As the holidays approach, many of us are inspired to give back and make room for new blessings. Donating clothes is a wonderful way to help those in need while clearing out your closets before the holiday rush. If you’re in Metro Manila and looking to give gently used clothing a new home, here are ten organizations ready to accept your donations and share them with communities in need. Let’s make this season extra meaningful by spreading a little warmth!
Segunda Mana by Caritas Manila
- Description: A social enterprise collecting in-kind donations to support scholarships and livelihood programs.
- Address: 2002 Jesus St., Pandacan, Manila
- Contact: (02) 8562-0020 to 25
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: caritasmanila.org.ph/segunda-mana
Philippine Red Cross
- Description: Accepts clothing donations for disaster relief efforts.
- Address: Lourdes 1, 661 Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
- Contact: (02) 527-0000
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: redcross.org.ph
Goodwill Industries of the Philippines
- Description: Provides job training and employment services for persons with disabilities through proceeds from donated items.
- Address: 22 Veterans Road, Taguig City
- Contact: (02) 837-3094 / (02) 838-7170 / 0919-999-9329
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: goodwillph.org
Abot PH
- Description: Collects in-kind donations, including clothes, for underprivileged communities.
- Contact: [email protected]
- Facebook: facebook.com/abotph
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
- Description: Accepts usable and recyclable items, including clothes, to support various charitable programs.
- Address: 76 Cordillera corner Agno Street, Barangay Doña Josefa, Quezon City
- Contact: (02) 732-0001
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: tzuchi.org.ph
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines
- Description: Provides relief and development programs, accepting clothing donations for those in need.
- Address: 5th Floor, Sagittarius Building, H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 477-7802 to 08
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: obphil.com
Christian Mission Service Philippines
- Description: Supports orphaned and deprived children, accepting clothing donations for their beneficiaries.
- Address: 188 Kaimito Street, Valle Verde II, Ugong, Pasig City
- Contact: (02) 631-1413
- Website: cms.org.ph
Philippine American Guardian Association (PAGA)
- Description: Serves the needs of Filipino-Amerasian children and their families, accepting clothing donations.
- Address: Unit 310, 3/F Cattleya Condominium Building, 235 Salcedo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
- Contact: (02) 817-5896 / 0998-846-2038
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: paga.ph
Childhope Philippines Foundation
- Description: Advocates for street children through education and protection programs, accepting clothing donations.
- Address: 1210 Penafrancia Extension, Paco, Manila
- Contact: (02) 563-4647 / (02) 561-7118
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: childhope.org.ph
*Before donating, it’s advisable to contact these organizations directly to confirm their current needs and donation procedures.
By choosing to donate, we’re not only lightening our own load but also sharing hope with others. These small acts of kindness can make a big difference, especially as Christmas draws near. Let’s start a new holiday tradition of giving back and inspiring others to do the same.
