How to donate items, time or money

Drop-off Information:

  • Please ring the doorbell at the front or back of our Making Changes main office. From there, we will direct and meet you at our new donation storage area.

  • We accept in-style and new or gently-worn in season clothing items for the Dress for Success Calgary boutique and all-season items for My Best Friend’s Closet. Please see below for details on the types of items each program accepts.

  • Please bring your donations in sturdy plastic bags or boxes and remove clothing from hangers (unless in dry-cleaning bags) prior to donating. Please do not overstuff your bags; we don’t want them too heavy for our volunteers to carry!

  • To minimize the risk of spreading illness, please ensure your items have been laundered before donating.

  • Making Changes takes every measure to ensure a safe environment for our donors, volunteers, clients, and staff.

+ What sort of women's items are you accepting for donation?

We accept donations of gently worn or new seasonal women's business and business casual clothing all sizes or 0-26. Please bring your donations in sturdy plastic bags or boxes and please remove your clothes from hangers prior to donating.

  • Suits, skirts, pants, blouses, jackets/blazers, dresses
  • Shoes, dress boots
  • Accessories: handbags, briefcases, jewelry, belts
  • Outerwear such as coats/jackets, scarves and gloves
  • New and gently used bras
  • Brand new undergarments, hosiery (ie: pantyhose, tights, knee high and trouser socks)
  • Unused cosmetics, skin care and personal care products

+ What sort of teenage girl items are you accepting for donation?

We accept donations of gently worn or new clothing teen school-appropriate clothing for all seasons in sized XS through to XL and plus sizes in the items below. Please bring your donations in sturdy plastic bags or boxes and remove your clothes from hangers prior to donating.

  • Jeans, pants, leggings, skirts, athletic wear
  • T-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, cardigans, sweaters, vests, blouses
  • Shoes and boots (all seasons)
  • Accessories: backpacks, purses, belts, jewellery, scarves, gloves, hats
  • Jackets (all seasons) and winter parkas
  • New cosmetics, skin care and personal care products, including haircare and oral care
  • Brand new undergarments (underwear, bras, socks)
  • New and very gently used lace up running shoes (sizes 4-11)

+ Can I organize a clothing, shoe or coat drive?

For details, please email us at dfscalgary@makingchangesassociation.ca

+ How can I volunteer?

If you would like to volunteer please fill out application form on our volunteer with us page.

+ When and where can I drop off donation items?

We are accepting donations Monday to Thursday 9:30 pm to 4:00 pm and select Saturdays from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Making Changes office. Please visit our Contact Us page for location information.

+ Can I make a financial donation?

Yes, visit our donation page here to make a financial contribution.

+ Can I organize Third-Party fundraising events in support of Making Changes/Dress for Success Calgary?

You can support Making Changes Association/Dress for Success Calgary by organizing third-party events. We truly appreciate your interest in helping us empower women, those who identify as women, and teen girls achieve economic independence as they attend school, gain employment, or re-enter the workforce.

Please see the guidelines for hosting a third-party event below.

Third Party Fundraising Memorandum of Understanding - Making Changes Association - Template

Third Party Fundraising Memorandum of Understanding - Dress for Success Calgary - Template

Thank you for considering Making Changes Association/Dress for Success Calgary as the beneficiary of your upcoming event. Your support will make a difference!

Making Changes acknowledges the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, the Tsuut’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley and the Metis people of Alberta, Region III. We honor the hardships that were endured by the peoples on this land to allow us to be in this space to do the work that we do in our community. We respect the culture of the peoples who walk through our doors and we strive to provide space for them. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples continue to experience hardships and our agency will be champions for change in our daily service to community. Making Changes is committed to inclusivity and recognition of all peoples who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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