Clothing Donations
Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will.
Thank you for supporting women to look and feel confident as they enter or return to the workplace.
Drop-Off Locations
Clothing donations can be dropped off at one of 3 Gibson’s Cleaners locations:
No appointment necessary
Check their website for store hours https://gibsonscleaners.com
Donations of more than 20 items at Gibson’s:
If you are donating more than 20 items, please book a drop-off appointment at the Dundas Street location (4241 Dundas Street West) using the link below: Dress for Success Large Donation Drop Off – Gibson’s Cleaners Appointments are available on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and can be booked up to 30 days in advance.
We appreciate our partners at Gibson’s Cleaners for their support.
Are you a clothing or apparel brand looking to donate new products? Email clothingdonations@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
Looking to drop off items for a clothing drive you hosted? Email events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
We now have 2 Drop-off Locations:
- DFS Toronto Boutique – North York
- Gibson’s Cleaners – 3 locations
Are you a clothing or apparel brand looking to donate new products? Email clothingdonations@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
Looking to drop off items for a clothing drive you hosted? Email events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
All donated items must be in excellent condition, freshly dry-cleaned or laundered and ironed, and free of rips, tears, and stains. As the focus of our Boutique is on work attire, we are looking for both staple and statement pieces that can be worn in interview and workplace settings, appropriate for a variety of sectors and industries. Please avoid including casual items such as sweatpants, t-shirts, and sneakers.
Please note: Workplace-appropriate garments are used directly in our Boutique and offered to clients during their Boutique Experience. Items that aren’t the right fit for our current boutique needs may be included in our Fundraising Sale – where every purchase directly supports our programs – or shared with trusted community partners who can give them a meaningful second life.
Every dollar raised through our Fundraising Sale helps keep our programs free and accessible to the women we serve.
Your donation helps us thoughtfully manage our inventory, support our services, and ensure every client enjoys a fair, empowering, and consistent experience in our boutique. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact!
Donate Clothing
Currently Accepting Clothing Donations
Our Boutique Experience Program would not be possible without the generous donations from our community of new and gently used clothing. These items are critical to ensuring our Boutique is stocked with high quality, relevant work attire for women who are actively job searching, in the process of making a career change, or wanting to expand their work wardrobe.
Please take note of the specific items we are currently accepting as these may change based on the needs of our Clients. All donated items should be ready-to-wear, clean, free of damages, and not in need of repairs (see donation guidelines below).
Due to limited space and capacity to sort the high volume of donations we receive each month, items that fall outside this list will not be utilized for DFS Toronto programs. See Donation Guidelines for more details.
If you are interested in doing a Corporate Clothing Drive, please click here for more information.
Call for Donations
We are currently accepting the following items for our Clients:
- Blazers
- Cardigans
- Tops (Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters)
- Pants / Trousers
- Dresses
- Shoes
All clothing items should be ready-to-wear, clean, free of damages, and not in need of repairs.
Items that fall outside this list will not be utilized for DFS Toronto programs.
Items that aren’t the right fit for our current boutique needs may be included in our Fundraising Sale - where every purchase directly supports our programs.
Pre-Book Your Drop-Off at the DFS Toronto Location
We accept donations between 1 PM — 2 PM every second Monday by appointment only. Please click the button below to schedule your drop off date.
If you prefer a more flexibility, please consider taking your items to one of our three Gibson’s Cleaners partner locations listed below.
Options to Drop Off Your Donations
Pre-Book at DFS Toronto
We accept donations between 1:00 PM-2:00 PM on Thursdays by appointment only. Please click the button below to schedule your drop off date.
Gibson’s Cleaners
Please Note: Donation drop-offs at Gibson’s Cleaners locations are currently paused until July 6. Please arrange to bring your donations to DFS Toronto using the booking calendar below.
Gibson’s Cleaners
To donate at your convenience, please take your items to one of our three Gibson’s Cleaners partner locations listed below. Gibson’s Cleaners accepts donations up to 20 items OR 2 boxes without an appointment.
Do you want to donate more at Gibson’s?
Individuals with donations larger than 20 items must book a drop-off appointment, which is available at the Dundas Store (4241 Dundas Street W) using this link: https://calendly.com/gibsonscleaners/dress-for-success-large-donation-drop-off. Appointments are available on Tuesdays between 10AM and 2PM, and can be booked up to 30 days in advance.
Pre-Book at DFS Toronto
We accept donations between 1:00 PM-2:00 PM on Thursdays by appointment only. Please click the button below to schedule your drop off date.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Donation drop-offs will be paused for the holidays — December 4, 2024 to January 8, 2025 — at all locations.
We kindly ask you hold onto your donations until we resume drop-offs in the new year.
JCares — June 8 – July 8
Where: 750 Spadina Avenue (street level retail space next to the Miles Nadal JCC on Bloor just before the Spadina intersection)
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am-2pm
Tuesdays 5-8pm
How: email Natalie at natalief@mnjcc.org with your drop-off time within the above timeframes, she’ll meet you curbside to collect your items (no need to park).
We appreciate our partners at JCares and the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Center for their support.
Dress for Success Toronto Boutique — By Appointment Only
Where: 5150 Yonge Street, Unit C29, Toronto, ON M2N 6L8
When: Thursdays, 1-2 pm
How: By appointment only
We are only able to accept donations from those with an appointment.
Gibson's Cleaners
When: check store hours
We appreciate our partners at Gibson’s Cleaners for their support.
Dress for Success Toronto Boutique — By Appointment Only
Where: 5150 Yonge Street, Unit C29, Toronto, ON M2N 6L8
When: Thursdays, 1-2 pm
How: By appointment only
We are only able to accept donations from those with an appointment.
Gibson's Cleaners
When: check store hours
We appreciate our partners at Gibson’s Cleaners for their support.
JCares — June 8 – July 8
Where: 750 Spadina Avenue (street level retail space next to the Miles Nadal JCC on Bloor just before the Spadina intersection)
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am-2pm
Tuesdays 5-8pm
How: email Natalie at natalief@mnjcc.org with your drop-off time within the above timeframes, she’ll meet you curbside to collect your items (no need to park).
We appreciate our partners at JCares and the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Center for their support.
Dress for Success Toronto Boutique — By Appointment Only
Where: 5150 Yonge Street, Unit C29, Toronto, ON M2N 6L8
When: Thursdays, 1-2 pm
How: By appointment only
We are only able to accept donations from those with an appointment.
Gibson's Cleaners — Currently Paused Until July 6
When: check store hours
We appreciate our partners at Gibson’s Cleaners for their support.
Donating Your Items — Where to Drop-Off
Thank you for supporting DFS Toronto! Your donations make
our mission possible. Please select a drop-off location that works best for
you.
We have 4 convenient locations across the GTA:
- Gibson’s Cleaners (PAUSED Until July 6)
- DFS Toronto Boutique (By Appointment Only)
Donation Drop-Off Tips & Instructions
All Gibson’s Cleaners Locations
No Appointment Required — Except for Large Donations*
To donate at your convenience, please take your items to one of our three Gibson’s Cleaners partner locations. Gibson’s Cleaners accepts donations up to 20 items OR 2 boxes without an appointment.
Do you want to donate more at Gibson’s?
Individuals with donations larger than 20 items must book a drop-off appointment, which is available at the Dundas Store (4241 Dundas Street W) using this link: https://calendly.com/gibsonscleaners/dress-for-success-large-donation-drop-off. Appointments are available on Tuesdays between 10AM and 2PM, and can be booked up to 30 days in advance.
If you want to donate larger amounts of new clothing please contact: clothingdonations@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
If you are interested in coordinating a corporate clothing drive, please contact: events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
Gibson’s staff will receive your donations and deliver your items to our Boutique. To help us quickly refresh our inventory with relevant items, please take note of our criteria for acceptable donations.
Dress for Success Toronto Boutique
By Appointment Only — Small to Large Donations Welcome
We accept donations between 1:00 PM-2:00 PM on Thursdays by appointment only. Please click the button below to schedule your drop off date.
