Sorry it's been so long between updates!
Between helping people get the right clothing for their next big steps, marketing our clothing drives and events, and thanking all the generous people who make our work possible, I haven't had a minute to breathe.
Meanwhile, you can always find the latest news, events, articles, and more at www.secondchances.org - and sign-up for our no spam occasional newsletter to get it all in your inbox.
Thanks for staying connected with Second Chances!
-- Andrea
- We've been busy!
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- Wednesday only! 5% Day at Two Whole Foods Markets, Cambridge
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- 2ndchancesinc
- January 15th, 22:10
Wednesday Only!
5% Day at Two Whole Foods Markets, Cambridge
On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, Whole Foods Market, Prospect Street and Whole Foods Market, River Street in Cambridge will donate 5% of the day's profits to Second Chances. I hope you'll shop on Wednesday and support our work!
You can also support Second Chances by donating clothing (year-round) at our outdoor donation bins at these locations. Details and directions »
Special thanks to Whole Foods Markets for being such great partners for many years!Find us
- There's still time to help change lives!
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- 2ndchancesinc
- December 23rd, 2012
There's Still Time to Help Change Lives!
Dear Friend,
Imagine you're homeless, deeply depressed, and going on your 18th month of unemployment.
Many of the people you help by supporting Second Chances are facing situations like this. Or worse. But, they want to get out there and change things.
And, you can help! Your generosity opens doors - doors that lead to secure employment, housing, and the end of abusive relationships for many of our clients. And, I can't thank you enough for what your contribution will make possible.
I hope I can count on your support this year. As a small organization, Second Chances depends on each and every donation.
Let me remind you of the impact you'll have when you give...
If you're struggling with transportation and food and taking care of kids and the holidays and housing and finding a job and your safety - when exactly are you supposed to think about clothing?
But then it's time for that job interview or a meeting with the housing department. Do you have something appropriate to wear? Will they think less of you because of the missing button on your only winter coat? Or, will they be distracted by the hole in the toe of your boots?
This is what our clients face every day. Clients like Kaitlin.
I've been living with my grandmother for the past year and have been unable to find a steady job. I was starting to become hopeless. I don't have any money so interview clothes were really out of the question. One week after my Social Worker put in a request, a large bag arrived with my name on it. I never could have imagined owning such wonderful clothing. And now, with my new suit, I really feel great when I show up for interviews. Thank you.
~ Kaitlin
I don't know if Kaitlin got that job but I do know that - thanks to our supporters - she went in feeling confident and good about herself.
Second Chances has provided free clothing, shoes, accessories, and gift cards to thousands of people just like Kaitlin. We've opened doors for men, women and children in our community for more than seven years now.
And, while we can't remove all of the obstacles that people are facing today, together, we can help them look and feel their best when they go to that interview.
Our supporters have provided thousands of people with the best quality, most appropriate clothing for their particular situation - in colors and styles that help them feel great. A nice outfit and the confidence it brings can be the difference between success and failure.
I've experienced this, and I know you can relate. You put on your lucky tie or your grandmother's earrings for that big meeting, and you feel like you can do anything.
It's no different for our clients. Your contribution makes it possible for people to take those important first steps to a better life.
But, there are so many more people like Kaitlin who need our help. So many more who don't even know about our services.
That's why we are working to expand our reach. With more clothing donation bins. With an updated website and better outreach. With more hours spent talking to shelters and service providers.
Your support today will help Second Chances to do so much more. Collect more clothing, expand our work with local organizations, place more donation bins, reach more people in need...
Your support will provide more second chances.
Your contribution will be put to work immediately. Whatever the amount, I hope that you will consider a gift to Second Chances this year, and help us expand our reach.
Thank you for your support. Your gift will give someone in need a real second chance.
Warmly,
Andrea Shapiro
Founder and President/CEO
P.S. Please take a moment now - before moving on to something else - and visit www.secondchances.org to make an online donation quickly and securely or print a donation form and mail a check to us. Thank you for your support!Find us
- Buy frozen yogurt and support Second Chances (Tuesday at Orange Leaf in Davis Square)
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- 2ndchancesinc
- December 10th, 2012
Please join us at Orange Leaf in Davis Square tomorrow (Tuesday, December 11th) for some frozen yogurt at Davis Square's latest entry in the froyo contest - and provide free clothing to people in need in our own community while you enjoy some delicious treats.
Your frozen yogurt purchase on Tuesday, December 11th at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) helps provide free clothing to people in need! Orange Leaf will donate a percentage of sales from the day to Second Chances.
We'll be there with information about our work from 6:30 p.m. on - please join us in supporting this new local business and our work in the community at the same time. I hope to see you there!
Orange Leaf is also coordinating a pajama drive to support our work! Bring in a new pair of pajamas for our clients and get three (3) ounces of frozen yogurt free at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) from Saturday, November 10th to Sunday, December 16th. Details on Facebook
More about our work at www.secondchances.org
Find us on Facebook
- It is the season of giving! Please join us in December.
