Please join Elements Massage, Medford as we help our neighbors and our planet. Donate your un-needed coats and winter accessories to support people in need in our community.
For 20 years, Second Chances, alongside our donors and community partners, has removed barriers to success, empowered communities, and protected the planet – one piece of clothing at a time. Our two decades of good work pave the way for even greater impact, keeping clothing in circulation and continuing to support our neighbors.
When:
Monday, December 1, 2025 through Saturday, January 31, 2026 (see holidays and special hours below)
Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. except:
Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31, 2025
and closed Thursday, December 25, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026
Where:
40 High Street | Medford, Massachusetts 02155 | Map »
Drop off in the lobby of Elements Massage
What to donate:
Second Chances and their partners and clients are experiencing significant need for winter coats and accessories like mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves. We appreciate your donations of warm winter outerwear and accessories at this drive.
How to donate:
Place your donation in a plastic or paper bag (no hangers or large boxes, please).
Second Chances recycles all plastic bags and paper packaging from these drives as well, thanks to the City of Cambridge's Recycling Program.
Can't make it? Donate at one of our drop-off locations »
Questions? Email Second Chances at [email protected] or email Hayley Burgholzer at Elements Massage at [email protected].
KEEP AN INVENTORY with the type, condition and number of items in your donation. For more information on the tax-deductibility of your donation and documentation requirements, please see IRS publications 526 and 561, or consult with a tax professional.
If you’d like a receipt for your donation, please complete and submit our Clothing Donation Self-Certification form (click here). The IRS still requires you to inventory and value your donated clothing by one of their accepted methodologies (see IRS publications 526 and 561).
