DCC Chrysalis Boutique
15100 Northline Road
Southgate MI 48195
734-281-0700
734-362-3458
Website: www.dccwf.or
Provides gently used clothing for women & men in need who are going into the workforce.
Free for those enrolled in the WorkFirst program and a small charge for those who are not.
Betty's Closet
Riverview Hospital in Detroit
Phone: 313-499-4844
Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
2425 W. Stadium Blvd.
Ann Arbor MI
Phone: 734-973-6779
Monday thru Friday by appointment
Email: info@womenscentersemi.org
Website: www.womenscentersemi.org
Serves men as well as women and you do NOT have to be a Washtenaw County resident.
NO referral letter is needed. Closed briefly while they move to their NEW location at 510 Maple Rd.
National Council of Jewish Women
Council Thrift Shop
3287 W. 12 Mile Rd.
Berkley MI 48072
Phone: 248-548-6664
OR
1221 E. Lincoln
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248-542-2600
CareerDress
Lighthouse of Oakland County
46156 Woodward
Pontiac MI
Phone: 248-920-6100 ext. 2237
Website: www.lighthouseoakland.org
By appointment---Nonprofit provides services to low-income families in addition to clothing, closed-toed shoes, handbags and jewelry for women going into the work force.
Project Pinstripe
P.O. Box 3107
Grand Central Station
NYC, NY 10163
Email: vhorvath@projectpinstripe.org
Website: www.projectpinstripe.org
Gives high-quality (normally retail for anywhere from $400 to $2,000) used suits (which are then altered properly) with shoes, shirts & ties to teens to wear as they head out of high school and into the college
or job market. Holds one major fitting per year in each city for one organization.
Career Corner
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Inc.
44 Mill Street
Rochester MI 48308-0112
Website: www.ranh.org
DRESSES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS!
Please look under the Cool Links pages (on the right side of the homepage) for information on organizations that provide prom dresses!
Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale
This sale is taken to about 36 cities around the country each year. and brides-to-be get to choose from among 1,500 to 2,000 gowns, all available at bargain-basement prices. Gowns valued at up to $4,000 typically sell for $49 to $599. Those originally priced at 4,000 to $10,000 sell for $399 to $999. A pink breast cancer awareness ribbon is fastened to the interior bodice of each gown. Slips, shoes and veils are also donated and individuals and businesses donate diamond and estate jewelry, which is appraised and sold on tour and online at www.makingmemories.org.
The money raised is used by the nonprofit Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation to grant wishes
to those women diagnosed with breast cancer (similar to the Make A Wish Foundation for children).
Also:
Clothes Exchange
34346 Utica Road
Fraser, MI
Phone: 586-415-4495
Selection of slightly used bridal gowns, veils, flower girl and mother of the bride dresses.
Prices are about one-third of regular retail with gowns ranging from $98 to $598.
Rosebuds Consignment Bridal
7655 Highland Road
Waterford MI
Phone: 248-666-3035
Has wedding gowns from $199 to $399. this boutique has a selection of once-worn bridesmaid dresses for $100. You can order additional sizes for your bridal party. Prices include alterations and cleaning.
Once Again Bridal Shop
34312 Harper Ave.
Clinton Twp., MI
Phone: 586-792-1736
Has stylish gowns, which are 3 years old or newer. It has designer sample gowns from closed boutiques.
Bellocchio Upscale Resale
25519 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI
Phone: 248-541-8025
A shop that sells everything from suits to ball gowns.
ADULT & CHILDREN RESOURCES
Sweet Dreamzzz JUST ADDED!
Phone: 248-478-3242
Email: nancy.maxwell@ameritech.net
Website: www.mccarthysmith.com
Sweet Dreamzzz is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing at-risk children with the sleep, education and bedtime essentials necessary to achieve a good night's sleep to help classroom learning.
