Please join Hillman Homes as we help our neighbors and our planet. Donate your un-needed clothing, shoes, and accessories to Second Chances to support people in need in our community.
Second Chances reuses and recycles clothing, shoes, and accessories so our neighbors feel confident and valued as they take the first steps toward brighter futures. Together, we can minimize the amount of apparel going into local landfills.
When:
Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Call Rachel at 617.930.5665 for office hours
or drop off on back porch
Where:
1381 Washington Street | West Newton, Massachusetts 02465 | Map »
What to donate:
Women’s, men’s, and all ages of children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories from any season or era, including coats, belts, hats, costume jewelry, purses, bags, and Halloween costumes.
Questions about what to donate? (Check our list »)
Second Chances’ clients need clothing for all kinds of activities including work, relaxing, dressy events, sports, and more. Special needs include: shoes of all types and sizes, all kinds of men’s clothing, and larger sizes of women’s clothing.
How to donate:
Place your clothing, shoes, and accessories 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], email Rachel Foy at Hillman Homes at [email protected], or call Rachel at 617.930.5665.
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).
