YMCA Center for Youth Voice Professional Clothing Drive
The YMCA Center for Youth Voice is collecting gently used, clean professional clothes and clothing store gift cards for students who attend Youth in Government and Model United Nations. Students who attend these conferences (YIG in January, MUN in March) are expected to be dressed in professional attire. Students wear dresses, dress pants, collared shirts, or even full business suits.
But for some students, business dress clothes are not part of their wardrobe and not in the budget to go out and buy for the conference.
Brittany Wilson, director of civic leadership programs shared, “Clothes should never be a barrier to leadership. This drive helps every student feel confident and prepared for conference and beyond.”
Closet Clean Out Time!
If your closet is in need of a clean out, now is the time! Please consider donating your professional clothing. See below for details.
Donation Request
- Clean, gently used business professional clothes in all sizes and genders.
- Suits, blazers, dress pants, tops, and shoes
- $25 gift cards to stores like Kohl’s and T.J. Maxx
Questions? Email YouthVoice@ymcanorth.org.
Donation Drop-off Details
Clothing and gift cards can be dropped off at the following locations through October 19, 2025.
Maplewood Community Center
2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
Leave donations on the clothing rack near the front desk
Southdale YMCA
7355 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Leave donations on the clothing rack near the front desk
Lakeville Area Community Education Community Learning Center
17630 Juniper Path, Lakeville, MN 55044
Clothing will be available at LAUNCH (a pre-conference gathering for participants) on October 25 where all delegates will be able to “shop” for items. Any items that are not given out will be brought to YIG in January and will be available to students during the conference.
Brittany said, “we want every student who attends our programs to feel comfortable and confident and having the right outfit can make all the difference.”
Your donation will make a difference in the next generation of Minnesota leaders.
Thank you for your support