Closet for a Cause

Fashion with Purpose. Hope with Impact. Give your gently used partywear one more chance — directly helping survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives.

The Opportunity

Most high-end formalwear is worn just once

An estimated 92 million tonnes of textiles are sent to landfills every year, while survivors of domestic violence struggle for basic resources. Closet for a Cause bridges that gap — turning cherished, gently used partywear into critical funding and a brighter future.

100%
Proceeds Fund Survivors
All
Sizes • Genders • Beautiful

What We Accept

All Sizes • All Genders • All Beautiful

Indian Wear

Sarees, Lehengas, Anarkalis, and Sherwanis.

Western Formal

Prom Dresses, Cocktail Dresses, and Ball Gowns.

Men's Wear

Tuxedos, Blazers, Sherwanis, and Formal Suits.

Start Your Donation

Clothing Donation Intake Form

Thank you for giving your fashion a second chance and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Complete the form below to register your clothing donation.

1

Donor Contact Information

Email or phone required. Recommended for your tax receipt.

Provide at least an email or a phone number.

2

Donation Manifest & Estimated Value

List the items you are donating. Market value helps us calculate your tax receipt. You can add an optional photo of each item.

Item 1

JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF up to 8 MB.

Item 2

JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF up to 8 MB.

Item 3

JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF up to 8 MB.

Total Items: 0
Total Estimated Value: $0.00

What Happens Next

From your donation to real impact — here's the journey your fashion takes.

1

Donate

Register your gently used formalwear using our simple donation form.

2

Drop Off

Deliver items to an approved AmPowering collection site in your area.

3

Receipts

Receive a tax-deductible receipt confirming your generous donation.

4

Impact

Items sold fund shelters, legal aid, and essential survivor resources.

Empowering Survivors

100% of proceeds from Closet for a Cause directly support AmPowering's Mayka program and essential crisis resources for survivors of domestic violence.

Interim Shelter & Safe Emergency Housing

Legal Aid & Advocacy Support Resources

Emergency Supplies & Crisis Counseling

Mission & Strategic Goals

More than a boutique — a movement for sustainability, survivors, and future leaders.

Sustainability

Promoting circular fashion and reducing textile waste by giving gently used partywear a second life.

Funding Hope

Raising critical funds for domestic violence services, interim shelters, and legal aid through boutique sales.

Youth Leadership

Engaging youth in non-profit leadership roles — from business planning to inventory and retail management.