It offers its R.E.M. (Rest. Educate. Motivate) Sleep Program to high-poverty schools throughout metro Detroit. In 2007, 1,842 children were served, rising to 3,993 in 2008. The goal for this year is 4,000 children.
Operation Backpack JUST ADDED!
Volunteers of America
Phone: 248-945-0101 ext. 114
Email: erohrbach@voami.org
Website: www.voami.org
With help from Fox 2 Detroit, 96.3 WDVD and the Detroit Pistons, this program ensures that low-income children return to school with all the supplies they need. Program is now closed for 2009!
Samaritan's Feet--Shoes of Hope Distribution JUST ADDED!
Boll Family YMCA
1401 Broadway
Detroit MI
Phone: 313-309-9622
Samaritan's Feet is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives through Shoes of Hope distributions around the world. A free pair of shoes will be given to children grades K-12 but pre-registration is required! Shoes will be distributed on Oct. 20th, 2009.
Help Is On The Way
5358 Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125-1708
Phone: 734-612-6991
Contact: Jack Schmidt
Website: www.helpsontheway.org
Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (line starts at 5 p.m. and only the first 80 people are taken)
Clothing for those who are poverty level.
Helping Hand Thrift Shop
37510 West Huron River Drive
Romulus, MI 48174
Phone: 734-941-5323
Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Emergency clothing (also food)
Serves Romulus, Taylor, Wayne and Westland.
Need appointment and referral on letterhead from agency. No fees.
Salvation Army Salvation Army Red Shield Store
5875 Middlebelt 14275 Eureka Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174 Southgate, MI 48195
734-729-3939
Website: www.salmich.org
Phone: 734-282-1943
M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OR
1258 Biddle (between Northline & Goddard)
Wyandotte MI 48192
734-282-0930 (church & community center)
M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
OR
28982 Ford Road Garden City MI
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34620 Michigan Ave. Wayne MI
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8525 Telegraph Dearborn Heights MI
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2627 Dix Lincoln Park MI
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33600 Plymouth Road Plymouth MI
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1621 S. State Street Ann Arbor MI
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7423 10 Mile Rd., W. of VanDyke Center Line MI
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36660 Gratiot S. of Metro Pkwy. Clinton Twp. MI
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5600 Eight Mile Rd., W. of Mound Detroit MI
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7640 Michigan Ave. Detroit MI
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5848 Fort St. Detroit MI
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1200 W. Fort Street Detroit
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6456 E. Grand River Howell-Brighton MI
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35769 Green St. New Baltimore MI
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3232 Orchard Lake Rd. Orchard Lake MI
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118 W. Lawrence St. Pontiac MI
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1185 Perry St. Pontiac MI
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27170 Grand River Redford MI
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832 Auburn W. of John R Rochester Hills MI
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70945 Van Dyke Ave., S/33 MI Romeo MI
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114 E. 4th Street Royal Oak MI
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31015 Harper S/13 Mich. St. Clair Shores MI
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26235 Greenfield Rd. North of I-696 Southfield MI
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35170 Dodge Park Rd., N.of 14 Mi Sterling Hts. MI
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45550 Van Dyke N. of M-59 Utica MI
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1154 E. West Maple Walled Lake MI
OR
9434 Highland Road White Lake MI
Very low-priced clothing (also food, furniture, referrals and temporary shelter). Call ahead for an appointment and hours. Usually no fees for qualified individuals, but MUST have a referral from a participating Catholic Church for free clothing. Serves Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
Samaritan Assistance Center/St. Patrick's Church
140 Superior Blvd.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-285-8450 OR 734-285-9470 x 150
Clothing
Serves residents of Wyandotte.
Referrals for those residing outside of Wyandotte.
