Where can I donate my clothes after a closet edit?

I often get asked “where can I donate my clothes” after completing a closet edit. I just found a full list of resources I am excited to share as we enter into the holiday season. Many of these are local to the Chicago area but my guess is there a chapters nationwide offering the same services.

WOMEN’S CLOTHES

• Savers Thrift Superstore: clothes and accessories

• The Cara Program: new and gently worn professional clothing

• Dress for Success: new or gently used in-season clothes

• Bridge to Success: clothing, accessories, and jewelry

• Pacific Garden Mission

• Midwest Veteran’s Closet

• Salvation Army

• Family Tree Resale

• The Self Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines: in-season clothing in very good condition, new underwear

• Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago: bathing suits, bras, foundation garments, fur hats, nightgowns, slips, dresses, skirts, suits, bathrobes, evening dresses, fur coats, handbags, pants suits, blouses, coats, jackets, slacks, sweaters, jeans, socks, undergarments, and hats

• Illinois AMVETS

• Goodwill

• The Sharing Connection: seasonal clothing, professional clothing, new socks, and new underwear

• Brown Elephant: apparel and handbags

MEN’S CLOTHES

• Savers Thrift Superstore: clothes and accessories

• The Cara Program: new and gently worn professional clothing

• Bridge to Success: clothing, accessories, and jewelry

• Pacific Garden Mission

• Midwest Veteran’s Closet

• Salvation Army

• Family Tree Resale

• The Self Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines: in-season clothing in very good condition, new underwear, long sleeve shirts, t-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, and new socks

• Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago: jackets, shorts, suits, overcoats, raincoats, tuxedoes, undershorts, shirts, slacks, sweaters, pajamas, swim trunks, undershirts, jeans, socks, undergarments, and hats

• Illinois AMVETS

• Goodwill

• The Sharing Connection: seasonal clothing, professional clothing, new socks, and new underwear

• Brown Elephant

KID’S CLOTHES

• Savers Thrift Superstore: clothes and accessories

• Salvation Army

• Family Tree Resale

• Common Pantry: hats and gloves

• The Self Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines: in-season clothing in very good condition

• Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago: blouses, coats, jackets, shirts, snowsuits, underwear, boots, dresses, pants, slacks, jeans, socks, and hats

• Illinois AMVETS

• Cradles to Crayons Chicago: clothing, coats, new socks and underwear, and pajamas

• Goodwill

• The Sharing Connection: seasonal clothing, new socks, new underwear, and infant clothing