YWCA Shop for Good
YWCA Shop for Good women’s resale boutiques are a social enterprise for YWCA Evanston/North Shore located in Evanston and Wilmette, Illinois.
When you shop at YWCA Shop for Good, you reduce waste, get more value for your money, AND support your local community. It’s shopping you can feel good about!
The shops are made possible through your donations, and 100% of profits help support YWCA’s domestic violence, economic advancement, and racial justice programs that serve women across northeastern Cook County.
We sell new and gently loved women’s clothing, outerwear, footwear, purses, jewelry and accessories. Donations arrive daily and are immediately placed on the floor. Many of our items are new with tags and we carry a variety of designer brands and unique finds!
Store Locations and Hours:
YWCA Shop for Good – Evanston (formerly Crowded Closet)
820 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
JoAnn Sylvano, Store Manager
Phone: 847-475-1135
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
YWCA Shop for Good – Wilmette
1107 Central Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Marko Djurovic, Store Manager
Phone: 847-853-8888
Email: ywshop@ywca-ens.org
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Donations and drop-off hours:
- Shop for Good Wilmette: Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 5 pm (Kindly utilize our back door for donations)
- Shop for Good Evanston: Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 5 pm (please use front entrance on Dempster St.)
*New Donation Guidelines at Shop for Good Wilmette*
Due to limited space, we are unable to take more than 3 large (or 6 small) bags/boxes per vehicle. For larger donations, please call (847) 853-8888 to schedule a drop-off date/time. As a reminder, we accept like-new and new-with-tags women’s items. Please utilize alternative donation options for all other items.
Do you have items to donate?
Clean out your closet and bring us your new and gently-used women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry on Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00-5:00 pm at our shop in Wilmette (1107 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091) or Evanston (820 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202). All donations are tax deductible
Donations accepted:
- Women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry & accessories
- Mid-range to high-end brands
- Clean
- Excellent Condition
You can easily drop-off your donations at our Wilmette or Evanston stores!
Donations at the Wilmette store in FOUR steps:
- Drive to the Shop back door, located in the 11th & Central Parking Lot.
- Buzz doorbell and we will be with you shortly.
- Leave your bags or boxes on the sidewalk area next to the door.
- We will be happy to provide you with a donation form upon request.
Donations at the Evanston store:
- Enter the store through the main front entrance to drop off your your donations.
- A store representative will be with you shortly.
- We will be happy to provide you with a donation form upon request.
We have YWCA Shop for Good gift certificates! Email us at ywshop@ywca-ens.org or call us at 847-853-8888 with your name, gift certificate details, credit card and billing information. We’ll mail your gift certificate right to your doorstep or schedule a pick-up date at the shop.
We welcome you as a Shop volunteer
Volunteers help the paid staff, working on displays, unpacking donations, selling, or doing whatever is needed. Volunteers are needed both for special sales events or on a regular basis. If you enjoy interacting with customers, please consider interviewing to join our volunteer team! Volunteers must be willing to commit to a 2-1/2 hour afternoon shift once a week and one 3 hour Saturday shift each month.
Contact us: 847-853-8888 or email ywshop@ywca-ens.org
As a lifelong advocate of women’s rights and social equity, I strongly support the Shop for Good’s purpose. Volunteering at the Shop is a perfect way to fill my newly-acquired free time as an empty nester. In addition, I’ve met a group of strong, kind and interesting colleagues and wonderful customers (not to mention the great and unique clothing finds!)” – Debbie
Watch this beautiful little video, made by a volunteer, about shopping at and donating your clothing to YWCA Shop for Good:
Come and visit! Here are the kind of great items you can expect to find right now — with thanks to our fantastic volunteers for modeling:
