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New Life Clothing Room
Trinity has a mission partnership with New Life United Methodist Church at 25 West 5th Avenue to minister to the homeless in our community. This ministry serves more than 2,200 people each month and gives out coats, bedding, clothes and personal hygiene items. Clothing Room hours are Tuesdays from 8:00 am-3:00 pm,  Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 pm, and Sundays from 6:30-9:00 am.

Those with willing hands are invited to help create homemade sleeping bags at New Life on the first and third Wednesdays of every month between 12:30 and 3:00. You can come for any or all of the session as your time allows. No particular sewing skills are needed, just sharp scissors and a thimble. These sleeping bags are shared with our neighbors in need through the clothing room. Materials for the sleeping bags are also needed, including used bed linens, mattress pads, fabric, anything past its prime that can be layered for warmth.

How to Donate Clothing Items
Donations, along with small bags of in-season clothing, can be placed in the bins near Trinity?s Meditation Room. Men?s items are always in critical need. It is appreciated if large donations are taken directly to New Life. Clothing Room donations are gratefully accepted at New Life on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 ? 11:30 am. The address is 25 W. 5th Ave.

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All Saints Clothing Room

The All Saints Clothing Room provides casual clothing, toiletries, and business wear for interviews and employment.  All the clothing that we distribute is donated by the community.

Visit our VOLUNTEER INFORMATION PAGE to learn more about Clothing Room Volunteer Opportunities!
GENERAL INFORMATION

    Days of Operation: 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
    Hours of Operation: 9:30?10:00am (all guests on line by 10:00am will be admitted)

DONATION INFORMATION

Donation Guidelines

ALL Donations must be new or gently used!  Ripped, faded, frayed, or stained items are not accepted?if you wouldn?t wear it, we don?t want it!

    Men?s Clothing
        WE NEED UNDERWEAR!!!  Boxers are especially appreciated.
        All sizes welcome
        Socks and underwear MUST BE NEW and in unopened packages!!
    Bed and Bath Linens
        Blankets
        Sheet sets
        Towels
    Toiletries
        Shampoo & Conditioner
        Soap
        Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
        Deodorant
        Combs
        Travel sizes preferred
    The Clothing Room DOES NOT accept:
        Toys
        Books (see Shelter page for info about donating books)
        Electronics
        Household Items

How To Donate

    Bring all donations to 55 West 15th St. between 10am and 6pm (call ahead to confirm)
    Place all donations in the large white bin on the basement level (to the left as you exit the elevator).  Please do not leave donations on the floor.
    All donations MUST be secured in plastic or paper bags.  Please do not throw loose items into the bin; they take longer to sort and also make lovely bedding for rodents!
    See the receptionist for a donation receipt.  Please note that Xavier Mission cannot estimate the value of your donation.
    DURING DECEMBER: Please visit our Giving Tree Clothing Drive page for information on our Christmas Clothing collection.

James & Mary Clothing
RECENT NEWS
Drop Your Drawers!

Yes, you heard me correctly!  Drop off your gently-used men?s pants to our All Saints Clothing Room!


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The Bethesda Clothing Closet would especially appreciate donations of sheets, blankets and bath towels, at this time.

MISSION
The Bethesda Community Clothing Closet is here because Jesus said:  ?Whatever you do for my brothers and sisters, you do for me.'?

THE CLOTHING CLOSET IS OPEN:
Monday:  9:30 ? 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday:  6:30 ? 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 ? 11:00 a.m.

FREQUENCY FOR GETTING CLOTHES:
You may come once per calendar month, if needed. This means you could come the last day of January, and the first day of February.

AMOUNT OF CLOTHING AVAILABLE:
The amount is based on the number of members in your family. Three of each item (T-shirts, shorts, pants, shoes) may be selected for each family member with the exception of coats and boots. One coat and one pair of boots may be selected for each family member for each season.

REQUIREMENTS TO GET CLOTHING:
Please bring a form of identification with your name and address.

HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteer once a week or once a month to receive and display clothing and/or assist clients to find their selections.
Provide financial support. Make checks payable to Bethesda Lutheran Church. Indicate that your donation is for the Clothing Closet.
Donate your in-season, gently used clothing (sorry, we cannot accept out-of-season clothing as we do not have storage space).

