Clothing Center |
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Over thirty-five years ago, the Cathedral Clothing Center began its outreach ministry to the Heartside neighborhood. Known then as the Emmaus Center, the clothing ministry began with the work of the late Sister Helen LaValley, OP., a long-time Cathedral member. Parishioners were asked to donate their clean, gently-used clothes for all ages. Each week, volunteers sorted and mended clothing items and distributed them from the furnace room in the basement of the Cathedral.
Today, the ministry functions out of the former Guadalupe Chapel just North of the Cathedral off Division Avenue. Twice a week volunteers distribute clothing and personal care items to 60 individuals on average who in need.
The Cathedral supports the ministry through our Samaritan collection, received on the fourth Sunday of each month, and through the generous donations of items from parishioners and community members.
Today, the ministry functions out of the former Guadalupe Chapel just North of the Cathedral off Division Avenue. Twice a week volunteers distribute clothing and personal care items to 60 individuals on average who in need.
The Cathedral supports the ministry through our Samaritan collection, received on the fourth Sunday of each month, and through the generous donations of items from parishioners and community members.
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Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30am September through June) |
Items to donate:
+ gently used clothing for all ages + bed and bath linens + seasonal outerwear: sweaters, sweatshirts, coats and jackets + shoes, gloves, scarves + new packages of socks/underwear + personal care items (soap, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.) + blankets |
Where to bring donations:
All donations can be brought to the Parish Office during regular business hours, or dropped off in the foyer when you attend Mass. Parish Office, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids MI 49503 Office Hours: M-Th 9am-4:30pm, F 9am-1pm 616.456.1454 |