| Last updated on October 9, 2007 |
The NYC CLOTHING BANK is the only program in New York City that distributes NEW apparel to benefit the City's homeless and needy population in all five boroughs. Clothes and merchandise are distributed through a members-network of over 200 shelters, soup kitchens, and nonprofits serving the homeless and needy.
Description:
Nearly every aspect of the Clothing Bank's operation depends on volunteer support. Volunteers solicit contributions of surplus goods, out-of-season merchandise or seconds. They then unpack, inventory, sort, and re-pack all merchandise for redistribution. Items are always processed and distributed in a timely manner.
The Clothing Bank depends on the kindness of apparel manufacturers, volunteers and donors to carry out its mission with a limited budget.
History:
Since its inception in 1986, the Clothing Bank has collected more than $85 million worth of new apparel and toys. Donations of clothing and other items are solicited from more than 500 local and national manufacturers, including The Gap, Sears, Liz Claiborne, and Toys 'R' Us. The Clothing Bank distributes this merchandise to more than 250 public and private member agencies that serve homeless men, women, and children throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City. The CLOTHING BANK does not distribute to individuals.
Former President Bush awarded the Clothing Bank with the President's Volunteer Action Award in 1989. The program has been so successful that New York's Clothing Bank -- the first of its kind in the nation -- has been replicated in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Providence and Toronto.
Contact person: Luis Jimenez, Executive Director, (718) 492-4015, (email)
Office fax number: (718) 492-4576
Address:
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Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, Bldg B
Brooklyn, NY 11200
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Web Site: None specified
Volunteer Reflections
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Overall Experience 
Awesome! Definitely RECOMMENDED A+++
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As a high schooler who needs volunteer hours and want something that would be meaningful and easy to do the New York City Clothing Bank is the way to go. During my month at the NYC Clothing Bank I learned to sort and distribute clothing as well as some fashion. People are friendly, fair, and diverse. It's a great place to volunteer and relax when you have nothing to do while you help others in need.
posted by justric3 on August 23, 2007 |
Overall Experience
GREAT PEOPLE, MORE LIKE RELAXING
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At the NYC clothing Bank, you sort clothes and why not just bring a couple of friends along. Great way to kill time and lots of fun. Fold, Sort, and shelve. Easy as that! Me and my 2 other friends had great experiences here. Its the place to relax. Lots of friendly people here to help you when you need help.
#1 place to volunteer
posted by ericwong91 on August 20, 2007 |