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- 2ndchancesinc
- December 3rd, 2012
We still have lots of great local events going on throughout December. Please join us in Somerville and Waltham, and help provide free clothing for people in need in our community! Check out our website for even more news and events »
Somerville, Davis Square: Pajama drive! Bring in a new pair of pajamas for our clients and get three (3) ounces of frozen yogurt free at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) from Saturday, November 10th to Sunday, December 16th.
Details on Facebook »
Somerville, Assembly Square: November/December clothing drive at Lincoln Technical Institute (Assembly Square, near Home Depot) from Monday, November 19th to Friday, December 19th. Details »
Waltham: November/December coin and clothing drive at Realty Executives, Waltham from Monday, November 19th to Monday, December 31st.
Details »
Somerville, Davis Square: Your frozen yogurt purchase on Tuesday, December 11th at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) helps provide free clothing to people in need! Orange Leaf will donate a percentage of sales from the day to Second Chances. We'll be there with information about our work from 6:30 p.m. on - please join us in supporting this new local business and our work in the community at the same time. Details on Facebook »
Moving? Cleaning? Just can't wait? Please donate at our outdoor clothing donation bins. Locations and directions »
- November and December events to support our work and help others
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- 2ndchancesinc
- November 11th, 2012
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We've got so much going on this month and next: Free frozen yogurt in Davis Square! Discount on yoga in Union Square! I hope you'll join us in Boston, Somerville or Waltham for these great events.
FALL / WINTER 2012-13 PUBLIC CLOTHING DRIVES
Boston: November clothing drive at Boston's NonProfit Center (near South Station) from Monday, November 5th to Friday, November 23rd. Details »
Somerville, Davis Square: Pajama drive! Bring in a new pair of pajamas for our clients and get three (3) ounces of frozen yogurt free at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) from Saturday, November 10th to Sunday, December 16th. Details on Facebook »
Somerville, Union Square: Thanksgiving clothing drive and get a $10 or $25 discount on yoga at Bow Street Yoga (Union Square) from Saturday, November 17th to Sunday, November 25th. Details »
Somerville, Assembly Square: November/December clothing drive at Lincoln Technical Institute (Assembly Square, near Home Depot) from Monday, November 19th to Friday, December 19th. Details »
Waltham: November/December coin and clothing drive at Realty Executives, Waltham from Monday, November 19th to Monday, December 31st.
Details »
Moving? Cleaning? Just can't wait? Please donate at our outdoor clothing donation bins. Locations and directions »
Find us:
www.secondchances.org
Your gift changes lives!
- Lots of public clothing drives this winter!
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- 2ndchancesinc
- October 12th, 2012
Hi everyone -
I'm thrilled that three local partners have committed to hosting public clothing drives this fall/winter in Boston, Somerville and Waltham. I hope you'll join us at one of these drives or that you'll have a chance to drop off at one of our clothing donation bins in Cambridge or Watertown.
Your generous clothing donations support second chances for more than 300 people in need in our community each year. Thank you!
Fall/winter clothing drives
Boston: November clothing drive at Boston's NonProfit Center (near South Station) from Monday, November 5th to Friday, November 23rd.
Details »
Somerville: November/December clothing drive at Lincoln Technical Institute (Assembly Square, near Home Depot) from Monday, November 19th to Friday, December 19th.
Details »
Waltham: November/December coin and clothing drive at Realty Executives, Waltham from Monday, November 19th to Monday, December 31st.
Details »
Moving? Cleaning? Just can't wait? Please donate at our outdoor clothing donation bins.
Locations and directions »
Your tax-deductible financial contribution helps provide more second chances!
Find us
www.secondchances.org
- Will I see you on Wednesday 9/19 in Somerville?
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- 2ndchancesinc
- September 18th, 2012
Somerville Clothing & Coin DriveTHIS WEDNESDAY - RAIN OR SHINEPack up your coins and clothing* and come join us
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Somerville Community Growing Center
Union Square, Somerville
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
5 to 7 p.m.
Details and directions »
Facebook event »
* separately, please!
Second Chances provides free clothing to clients of local shelters and human services programs. Support our work, recycle what you no longer need, and help people in our own community take the next steps to their own second chances.
Want to help out at the event? Email info@secondchances.org
Learn more about Second Chances at www.secondchances.orgFind us
- Clothing and Coin Drive - Next Wednesday in Union Square
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- 2ndchancesinc
- September 14th, 2012
Help Second Chances provide free clothing to more than 300 people in our community this year! Please join us in Union Square next week.
Fall public clothing and coin drive at Somerville Community Growing Center (Union Square, Somerville) on Wednesday, September 19th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Details and directions »
Facebook event »
I hope to see you there!
-- AndreaFind us
www.secondchances.org
- Last chance to vote! Please help if you can!!
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- 2ndchancesinc
- August 31st, 2012
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Second Chances is falling way behind in the voting, which ends tonight! Please support us by taking one second to vote today on Facebook! We provide free clothing to more than 300 local people in need each year and recycle or reuse 100,000+ pounds of clothing: https://www.facebook.com/questions/410083565707540/
Details below and on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SecondChancesMA