St. Vincent DePaul Store
Administration: 313-972-3100
Website: www.svdpdet.org
OR
6613 N. Wayne Road
Westland MI 48185
Phone: 734-729-3088
OR
27114 Michigan Ave.
Inkster MI 48141
Phone: 313-277-4617
OR
14922 Kercheval
Detroit MI 48214
Phone: 313-331-6992
OR
15725 Grand River
Detroit MI 48227
Phone: 313-836-2878
OR
3760 Fort Street
Lincoln Park MI 48146
Phone: 313-382-3100
AND
Van Elslander Family Center
3000 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit MI 48207
Phone: 313-393-2930
FREE or low-cost clothing. (also food banks, summer camp and car auction)
Serves ALL communities. Call for referral information.
Children's Corner
The Guidance Center Family Resource Center Aquinas Center
15601 Northline Road
Southgate MI 48195
Phone: 734-785-7705 x 7053
Website: www.guidance-center.org
Distribution of clothing (infant to 5T), blankets, sheets, towels, diapers, shoes and personal items.
Lighthouse Community Church
24100 Huron River Drive
Rockwood MI 48173
Phone: 734-789-7536
FREE clothing (and food) distribution, 10 a.m. to noon the third Saturday of each month.
St. Thomas Community Thrift Shop
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2441 Nichols Drive (use rear entrance of church)
Trenton MI 48183
Phone: 734-671-8479
Website: www.stthomastrenton.org
Clothing $2 a bag (no matter how full!), household goods,
books; open to the public. 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Donations accepted. With referral from social worker, may have one "free" visit to take what is needed.
Dix United Methodist Church Thrift Shop
1911 Horger
Lincoln Park, MI Open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Phone: 313-386-3455 Closes June 10th for the summer!
Community Lutheran Church
23984 Gibraltar Rd.
Flat Rock MI 48134
Phone: 734-782-0563 Call First!
Website: www.clcflatrock.com
Clothing and food. Wed. 10 to 2 p.m.
Primarily available to Flat Rock residents.
Rags to Riches Designer RESALE Shoppe
23549 Telegraph Road (between West Rd. & Van Horn Rd.)
Brownstown MI 48134
Phone: 734-675-1343
Boutique quality & brand-name baby, children & adult clothing. EXCELLENT selection of prom & special occasion dresses! Will help women going back to the work world free with referral from a social service agency.
Molly's Closet
15040 Fort Street
Riverview MI
Phone: 734-282-3782
Molly's Closet is a consignment resale-clothing store for women, sizes 6 thru 3X. Carries brands
like Gap, Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, Coach, Calvin Klein, L.L. Bean and Tommy Hilfiilger.
All clothing is less than 3 years old and seasonally appropriate. Reasonable prices.
Lighthouse Ministry
5403 S. Wayne Road
Westland, MI 48186
Phone: 734-467-7540
Clothing, Blankets, Household items (also food and soup kitchen)
New Hope Methodist Church
3401 Oakwood Blvd.
Melvindale, MI 48122
Phone: 313-383-6577
Last 2 Thursdays of the month. Call for current times.
No referral needed but must bring proof of income. Diapers, baby formula and occasionally clothes.
Also food bank.
West Road Assembly of God
31764 West Road
New Boston MI
Phone: 734-782-3747
Website: www.westroadassemblyofgod.com
Items for 25 cents
Evangel Baptist Church
16994 Telegraph Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-946-4121
Website: www.evangelbaptist.com
Clothing (counseling & education also) for teen parents
Destiny & Purpose Community Outreach
First Baptist World Changers International Ministries
Community Clothing Closet
PO Box 19119
22575 West 8 Mile Road
Detroit MI 48219
Email: dapco1@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.dapco.org
Runner for Christ Ministries
1125 Fort Street
Lincoln Park MI 48146
Phone: 313-381-9303
Website: www.rfcm.org
Detroit Friendship House
9540 Conant Street
Hamtramck, MI 48212-3540
Phone: 313-873-2007 (Family Shop) OR 313-365-5561
Email: friendshiphouse@provide.net
Website: www.detroitfriendshiphouse.com
Serves Hamtramck and nearby Detroit neighborhoods
Church of the Resurrection
27085 W. Outer Drive
Ecorse MI 48229
Phone: 313-842-2289
Recently opened thrift shop and clothing for men, women and children. Clothing is $2 a bag.
