Accomplishments

With the help of thousands of colleagues, friends and community members, since 2005 Second Chances has:

• Helped more than 5,000 homeless and low-income women, men, and children by giving them esteem-building clothing, shoes, accessories, new socks, and gift cards through the local organizations where they're already receiving services;
• Recycled and reused more than 2,500,000 pounds of clothing and more donated by generous community members;
• Co-sponsored more than 1,000 corporate, nonprofit, and community clothing drives, building community connections and increasing local giving;
• Won an award for our innovative use of technology to reach even more donors and beneficiaries;
• Been honored by our community partners and local businesses for the positive impact of our work in the community;
• And so much more!

Learn more about the positive impact we've had together! Get our 2022 Impact Report here (pdf) »

Community commitment and values

You can trust us to:

• Focus on serving residents of Somerville, Cambridge, and nearby communities;
• Find the best possible use for the donations we receive;
• Get clothing, shoes, and accessories to community members who need them the most by working with our nonprofit partners;
• Maintain our donation bins and the areas surrounding them;
• Be transparent in our practices and accountable to our donors, partners, and other supporters; and
• Use business practices that reduce the impact of our operations on the natural environment.

Second Chances, Inc.  |  P.O. Box 441328  |  Somerville, Massachusetts 02144-1328
Second Chances reuses and recycles clothing, shoes, and accessories so that homeless and lower-income people feel confident and valued as they take their first steps toward brighter futures and, as a community, we can minimize the amount of apparel going into local landfills. Give funds, donate clothing, or volunteer to help our neighbors in need and our planet!
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