beacon's closet is an advocate for progressive change and humanitarian causes.
as of October of 2024, we have donated $295,387.00 to charitable organizations through both our clothing drop off program and our promotional sales events.
beneficiaries (includes past and present)
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clothing drop off program
unwanted clothing that customers drop off at beacon's closet provides cash for non-profits. here's how: beacon's closet sells these items to helpsy (opens in new window) a certified B corporation that recycles, resells and reuses textiles. we then donate 30%-50% of this money to one or more of the above charities. our greenpoint, manhattan and bushwick locations also donate a portion of unpurchased clothing directly to non-profit organizations listed below, which will sell the clothes to raise money for their missions.
- garage sales against violence (opens in new window) assists larger non-profits such as horizons, and women with cause, in bringing goods and much needed counseling services to their clients who have been displaced due to abuse. because of displacement, clients are in need of clothing and assistance. gsav maintains a storage closet that provides the ability to dress distressed people of all shapes and sizes on short notice. 501(c)(3) verified.
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feed the streets
a community-based mutual aid organization that collects donated food, hygiene products, clothing, and educational items for hand to hand distribution.
our partnerships
cooke center academy (opens in new window) : internship program (opens in new window)
a non-profit learning and development provider for special education services in new york city offering a school for students ages 5 through 21, and consulting and training services. the academy's mission is to educate people with special needs so that they can lead independent, purposeful lives. to that end, beacon's closet hosts cooke center interns, providing students with the opportunity to gain confidence and practical skills that they can apply within the broader workforce when they graduate.
ny cares (opens in new window) : annual coat drive (opens in new window) and winter wishes program (opens in new window) :
the ny cares coat drive has provided new yorkers in need with warm winter coats every year since 1988. each winter we collect coats from our customers, and pull from our own inventory, to donate to this cause. junior league of brooklyn (opens in new window): belle & beau of the ball program (opens in new window):
an annual dress drive that provides formal attire for teenagers preparing for senior prom, graduation and other formal events. the goal is to promote self-confidence while relieving the attendees of financial stress and promoting advancement by way of educational or professional independence. each year, since 2013, we donate a portion of our inventory for this cause.