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Where to donate clothes in Portland
Hillsboro, Oregon's Goodwill express donation center at Bronson Creek. The small yellow building has a blue roof and a drive-thru area where people can hand over donations.
Conveniently get out and back in your car at a Goodwill Donation Express (like this Bronson Creek location in Hillsboro). | Photo by Steve Morgan
Clothing is something that we often take for granted (and accumulate too much of) in life, but for others less fortunate, it can be a huge benefit. If you’re looking to make some room in your closet, there are several nonprofits where you can donate clothes for a good cause, so let’s get to giving.

Goodwill
This nonprofit is oftentimes synonymous with getting rid of clothing you no longer need and has 25+ locations across the metro area. Keep your garments out of the landfill and help stock the store offering people vocational opportunities — it’s a win-win.

William Temple House
Clean adult sized men’s and women’s clothing (and shoes, jewelry, and accessories) are accepted by this institution, which offers comprehensive mental health counseling and food/hygiene services.

Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store
Shopping at this sizable store supports the LifeChange program, a community recovery network, as well as their offerings for people experiencing homelessness. Your donations stock the shelves.

Volunteers with Dress for Success Oregon pose with bags of donated clothing.

Dress for Success Oregon helps women attain economic independence and tools to thrive in work and life.

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Photo via @dfsoregon

Dress for Success Oregon
Professional attire (think: suit jackets and slacks) plus trade clothing like scrubs or chef’s jackets are vital to this nonprofit’s clients looking to get work and support their families. Drop them off on specific donation days; keep an eye on their Instagram for updates.

Transition Projects
Volunteers are on hand to sort the thousands of clothing items that get donated each year; warm coats in particular can make a big difference for members of the houseless community.

Do Good
Donations here are directly shared with people staying in Do Good’s shelter, so your impact is tangible.

Outside In
Used clothing is accepted on a case-by-case basis at this nonprofit that supports homeless youth and other marginalized people through health and other wraparound services.

Are there any organizations we missed? Let us know.
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How do you get rid of your clothes?
A) Donate them
B) Sell them online
C) Throw them away
D) Other
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Events
Wednesday, April 10
  • Sydney Dance Company | Wednesday, April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $12-$95 | This contemporary troupe from Down Under will perform new works from choreographers around the world.
Thursday, April 11
  • Comedy and Magic with Taylor Hughes | Thursday, April 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Siren Theater, 3913 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland | $20-$30 | Laugh-out-loud storytelling and enthralling illusions will have you under this performer’s spell all night.
Friday, April 12
  • Portland Winterhawks - WHL Playoffs Round 2 | Friday, April 12-Saturday, April 13 | Times vary | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $33-$70 | The hometown squad soared through the first round with a sweep of Victoria; cheer them on as they take to the ice against Everett.
Saturday, April 13
  • Straight Singles Mixer | Saturday, April 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Barrel Room, 120 NW Couch St., Portland | Free | If you don’t want to live life solo no mo’ this night of drinks, music, and maybe love is a great place to start; wear red, pink, or gold to indicate your relationship status.
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Try This
  • Did you know that it’s National Poetry Month? If you’re a poet and totally know it, try your hand at our PDXtoday Poetry Contest. The catch? You can only use words found in our Wednesday, April 3 newsletter. Learn more and submit your poem by Sunday, April 14.
Sports
  • Two Thorns — one former and one current — scored two goals each in the SheBelieves Cup final. Both Adriana Leon of Canada and the US’ Sophia Smith put the ball in the back of the net before the Red, White, and Blue won on penalty kicks 5-4. Smith was also the tournament’s MVP.
Holiday
  • Happy Eid. It’s Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Also called the Sweet Eid or Sugar Feast, those fasting during this past month will enjoy a meal and plenty of sweets. Grab your baklava or maamoul from Yahala. (USA Today)
Kids
  • This summer, Nike and the Portland Pickles will host a series of baseball camps at Walker Stadium. Coaches and players will be on hand teaching kids skills like hitting, fielding, and base-running in a fun environment. There are three-day and five-day options, priced at $275 and $375, respectively.
Plan Ahead
  • With The Masters swinging into action, Stormbreaker Brewing and Portland-based brand Clinch Golf have collaborated on a lager called Crush Groove. On Saturday, April 13, they’re throwing a party in St. Johns (12-4 p.m.) with a Dryvebox golf simulator, prizes for whoever is closest to the pin, food and drinks, and more.
Talk
  • A fashion influencer in her 50s, a NASA physicist, and Modest Mouse walk onto a stage... That’s just a teaser for this year’s TEDxPortland, which returns for its 12th year on Saturday, April 27. Keller Auditorium will be the platform for “ideas worth spreading” and feature 12 speakers plus musical performances. (Portland Monthly)
Community
  • The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is set to blossom later this month. The procession will embark at 9:30 a.m. from Eastport Plaza heading north, ending at noon on Southeast 78th Avenue. There will also be a cruise-in hosted by Impala Car Club afterward. Those interested in sponsoring, volunteering, or otherwise participating in the event, can apply online.
Real Estate
  • On today’s episode of “This Old House” — just kidding. There is a 2.86-acre property for sale in the Bridlemile neighborhood with Portland’s oldest home. Details of the structure’s past and future are murky — it’s “poised for development” — but it can be yours for $2.6 million. (Portland Monthly)
Sports
  • We know Shaedon Sharpe can jump, but how high is his ceiling? Mike Richman discusses this question — and whether Rip City will trade up or down in this year’s draft — on the Locked On Blazers podcast.
    Finance
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    Outdoors

    City

    Improvements are inbound for Berrydale Park
    A site rendering shows plans to imrpove Berrydale Park in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood. The baseball fields will remain in the bottom left corner, with a new skate park and playgrounds taking up the right side where trees are.
    PBOT will work on frontage enhancements like better parking areas and curb ramps. | Rendering via Portland Parks & Rec
    Some very nice amenities are coming to Berrydale Park, a 6.3-acre park in Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood. With Commissioner Dan Ryan’s approval of an additional $1 million, the improvement project can proceed (the total funding sourced from system development charges sits at $4 million).

    Work will create new playgrounds (for ages 2-5 and 5-12) and a skatepark, as well as new accessible pathways, tables, benches, lighting, and landscaping.

    “It will be tremendously gratifying when the park transforms from an outdated play structure and a site with no park paths into a neighborhood gem,” said Ryan. “The community made it clear that providing accessible pathways would allow more people to enjoy the park.”

    Construction is slated to start later this year, with an estimated completion in fall 2025.
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