Second Chances

Second Chances represents opportunity

to provide homeless and lower income people with the clothing that will not only build their self-esteem, but could open the doors to a brighter future.

for a second life for your gently used and new clothing, shoes and accessories, and a chance to conserve valuable natural resources instead of filling our area's already overflowing landfills.

for all of us to feel the satisfaction that comes from helping our neighbors, connecting with local organizations, and preserving the environment.

Second Chances' mission is to provide clothing to people in need, inform supporters about issues affecting our community and help people connect with local organizations or issues that resonate with their values, skills and personal experiences.

Latest news and events

Upcoming Public Clothing Drives

Somerville Community Growing Center | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 | 4 to 7 p.m. | More details in September
Can't wait? Donate any time at our donation bins »

2009 Clothing Drive Results

Babson College - F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business - 91 pounds
City Year Young Heroes - 147 pounds
East Boston High School Key Club - 242 pounds
Harvard University Graduate Commons - 3,146 pounds »
Jones Lang LaSalle, Cambridge - 923 pounds »
MIT StuffFest 2009 - 3,783 pounds »
Medfield Brownie Troop #4880 - 969 pounds »
Can you collect more clothing than ten eight-year-old girls? Please help Second Chances by sponsoring a clothing drive in your club, office or home! Details »
The NonProfit Center, Boston - 431 pounds »
Sigma Delta Tau - Northeastern University Chapter - 137 pounds »
Somerville Climate Action's Living Green Festival - 409 pounds
Somerville Community Growing Center - 836 pounds »
Triumvirate Environmental - 4,026 pounds since 2005, 441 pounds so far this year
Waltham Fields Community Farm - 510 pounds »

Can you help Second Chances?

Special one-time volunteer opportunities: experienced painter/artist, attorney. Contact us for details»
In order to expand our program, we need local businesses and organizations to host our clothing donation bins, especially in and around Somerville and Cambridge. Details »

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Second Chances, Inc.
P.O. Box 441328
Somerville, MA 02144-1328
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