EVANSTON | WILMETTE
SHOPPING YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT!
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 Hours (Both Locations)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
General Inquires? Contact:
Marko Djurovic, Area Retail Manager
General Email: ywshop@ywca-ens.org
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YWCA Shop for Good – Evanston (formerly Crowded Closet)
820 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
JoAnn Sylvano, Store Manager
Phone: 847-475-1135
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YWCA Shop for Good – Wilmette
1107 Central Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Tracy Liepert, Store Manager
Phone: 847-853-8888
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Donations and drop-off hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 5 pm (Kindly utilize our back door for donations at the Wilmette store, please use the front entrance at the Evanston store)
*New Donation Guidelines at Shop for Good*
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.
Volunteer with us!
“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, Shop for Good Volunteer
Volunteers help the paid staff, working on displays, unpacking and sorting donations, selling, and supporting special events. 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! We are always looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one 2-1/2 hour afternoon shift once a week and possibly one 3-hour Saturday shift each month.
If you have a sense of fashion and skills in retail customer service, please consider interviewing to join our volunteer team!
Contact Jemeela Colston- Pettigrew, Special Events and Volunteer Manager, at jcolston@ywca-ens.org for more information.
Donation Drop-Off Guidelines:
Purchase Gift Certificates
We have YWCA Shop for Good gift certificates available for purchase at both shops! Can't stop by? No problem. You can 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.
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 the 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 donations.
A store representative will be with you shortly.
We will be happy to provide you with a donation form upon request.