stores and items they distribute or sell are usually from donations, and will be gently used. Rarely may a case worker be able to provide vouchers for newer items.

Where is Arcadia Unified School District?

Address: 323 N. 1st Ave. Arcadia, California 91006, (626) 447-6864. Families who live in Arcadia Unified School District can receive clothing or food in an emergency, if they are qualified. There are also free school supplies, pens, pencils, backpacks, and more.

Donation Centers That Are Now Open

• Council Thrift Stores 4 locations currently open: 360 N. Fairfax Ave, LA 90036 10960 Santa Moni…
  The values of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) “are based upon respect for the dignity of all human beings and the pursuit of justice through education and awareness.” They serve many of our Los Angeles public schools with their after-school homework clubs, “Light Up …
• Goodwill Southern California Multiple locations around LA – check their website to see which on…
  Goodwill was established in Southern California one hundred years ago. Their mission has been to “transform lives through the power of work.” Today you’ll find Goodwill donation centers, retail stores, and career resource centers throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino coun…

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