Where to Donate Outgrown Clothes Near You
September 07 2023
One of the many to-do items on our back-to-school list is buying new clothes for our growing kiddos. To make way for new clothes, worn-out and outgrown clothes often end up in a trash bag or shopping bag with an undetermined destination.
Before you drop off those items at a for-profit resale shop or leave them on the curb for free pickup, consider donating them to a local nonprofit. Many charitable organizations in the area run resale shops of their own, with proceeds going right back into their programs to help your neighbors in need. Are you worried that your items might be too worn out to be reused? Many nonprofits will gladly accept such articles and recycle them for cash! It's a win-win.
Check out this list of nonprofits near you and make plans to drop off your items this week.
Clothed by Faith
CBF carefully selects, lovingly packages and proudly distributes one week’s worth of gently used clothing and shoes to those in need in Houston and the surrounding areas. While their task is to supply clothing, their mission is to provide dignity for children and adults in need of the confidence and comfort fresh clothing can provide. To learn more about Clothed by Faith, visit their
website or call
281-676-8837.
Fort Bend Women's Center
FBWC's mission is to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children to achieve safety and self-sufficiency, while striving to prevent violence against women. Their goal is to guide survivors as they heal from their abuse. FBWC equips them with the emotional, psychological and practical skills and resources to create a hopeful, safe, independent life free of abuse. When a survivor and their children arrive at Fort Bend Women's Center, many times, they only have the clothes on their back, much less items they will need to begin rebuilding their lives, free of abuse. For more information about the Fort Bend Women's Center, visit their
website or call
281-344-5750.
The Hope Chest Resale Market - Katy
Located off the Grand Parkway near Freeman Road, The Hope Chest Resale Market - Katy is a 21,000 sq ft warehouse and boutique shopping area that benefits the programs of Cy-Hope to "make life better for kids". This unique marketplace breaks the mold of the traditional resale store, selling a wide variety of gently used items from clothing to furniture. For more information about the The Hope Chest Resale Market - Katy, please visit their
website or call
832-916-4585.
Katy Christian Ministries
KCM is a Social Service non-profit serving the Katy/West Houston. Their Social Service Departments offer emergency financial assistance, Food Pantry, a Crisis Center that houses the Domestic Abuse Center and the Sexual Assault Center, Resale Store, Donation Center. For more information about Katy Christian Ministries, visit their
website or call
281-391-5261.
Feeling inspired? Contact your community manager or HOA to organize a neighborhood-wide clothing drive benefitting a local nonprofit! Many charities can even help with pickup of donated items at your designated drop-off location like the neighborhood park or clubhouse. Once your plans are in place, send the details to your dedicated My Neighborhood News team and we will gladly help you spread the word to your neighbors! When we all chip in, we can make a real difference right here in our own community.
By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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