I have a bunch of maternity clothes that have never been worn or gently used. I know I could go to Salvation Army, but would love to find a women's shelter or unwed mother's shelter to donate them. Any ideas?
2006-08-31 07:44:59 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa H 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I live in Mount Pocono, PA (between Scranton and Stroudsburg)
2006-08-31 07:51:39 · update #1
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Offering Sunday service, and community programs including men's and women's shelters.
try other local churches...charities, etc that may have special serveices....
2006-08-31 07:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my town we have several resale shops that take gently used maternity and baby clothes and furniture. (And it's tax deductible.) Check your phone book, call your local Women's Resource Center, or like someone else suggested the YWCA, local churches, etc. There are all kinds of places that will be more than glad to take donations. Start with the yellow pages. =)
2006-08-31 07:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your minister or a local food bank. There might be some mother's that are pregnant again that may need them. Also contact your local DSHS office. I'm sure they know where the shelters are located.
2006-08-31 07:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local domestic violence hotline. If you don't know it, the police will. You will not be able to go to the shelter (unless you are a victim) but the hotline will tell you where you can make a donation.
2006-08-31 08:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jus Me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the local police stations, they will know where the hidden battered woman shelters are, and most police will take them there for you( they will not give you the location for fear of domestic violence and murder by the men they ran from). I lived next to one for 3 years and they try to be good neighbors, that just ain't safe to go outside, so shopping is high risk for them.
2006-08-31 07:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by scornedgypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look online, your county's website may have info or the people at the library might also know of a woman's shelter or soemthing like that. a church is also a good place.
2006-08-31 07:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by Emily E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not call your local women's hospital and ask them. They would be most likely to know if there was anything like that in your area.
2006-08-31 07:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in your phone book for the places that help women and young girls or you can go to your countys health department they usually have wic programs and there always looking for clothes for the mothers
2006-08-31 07:53:11 · answer #8 · answered by jennifertrinitysky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also check with some churches. They sometimes have groups that they know will help out.
2006-08-31 07:50:03 · answer #9 · answered by Kel K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the YWCA
2006-08-31 07:48:02 · answer #10 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