Wear2Start (W2S) was established to help unemployed or newly employed women who needed a work wardrobe. Some W2S clients need clothing for a meeting with a prospective landlord, a lawyer or a potential employer, or attending a workshop, going back to school or appearing in court. They might need up-to-date, stylish clothing after an emergency – fleeing an abusive relationship, a change in health or life circumstances, or almost any other situation that has meant losing access to clothing. W2S can also offer a little boost to the wardrobe and confidence of a single mom or woman of limited means who is struggling to make ends meet.
Visit Wear2Start for more information.
Beacon Community Services provides assistance with clothing and household goods
2723 Quadra St
250-656-0134
admin@beaconcs.ca
Visit Beacon Community Services for more information.
St. Vincent De Paul Social Concern offers assistance with clothing and household goods
828 View St
250-382-0712
info@svdpvictoria.com
Visit St. Vincent De Paul Social Concern for more information.
The Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre offers clothing, some household goods and a waiting list for washers and dryers for single parents.
602 Gorge Rd East
250-385-1114
info@singleparentvictoria.ca
Visit the Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre for more information.
Women In Need Society (WIN) provides WIN gift certificates to access items such as clothing, shoes, seasonal goods, household items, furniture, books and toys. Their program participants are empowered to choose what items they need and want from our Resale Shops through a discrete shopping experience in our stores.
Visit the WIN Gift Certificate Program for more information.
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WIN New Start Program
The Women In Need Society (WIN) New Start program works to deliver many essential items to set up a participant’s new home such as furniture, kitchen items, housewares, and bedding.
Visit the WIN New Start Program for more information.
Quadra Village offers a drop-in clothing resource room at the times listed below to browse free, gently used clothing, shoes and small household items. For everyone, sizes from infant to adult.
The Quadra Village Resource Room is open
Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Email: info@quadravillagecc.comor visit the Quadra Village Clothing Room for more information.
The Victoria Mustard Seed offers gently used men’s clothing, new socks, shoes, and underwear.
Visit the Mustard Seed Clothing for more information.
Burnside Gorge Community Centre offers a Resource Room for low-income families to access free clothing, food, and toiletries.
Visit Burnside Gorge Community Centre Resource Room for more information.
Haven offers quality, clean maternity and baby clothes in sizes newborn through 24 months as well as diapers, wipes and formula for registered clients facing financial barriers.
Individuals wishing to access parenting supports at Haven may request an appointment for a whole person care assessment by contacting calling 250-380-6883 or emailing info@havenpsc.ca
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Haven- Partnership with Anney’s Closet
Haven works with Anney’s Closet to assist clients who are establishing a new beginning with items needed to outfit their new homes.
Haven Clients wishing to access resources through Anney’s Closet may may request an appointment for a whole person care assessment by contacting info@havepsc.ca