Cass Community Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson Street
Detroit MI 48206
Phone: 313-883-2277
Website: www.casscommunity.org
Crossroads Of Michigan--Main Office
2424 West Grand Blvd.
Detroit MI 48208
Phone: 313-831-2000
Website: http://www.crossroadsofmichigan.org
AND
Crossroads Of Michigan--East Office
14641 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit MI 48215
Phone: 313-822-5200
Website: http://www.crossroadsofmichigan.org
Both locations offer free clothing. Call 1 day prior to make an appointment.
My Father's Business
21002 Moross
Detroit MI
Phone: 313-642-0277
Grace Community Church
Phone: 313-882-3000
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
150 Stinson
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313-993-4700
Website: www.drmm.org
Tried & True Thrift Shop
35004 Michigan Ave.
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-728-9777
Hartford Agape House
18515 James Couzens Hwy.
Detroit MI 48235
Phone: 313-861-1200
Services provided for the following zip code areas: 48221, 48219, 48235
AIDS Partnership of Michigan
2751 E. Jefferson Suite 301
Detroit MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-9800 OR 800-649-3777 (Relay)
Email: info@aidspartnership.org
Website: www.aidspartnership.org
Clothing for program participants.
Calvary's Coat Closet
Calvary Baptist Church
15221 Eureka Road
Southgate MI 48195
Phone: 734-284-2811
Free coats, hats, gloves for those in need every fall.
Adopt-A-Child-Size
PO Box 907
Garden City MI 48136
Phone: 734-722-4025
Email: info@adopt-a-child-size.org
Website: http://adopt-a-child-size.org
Helps with new clothing, books and non-financial assistance for families with children from birth
to age 15. Serves Outer-Wayne County or Eastern Washtenaw County, including Downriver,
communities west of Detroit, northwest of Detroit or southwest of Detroit.
Matrix Human Services
13560 E. McNichols
Detroit MI 48205
Phone: 313-526-4000
Website: www.matrixhumanservices.org
Project Hope International
Phone: 248-797-1762
Email: projecthopeintl@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/projecthopeintl
Clothing, Shoes as donations allow
Community United Methodist Church
1160 Olive Street
Romulus MI 48174
Phone: 734-941-0736
Clothing will be distributed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 8, 2009 at the church....all are welcome.
LENAWEE COUNTY
Faith in Action
603 S. Main
Chelsea MI
Phone: 734-475-3305
Website: www.fianationalnetwork.org
Also has Back-To-School Backpack & Shoes program, baby clothes and furniture
MACOMB COUNTY
Immanuel's Angela Ministries
Roseville MI
Phone: 586-420-8868 anytime
Trinity Lutheran Church
Utica MI
Phone: 586-731-4490 ext. 116 Dan Karlin OR 586-463-3925 Mollie
Also gives out toiletry products.
Second Hand Rose
158 S. Main Street
Mt. Clemens MI
Phone: 586-463-6990
Website: www.turningpointinc.com
Operated by Turning Point, a Macomb County-based organization dedicated to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Clients receive vouchers to shop in the store. Usually also has home goods, toys, books, etc. The shop is open to the public and all proceeds support Turning Point services.
Women Helping Others
435 Main Street
Rochester MI
Phone: 248-656-9946 To receive, call for details.
Website: www.womenhelpingothers.net
Nonprofit Upscale resale shop donating a minimum of $20,.000 per year to The Rainbow Connection;
a charity that grants wishes for children who are suffering from life-threatening or terminal illnesses. Clothing, furniture, home decor, art and jewelry.
