Clothing Donations are accepted by appointment only during designated donation windows. Banner announcements are posted when donations are needed.

We only accept items in New or Near New Condition. Ask yourself if you’d give your items to your dearest Friend in efforts to help them secure their dream job? If the answer is no, it is likely an unacceptable donation. Our goal is to ensure everyone’s wardrobe matches their potential and abilities allowing them to win the day; Everyday!

ESSENTIAL NEEDS

• Clothing - Men's & Women’s [No stains, holes, rips, broken zippers, missing buttons, deodorant stains etc | No used underwear and socks]
• Shoes - Men’s & Women’s [Only pairs, no singles | No holes in the soles or missing the inside lining | No extremely worn, dirty or scuffed shoes]
• Accessories - Men’s & Women’s [hats, bags, belts, gloves, purses, sunglasses, briefcases, laptop bags etc]
• Jewelry - Men’s & Women’s [watches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc]
• Crafts- Instruments for musicians.[ Flutes, violins, saxophones, other small instruments]

REMEMBER, IF YOU WOULDN'T WEAR IT AT AN IMPORTANT EVENT, BUY IT OR GIVE IT TO A FRIEND, THEN PLEASE DON'T DONATE IT TO A CHARITY.

The reason is simple.

With every outfit an individual receives, with every personal services utilized and every professional development workshop they attend, a Bridge to Success client gains confidence, skills and belief in their own capabilities.

From this personal change, there are more choices and better options leading to economic independence.

Your Tax-Deductible Contribution Options

• $500 provides an interview outfit and training for four individuals
• $250 provides an interview outfit and training for two individuals
• $125 provides an interview outfit and training for one individual

To donate using your credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express), you may call 312.733.9742 or click the GIVE TODAY! link on our web pages! Or send your tax-deductible financial contribution with checks made payable to “Bridge to Success” with your name, address, telephone number, and email address to:

Bridge to Success

2208 W. Chicago Ave,

Chicago, Illinois, 60622

We thank you for your generosity and support!

If everyone does a little, no one needs to do it all!

Become a Corporate Sponsor

We are looking for corporate sponsors to help us with both in-kind and financial contributions. If your corporation supports empowerment through gainful employment, we are interested in YOU! Please contact us and we will arrange a visit to our operations site or schedule an appointment at your business office.

Host a Party or Your Next Event!

No matter the occasion, you can host a party for Bridge to Success or your next event private event at one of our exclusive partner venues. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary or holiday celebration we believe the only appropriate gift is a financial donation or a clothing and accessories drive for Bridge to Success.

AmazonSmile

Did you know that the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the purchase price on products (marked as "eligible for AmazonSmile donation") to organizations just like ours?

Bookmark our link so all your eligible shopping will benefit our organization: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0775684

Only purchases made at smile.amazon.com, (not www.amazon.com) or with AmazonSmile turned ON in the Amazon Shopping app on your mobile phone will generate AmazonSmile donations.