Los Angeles- Clothing

After cleaning out my closet this Fall, I spent hours researching the best organizations in the Greater LA Area to donate my gently used clothing. I wanted to ensure my contributions would directly benefit those in need. To my surprise, finding reliable information was far more time-consuming than I anticipated, and I became frustrated that there was not a resource that summarized the information I was looking for. Determined to save others from the same frustration, I created a comprehensive guide that lists my favorite organizations to donate to, provides clear instructions on how to donate, and explains exactly where the donations end up.

Creating this guide has been a passion project of mine, and I’m hopeful it will be as helpful to you as it has been to my friends and family. See the links below to learn more about these incredible organizations, and be sure to follow along for more meaningful resources and ways to give back!

Project Ropa- Donate here if you are looking to support a smaller organization by providing used clothing that will go directly to the homeless of LA.

Chrysalis- Donate here if you are looking to donate professional clothing and want to help break down the barriers the homeless face in securing employment.

Downtown Women’s Center- Donate here if you are specifically looking to support women and have everyday clothing to donate.

The Los Angeles Mission- Donate here if you are looking to support a faith-based organization and have many categories of clothing to donate (sweatshirts, professional attire etc.)

Upward Bound House- Donate here if you have everyday clothing to donate and want to support an organization local to West LA.

** Updated as of 6/1/2025