We were overjoyed to hear from our partners at Vinfen about their clients' experiences with clothing from Second Chances. It's important to remember and share the human stories fueling our commitment to this work.
"I work at a community-based mental health agency in Cambridge/Somerville. We serve low-income individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and support people as they integrate back into the community.
Several of the folks I work with who received clothing from Second Chances have been able to make great strides in their recovery:
One individual wore the clothing to housing interviews and to fill out housing applications. She is now happily in her own apartment, working to send money to her family in Haiti.
Another person who comes to mind is someone who received gender-affirming clothes from Second Chances, and the look of excitement on their face when they tried them on was absolutely incredible!
Because the folks we serve have limited incomes, finances are often a barrier to getting the clothes they need to access housing, employment, and other meaningful activities. Second Chances gives our clients a chance to live out their fullest dreams and do it in comfort and style!"
Thank you for helping Second Chances to improve the wellbeing of hundreds of people experiencing poverty, housing instability, health issues, and other challenges each year. We couldn't do it without compassionate and generous community members like you!
