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Donations accepted Wednesday and Friday,
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the back of the building

We accept men’s, women’s, teen’s and children’s clothes, jewelry, accessories and shoes that are in season and gently used or new.

We cannot accept items that have any stains, rips, or tears because we use your donations to directly help people in our community. We accept items that are current (no more than 3 years old) professional clothing and casual clothing commonly seen in the modern workplace. We also need unused makeup and unused toiletries. Help our community by donating today.

CURRENT NEEDS LIST
  • Girls and Boys shoes of all sizes (gently used or new)
  • New socks and underwear for children, men, and women
  • Women’s athleisure leggings and tops in all sizes
  • Purses and jewelry
  • Retailer gift cards (for example, Old Navy, Carter’s, Target, Amazon)
  • Boys and teens pants/joggers
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
  • Used socks or undergarments
  • Snow gear or boots
  • Used swimwear
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Bloom does not pick up donations, but donations are accepted at our main location:


Bloom
1557 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(enter through the rear of the building and not through the store)


Donation Hours
Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. (in rear of building)


Bloom is closed on all national holidays and cannot accept donations on those dates. We are no longer accepting clothing estates. Small donations only.


Thank you for your generous donations that help our clients transition to a life of self-reliance. Your clothing donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Bloom, a program of the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, Federal ID 94-1186196.


For more information, please call our clothing donations department: (415) 472-5835.


Interested in organizing a clothing drive at your school or workplace for Bloom? Please contact our Programs and Services Director at (415) 472-5835.


Clothing Drive Guidelines
All clothing drives on behalf of Bloom Marin should be approved by Bloom. Contact us at info@bloommarin.org to arrange your drive.. Due to space constraints we can only accept current seasonal clothing. Please be sure donations are gently worn, in excellent condition, in style and for school, workplace, or casual settings. No used undergarments please.

DONATION

Bloom, a program of YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, provides complimentary wardrobes to children, women, and men who are transitioning to a life of self-reliance.

Your donation towards the Bloom program, will be reserved towards running the Bloom dressing program for families we serve.