We are accepting gently-used clothing ongoing to raise funds through Big Brothers & Big Sisters or RI .
Last year, we saved over 3k lbs of materials from landfills. your donations supported our back-to-school efforts filling over 650 kits.
additionally you provided 75 coats, and hundreds of scarves & gloves to an amazing local cause:
we are super excited to team up with the leading ladies of "Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange" Lauren Testoni & Rebecca Carroll for a 2nd year!
The BND Coat Exchange began over 20 years & wraps-up annually on the steps of the statehouse bright and early on Black Friday morning.
Between now & November 20th all new coats, hats, gloves, mittens, sweaters, and sweatshirts for people of all ages and sizes. Kids and XXL+ sizes will be donated to the Coat exchange.
Of note: During the pandemic, Testoni worked to transition Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange into a 501(c) 3 nonprofit. We are so proud to partnering for this cause! We are so proud of her!