Agency Details:

Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet

The purpose of the Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet is to acquire, warehouse and distribute donated clothing to benefit needy residents living within the Town of Greece, as well as those living north of Ridge Road West and west of the Genesee River, including Charlotte, which is part of the City of Rochester.

Description:
The Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet provides gently used clothing for people of all ages. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and governed by an Executive Committee. Clients come to the site to select clothing. There is no charge for the clothing. A special section displays clothing suitable for people returning to the workforce. Clients are required to live in the area served and may come once a month. Volunteers receive, sort and display clothing. Volunteers may work as infrequently as one day per month or as often as several days per week, depending on their interest. Volunteer shifts are two hours in length, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday-Saturday. The Clothing Closet is closed on holidays. Volunteers are always needed.

History:
Originally known at Gramma Janes' Clothing Closet, it was housed in Greece Baptist Church. In 1991, area churches raised money for an addition to the Greece Human Services Building which housed the Clothing Closet and the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf. The space was enlarged in 2001 and clothes are now displayed in a 1200 sq. ft. room. Gently used clothes are donated by the community.

Contact people:

Mickey Corsi, President, (phone) Amy Peritsky, Vice-Chairperson, (phone), (email)

Address:

500 Maiden Lane Rochester, NY 14616 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

The Ecumenical Clothing Closet is located at the Town of Greece Department of Human Services, east of the intersection of Mt. Read Blvd. and Maiden Lane, next to Barnard Park. The building is on the north side of Maiden Lane but is not visible from the street; there is a sign for the Department of Human Services by the driveway. The Clothing Closet is the third door on the right as you face the building.   Nearest Bus Stop: Dewey Ave./Maiden Lane, 8 minute walk

Last updated on June 16, 2009