While we appreciate your donations, pre-planned staff and volunteer resources are required to receive all donations. As such, please note that deliveries without an appointment outside our scheduled drop off days will not be accepted.
If you have any questions, please email us at: clothingdonations@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
Important Note Regarding Clothing Drives
If you’ve hosted a clothing drive and are looking to drop off items, please contact events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
If you are interested in coordinating a clothing drive, please click here.
Donation Guidelines
What would you wear to a job interview? That is exactly the type of high quality, relevant work attire we are looking for to distribute to our clients, e.g. blazers, dresses, top, pants, cardigans, and shoes.
We Accept
- Blazers
- Cardigans
- Tops (Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters)
- Pants / Trousers
- Dresses
- Shoes
We Do Not Accept
- Men’s or children’s clothing
- Sleepwear
- Used undergarments, hosiery, or swimwear
- Opened toiletry or cosmetic products
- Household items
- Clothing in need of repair or stained
All clothing should be freshly cleaned, ready-to-wear and free of damages or stains.
We focus on Women’s work attire. We cannot accept men’s or children’s clothing, sleepwear, undergarments, hosiery, swimwear or household items.
No hangers please. Items should be folded neatly into boxes or bags you do not need back.
We are most in need of:
- Plus sizes
- Size 7, 8 shoes
All donated items must be in excellent condition, freshly dry-cleaned or laundered and ironed, and free of rips, tears, and stains. As the focus of our Boutique is on work attire, we are looking for both staple and statement pieces that can be worn in interview and workplace settings, appropriate for a variety of sectors and industries. Please avoid including casual items such as sweatpants, t-shirts, and sneakers.
Please note: Workplace-appropriate garments are used directly in our Boutique and offered to clients during their Boutique Experience. Items that aren’t the right fit for our current boutique needs may be included in our Fundraising Sale – where every purchase directly supports our programs – or shared with trusted community partners who can give them a meaningful second life.
Every dollar raised through our Fundraising Sale helps keep our programs free and accessible to the women we serve.
Your donation helps us thoughtfully manage our inventory, support our services, and ensure every client enjoys a fair, empowering, and consistent experience in our boutique. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact!
Corporate & Community Clothing Drives
Clothing Drives can be a great team building event, or a fun activity to do with friends. Most importantly, it is a way to support women in your community and to help them take a crucial first step towards a better future. Why not plan a clothing drive with your company, friends, school, community group or association?
A great way to support the women in our community as a team or group activity.
The most successful drives ask people to contribute 1-3 items each or focus on a specific item we need most e.g. Blazer drive, dress drive etc.
All items must follow our donations guidelines.
Please e-mail events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org and we’ll get you up and running.
*Participation in this activity requires a monetary fee of $1,000
This fee supports the resources required to receive, sort and inventory donations. A portion of this fee directly supports our Programs, furthering our ability to provide a network of support and career development tools that help empower women to achieve economic mobility.
We are currently focusing on collections based on 1 of the items in the list below, rather than an open-call for multiple items. This not only helps us manage our inventory, but ensures our Boutique is always stocked with the items our Clients need most.
The most successful examples of these types of drives have been a Dress Drive, Blazer Drive or Pants Drive. Single-item drives allow for flexibility and creativity.
Let our team know you’re interested in hosting a drive, and we will get you up and running.
Please e-mail events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org and include the single item you will be focusing on.
*Participation in this activity requires a monetary fee of $1,000
This fee supports staff capacity and resources to receive, sort and inventory donations. A portion of this fee directly supports our Career Learning programs and Cohort Groups, furthering our ability to provide a network of ongoing support and development tools to move women to economic independence.
We are currently accepting the following items for our Clients:
- Blazers
- Cardigans
- Tops (Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters)
- Pants / Trousers
- Dresses
All clothing items should be ready-to-wear, clean, free of damages, and not in need of repairs. Items that fall outside this list will not be utilized for DFS Toronto programs.
