Second Chances provides clothing to homeless and very low-income people in Cambridge and Somerville by working with the local homelessness and social service agencies where they receive shelter and services. We welcome you to work with us to provide clothing to the people you serve.

Second Chances' clothing donation program is unique in the way we work almost invisibly through existing service providers, so that the people in need of clothing don't have to go one place for job training and another for benefits counseling and still another for clothing. We make their already difficult lives a little easier by delivering the clothing they need where and when they need it. This allows us to operate more efficiently as well -- we can effectively reach hundreds of people who need clothing through the network of existing homelessness and social service providers like your organization. We are specialized and flexible enough to be able to create an individualized delivery option that will meet your agency's needs.

We currently have $40 gift cards from The Garment District, a large, local clothing store in Kendall Square, Cambridge that specializes in affordable used clothing, shoes and accessories, and carries new clothing, shoes and accessories as well. At The Garment District, $40 can buy at least one outfit and likely more, if someone is creative. The store is accessible by public transportation. If you have a client in need of clothing, shoes or accessories for a job interview, court date, everyday use, or other situation, please use the forms below to request a gift card, and we can either send or drop off a gift card for you to give your client. Second Chances will distribute cards based on date of request, need, impact and equity. Please contact us first if we do not already have a relationship with your agency.

Download and print a Gift Card Request Form (pdf) »
Download and print a Gift Card Request Form (Word) »

We are presently able to provide you with clothing as our resources allow. If you are interested in receiving specific items of clothing for your clients through Second Chances, we can work together to develop a system that will work for our organization and yours to best serve your clients' needs. Contact us »

For shelters and provider agencies where Second Chances already has established relationships, please download our updated Clothing Donation Request Forms.

Download and print a Clothing Donation Request Form (pdf) »
Download and print a Clothing Donation Request Form (Word) »

We are seeking proposals for unique and efficient ways to provide clothing for your clients. For example, at one shelter with fairly predictable clothing needs, we regularly deliver jeans, sweatshirts and winter coats for their clients and take away other clothing donations that they are not able to use. At another program with less predictable, more emergency-like needs, we provide specific clothing for individual clients and families as the need arises.

We would be happy to talk with you about what would work best for your organization and clients, and what will work for us. Please contact us about your needs and ideas.