How to Contribute

• We appreciate donors being mindful of the quality and condition of items donated. We take great pride in caring for our neighbors in a dignified and respectful manner and are committed to ensuring that items donated reflect this compassion and care.

• All items should be dropped off in marked bins during the designated time frames noted above at the Karsh Center at Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Glazer Campus (Koreatown), Karsh West at the Resnick Family Campus (Brentwood), or at Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Irmas Campus (West LA). Below are the drop-off location details:
  • Glazer Campus: Near the security booth, closest to the breezeway
  • Resnick Campus: Near the ECC receptionist desk and in the first floor lobby directly below Karsh West
  • Irmas Campus: At the entrance to the ECC, in the foyer of the Brawerman front office, and near the carpool lane

• If you are not a Wilshire Boulevard Temple member, please email closet@karshcenter.org to schedule a drop-off appointment.

• Questions about drop off? Please contact closet@karshcenter.org.

Donation Guidelines

To ensure dignity, safety, and ease of distribution, we can only accept clothing that meets the guidelines below. Please review carefully before donating.

Condition Expectations

All donated items must be clean, new, or gently worn and ready to be worn by someone else.

If item is dry-clean only, we greatly appreciate you bringing it dry-cleaned and in dry-cleaning wrapping materials!

• New or gently used children’s Halloween costumes
• Clothing with original tags attached
• Everyday clothing and wardrobe basics such as:
• T-shirts, short and long-sleeve shirts
• Blouses and button-up shirts
• Sweaters, sweatshirts, and hoodies
• Jeans and casual pants
• Leggings and joggers
• Shorts and Skirts
• Light jackets and windbreakers
• Cardigans, zip-ups, and sweaters
• Everyday coats
• Casual dresses

We Do Not Accept

• Clothing with holes, tears, stains, marks, or odors
• Items showing visible wear, including:
  • Yellowing or stretching at collars or necklines
  • Worn or thinning fabric at knees, elbows, or seams
• Clothing with pilling, pulls, or fabric damage
• Undergarments or swimwear, including socks, underwear, and bras — even if new or with tags
• Shoes of any kind
• Accessories (e.g., belts, hair clips, scarves, brooches)
• Jewelry
• Bags, backpacks, or purses
• Non-clothing items or food