Clothing Donation Guidelines

When preparing a clothing donation, please keep in mind that we exclusively support interview and job attire for our clients and have limited space for clothing storage. We appreciate your effort to make all donations ready for clients to wear “out the door” and fit within the following parameters:

  • Business-appropriate attire that is “current” or “timeless” in style and design
  • New, like new, or gently used items for use in the current season
  • Clean, pressed and on hangers

We accept the following items:

Suits   Pants
Blazers   Blouses
Skirts   Shoes
Purses, portfolios & totes   Computer bags & briefcases
Scarves   Jewelry
Hosiery*   Trench coats
Undergarments*   Winter coats
Winter scarves & gloves   Winter boots

*Must be new, in original packaging, and never worn

Drop off the items at our Junior League Thrift House, 920 Chicago Avenue, Evanston (open M-F 11-5; Sat 10-5). Metered parking is available in front of the store. Please label for the donation ‘Fitting Futures’ and let the staff know when you drop off.

OR,

Arrange for a pick-up by contacting fittingfutures@gmail.com.

All Fitting Futures donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.