The Bethesda Community Clothing Room is located at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Questions? Contact the church office at 232-6256.

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Clothing Room

The Purpose Clothing Room, open every Tuesday morning, from 9-11am, offers gently used clothing, shoes and linens. Donations may be dropped off during the week at our Administration Center.

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

It?s not just a closet, it?s a ministry.  By allowing God to use us we seek to care for others in a non-judgmental environment by providing clean, gently used clothing with an open heart so that others may see Christ through us.

WHAT WE DO

    Our clothing ministry is more than a way to clothe people, it is a way to share the loving concern of God?s people for others and to share Jesus Christ?s love with a lost and needy world.
    Valley Grove serves our community on a referral basis by local agencies, emergency shelters, local churches and schools.  We are open on Monday?s from 8:30 am ? 11:30 am, in emergency situations we will set up appointments.
    Everything is given free of charge to any individual or family regardless of economic status.
    Our goal is to provide clothing and hygiene supplies as a ministry to people within our community.

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pants

HOW YOU CAN HELP

    The clothing ministry depends solely upon volunteers and clothing donations.
    By providing a donation, you allow people in need to pay other bills to sustain their lives and their dignity.
    We will accept your gently worn donations of clean, stain and odor free clothing and footwear in all sizes.
    Please donate only new undergarments such as bras, panties, underwear, etc.
    Donations of travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes are also needed.
    Church members may take donations to the ?Donations Room?, located upstairs in the Upper Room.
    If you are not a member of Valley Grove, you may contact the Church office for drop off appointments


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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

It?s not just a closet, it?s a ministry.  By allowing God to use us we seek to care for others in a non-judgmental environment by providing clean, gently used clothing with an open heart so that others may see Christ through us.

WHAT WE DO

    Our clothing ministry is more than a way to clothe people, it is a way to share the loving concern of God?s people for others and to share Jesus Christ?s love with a lost and needy world.
    Valley Grove serves our community on a referral basis by local agencies, emergency shelters, local churches and schools.  We are open on Monday?s from 8:30 am ? 11:30 am, in emergency situations we will set up appointments.
    Everything is given free of charge to any individual or family regardless of economic status.
    Our goal is to provide clothing and hygiene supplies as a ministry to people within our community.

shirt







pants

HOW YOU CAN HELP

    The clothing ministry depends solely upon volunteers and clothing donations.
    By providing a donation, you allow people in need to pay other bills to sustain their lives and their dignity.
    We will accept your gently worn donations of clean, stain and odor free clothing and footwear in all sizes.
    Please donate only new undergarments such as bras, panties, underwear, etc.
    Donations of travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes are also needed.
    Church members may take donations to the ?Donations Room?, located upstairs in the Upper Room.
    If you are not a member of Valley Grove, you may contact the Church office for drop off appointments

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Hillcrest Congregational Church has a Clothing Room serving Contra Costa County where we offer free clothing to anyone in need. You can receive clean, wearable clothing. You may receive clean clothing for men, women and children, as well as shoes, bedding and towels. Please bring identification for each person in the family. Clothing is given out up to 4 times per year.

OPEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Call Hillcrest Church at 925-689-8260 for questions or more information.

New clothes are provided when available, as is clothing in larger sizes.

DONATIONS are always needed to support this important program!

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The West Morris Clothing Ministry is offered the 2nd Wednesday each Month.





Our Clothing Ministry is focused on near Westside neighborhood residents and families who value cost-free, second-hand clothing as an alternative to spending limited resources at retail stores.

    5:30 pm - Registration / check-in - Morris & Pershing entrance

    5:30 pm - Soup & Sandwiches for everyone - Lower Level

    6:15-6:30 pm - Bible story / application - Ellis Hall

    6:30-8 pm - shopping for clothing - Clothing Rooms

    Infants and children through Kindergarten will be supervised in play time

    Children grades K-6 will go to Kids Klub at 7:00 pm

    Adults are welcome to join our Coffee House Bible study upstairs at 7:00 pm

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