Please join Hillman Homes in supporting our neighbors and protecting our planet. Donate your un-needed clothing, shoes, and accessories to Second Chances to support people in our community who are experiencing poverty, crisis, and housing instability.
For more than 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 history of good work paves the way for even greater impact, keeping clothing in circulation and continuing to support our neighbors.
When:
Wednesday, March 18 to Monday, March 30, 2026
Where:
1381 Washington Street | Newton, Massachusetts 02465 | Map »
If the office is not open, please leave your donations on the back porch.
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] or 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).
