There is beginning to be a nip in the air and we’re making the transition to warmer clothing in the Community Closet. As you transition your wardrobe at home, consider donating your gently used clothing and shoes to the Closet so that they might find new life with a neighbor. Donations can be dropped off …
The Community Closet is shifting its hours to better serve our neighbors and better align with walk-in shopping hours at the Franklin Food Pantry. Starting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Community Closet will be open every Tuesday from 12-2 PM. Download/Print a .pdf copy of the flyer here. Donations of gently used clothing and …
Revamp your wardrobe without spending a dime! Join us for the Spring Fashion Fling on Friday, June 13, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Discover “new-to-you” clothing in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to refresh your style or simply browse treasures waiting for a new home—this event is the perfect chance to do …
News! News! Exciting news! In an effort to make the schedule less confusing and to better serve our neighbors, The Community Closet will be open every Tuesday in April from 11a-1p. We will continue to be open by appointment, but hope that the every Tuesday routine will make it easier for you to drop by …
We have received an amazing amount of donations in the last two months. Have a specific need? Searching for a new look? Curious about the Closet? Come check us out on Tuesday, March 4 and 18 from 11a-1p, or by appointment. Take all that you want and/or need. It is all free. Did you see …
As we move into 2025, we want to take some time to reflect. It is amazing what work we’ve been able to achieve together. The Community Closet officially opened in mid-March of 2024. The Closet aims to collect new and gently used clothing. These items are distributed free of charge to anyone and everyone in …
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The Community Closet @FranklinUMC collects and distributes new and gently used clothing, free of charge, to anyone and everyone in the community. December Open Hours The Community Closet will be open for regular hours on Tuesdays, December 3rd and December 17th from 11a-1p and by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment for …
Read more “Coat Giveaway and Open Dates // Community Closet @FranklinUMC”
BIG NEWS! We are settling into “regular hours!” The Community Closet will be open to the public on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 11a-1p. Outside of these hours, other Tuesdays will be used as an opportunity for volunteers to get caught up on the sorting of donations. Can’t make it on …
Read more “Community Closet @FranklinUMC // July (2024) Update”
The Community Closet @FranklinUMC was created based on the primary belief that neighbors can meet the needs of their neighbors, and that the community is strengthened and built as neighbors meet, serve, and share with one another. This past month we saw the generous donation of new wall racks and lighting. The racks have been …
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The last week of March and all of April was a busy time. The Community Closet @FranklinUMC saw over 110 persons shop over the four weeks we were open in April. We averaged 3 volunteers per week over the five weeks we sorted donations. Thank you to everyone who donated last month when clothing ran …
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