Wear2Start Society

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222-733 Johnson Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3C7

Our Booking PolicyAs of August 15/2525 we will be accepting fall/winter items, especially small and plus sizes. If there are no appointments showing, we are fully booked. Please contact clothingdonations@wear2start.com for cancellation slots - usually available weekly

Services

Donation appointment

We are open on Fridays between 10:30am and 2pm for donation appointments. We book up fast but do have cancellations - email clothingdonations@wear2start.com

As of August 18th, 2023 we are taking Fall/WinterBusiness Casual clothing, coats/rain jackets. Sizes 0-4 & 16-30 and wide width footwear are esp. needed. Items are chosen based on the needs of our clients - thank you for understanding. We cannot provide tax receipts for in kind donations.

We have very limited storage space and ask you to donate items we can't use to other agencies, like WIN.

About

Wear2Start is a volunteer-driven non-profit society that provides a personalized wardrobe experience, using donated items, for all self-identified women as they take the next step in their lives.

+1 250 472 9327

https://wear2start.com/clothing-donations/

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Reviews

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144 reviews

Shellene
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The volunteers were very warm and compassionate and it was clear they are very connected to the cause. I was shown the boutique where clients can "shop" and it made my heart happy to know my donations were directly benefitting those who need them the most.
I will be back in the spring!
Denise De Pape
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Great agency, great cause. Warmly received by the volunteers who thanked me numerous times. I am grateful to them for the work they do to support women!
Helen Davies
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I was warmly received by the volunteers who assessed, quickly, the clothes I had brought. They were very respectful & professional, politely declining just one item due to pilling. They answered questions I had about the organization & kindly showed me the boutique where they host & outfit clients. The space was delightful. It was an uplifting experience & so heartening to know that there is a warm, welcoming place women can go to secure a professional wardrobe, free of charge. It was a great experience.
Susan Telford
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My second time dropping clothes at Wear2Start was quick and easy. They are well organized, itemizing styles and sizes so that those who need these clothes can easily put an outfit together. Lovely women working there.
Janice Kerr
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This was my first time donating to Wear 2 Start. I arrived early to my appt. and they were able to fit me in right away. The three ladies in the donation area were very welcoming and friendly. I wasn't sure how many of my items they would take. I was pleasantly surprised when the took them all. It made my day. Hopefully I will be able to make someone else's too.
Rebecca
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What a wonderful organization and I will definitely continue to support Wear 2 Start! Everything went seamless with my appointment and the two volunteers were absolutely wonderful. Victoria is so lucky to have this organization!