Items that aren’t the right fit for our current boutique needs may be included in our Fundraising Sale - where every purchase directly supports our programs.
All donated items should be ready-to-wear, clean and free from damages or not in need of repairs.
Single Item Clothing Drives - $500 Monetary Donation Required
These drives focus on the collection of 1 specific item category.
The most successful examples of these drives have been a Purse Drive, Shoe Drive or Coat Drive. These categories are items we are frequently in need of and also allow for some flexibility in terms of the actual items collected (i.e. a Shoe Drive can include flats, heels, boots, seasonal footwear, and a Purse Drive can include purses, briefcases, wallets, professional backpacks and even small suitcases).
Multi Item Clothing Drives - $1,000 Monetary Donation Required
These drives focus on the collection of 2-10 specific items.
This type of drive is most similar to our previous structure, however we now curate the ask to focus on the items of greatest need. This is a great option for large groups or organizations who want to collect more than 1 type of item. The most successful examples of these drives have been a 5-item donation collection (i.e. coats, purses, shoes, dresses, tops), over the course of 1-2 weeks.
We couldn’t do the work we do without your generous support. The monetary donation component ensures that we have the resources to receive, sort, process, store, and distribute the clothing to our Clients and that they can access this service for free. It also funds our Career Learning programs and Working Women’s Group that further our ability to provide a network of support and the development tools that empower women to thrive in work and in life.
The first step to a successful Clothing Drive is registration. This lets our team know you’re interested in hosting a drive and ensures we can support you through the process. To get started, please connect with our Boutique Coordinator.
Important Details to Note
Donation Receipts
Dress for Success Toronto is unable to provide receipts for clothing items donated to our Boutique. For monetary donations, we can issue tax receipts in accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency’s regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Dress for Success Toronto is unable to provide receipts for clothing items donated to our Boutique. For monetary donations, we can issue tax receipts in accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency’s regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
If you are a clothing or apparel brand looking to donate new products,
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept men’s clothing?
No, we do not operate a men’s clothing program and do not accept men’s clothing. We recommend donating men’s clothing to the New Circles GLOW Program.
What if I don’t see any availability for a donation drop-off at North York Center?
We now accept donations at 750 Spadina Avenue through our partnership with JCares or at one of 3 Gibson’s Cleaners locations starting July 6.
The donation drop-off time slots for North York Center tend to fill up quickly. We recommend checking back during the last week of the month, as cancellations occasionally open up spots.
Do you offer pick-up services?
Unfortunately, as a small organization, we do not have the resources to offer pick-up services. We recommend reaching out to Diabetes Canada, which provides pick-up services.
I want to do a clothing drive, how does that work?
Clothing Drives are a great collaborative initiative. To get started, simply review the information below and reach out to events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org for next steps!
Can I receive a tax receipt for my clothing donation?
We issue tax receipts only for monetary donations. To make a monetary donation, simply complete the form below.
Donation Pick-ups
Still Have Questions?
For more information about Clothing Drives please e-mail events@dressforsuccesstoronto.org
Donated clothing that is workplace appropriate will be used in our Boutique and provided to our clients at no cost. Items not used in the Boutique are re-donated or included in our annual clothing sale, 100% of proceeds support DFS Toronto programs.
More than a New Outfit
Donated clothing is used in our Boutique Experience, a program that provides career support, professional headshots, work attire and community to support women to build skills and confidence to reach their full potential.
Last year, Dress for Success Toronto provided 5,850 clothing items to women across the GTA and 2,929 employment-focused touchpoints through 1:1 career support, online panel discussions, in-person workshops and networking events.
Thanks to generous donors, these programs are provided at no charge.
Or mail us a cheque
Dress for Success Toronto
5150 Yonge Street, Unit C31
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L8
Your Donation gets straight to work.
All workshops, career development services, headshots, work attire, networking events etc. are provided at no cost to the women we serve. Financial contributions of any amount support women to get a fresh start, build skills, confidence and community on their path to economic mobility.
By donating today, you’re investing in women, their families, and our community.
Igniting Careers. Transforming Futures.