The Neighborhood House Clothes Closet
44 Mill Street
Rochester MI
Phone: 248-656-0230 To receive: call 248-651-5836 for details
Website: www.ranh.org
Career clothes are available free to clients.
Sale of items open to the public on the second and last Wednesdays of the month.
Center Line Public Schools CLOTHES CLOSET
Phone: 586-510-2000
For those struggling to provide their families with the basics of daily living, the closet is being organized by cadets in Center Line High School's Junior ROTC. Any Center Line Public School family or resident who wants to access the closet, will find clothing for infants, children, teenagers and adults.
MONROE COUNTY
Damascus House Resale Shoppe
212 Smith Street
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-242-
VERY inexpensive and sometimes free. Proceeds support the homeless shelters in Monroe.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
The Thrift Shop
119 S. Monroe Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays thru Saturdays, except for Tuesdays when the store
closes at 12:30 p.m.
Goodwill Stores
235 N. Telegraph
Monroe MI 48162
Phone: 734-457-3447
AND
7300 Secor Rd.
Lambertville, MI 48144
Phone: 734-856-5373
Website: www.goodwillsemi.org
The Salvation Army
815 East First Street
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 732-241-0440
Website: www.salmich.org
OAKLAND COUNTY
Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH)
The Neighborhood House Clothes Closet
1234 Inglewood PO Box 80112
(clothes closet is at 44 Mill Street)
Rochester MI 48308-0112
Phone: 248-656-0230
Email: ranhranh@sbcglobal.netOFFERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
OFFERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES!Website: www.ranh.org
Clothing closet is open on Mon. & Tues. 9 to 4 p.m., Wed. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the first Saturday
of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also has a "Career Corner" with professional clothes!
Intake Hours: M-Th 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Certain documentation is required--please call for more information. Serves Oakland County with these boundaries: Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Leonard and Auburn Hills (east of I-75).
Lighhouse of Oakland County
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac MI
Phone: 248-920-6000
Website: www.lighthouseoakland.org
Nonprofit provides services to low-income families in addition to clothing for women going into the work force as part of its CareerDress program. To receive: contact Lighthouse Emergency Services at 248-920-6100.
Affirmations
290 West 9 Mile road
Ferndale MI 48220
Phone: 800-398-GAYS (4297)
Website: www.GoAffirmations.org
Youth Clothes Closet: Clothing for young people ages 14-21
Operation Kid Equip
PO Box 364
Royal Oak MI 48068
Phone: 800-948-3169
Website: www.operationkidequip.org
Free school supply kits for Oakland County children. Also winter clothing.
Love INC of North Oakland County
PO Box 104
Lake Orion MI 48361
Phone: 248-693-HELP (4357)
Email: info@loveinc-noc.org
Website: http://loveinc-noc.org/ministries
Clothing for adults and children. Hours to pick out clothing are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
12 p.m. until 3 p.m. Must have referral and voucher from Clearinghouse to shop for clothes.
Community Sharing Northwestern Oakland County
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland MI 48357
Phone: 248-889-0347
Website: http://www.community-sharing.org/1/203/index.asp
Distribution of clothes six times per month and in emergencies.
Open Door Outreach Center
7170 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford MI 48327
Phone: 248-360-2930
Email: opendoor4328@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.opendooroutreachcenter.com/
Provides service families in Waterford, White Lake, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake,
Commerce, Walled Lake and parts of Wixom. Referrals from other agencies are also accepted.
Families who live outside their service area will find some help and referrals to agencies in their
home area. Provides gently used-in season-clothing and shoes at no-cost to low-income families
or individuals.
National Council of Jewish Women
Phone: 248-548-6664 (Berkley) OR 248-542-2600 (Royal Oak)
Website: www.ncjwgds.org
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Salvation Army
9 S. Park
Ypsilanti MI 48198
Phone: 734-482-4700
Website: www.salmich.org
Low-cost clothing. Usually no fees for qualified individuals.
