Stephen Center’s Fall Clothing Drive Provides Help, Hope, And Hoodies
School, football, and falling leaves mean autumn is here, and Stephen Center (stephencenter.org) is preparing for cooler temps! The community is invited to participate in the Help Hope Hoodies Clothing Drive by gathering gently used sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, and leggings in all sizes. Items will be distributed to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.
“Families and individuals in crisis often don’t have the means to purchase appropriate clothing when the weather changes,” Executive Director Michael Wehling said. “Thanks to the generosity of the community, Stephen Center makes sure everyone is warm, comfortable, and safe no matter the season.”
Clothing can be dropped off at Stephen Center’s donation dock, located on the south side of the building at 2723 Q St. The dock is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Items for the Help Hope Hoodies Clothing Drive can also be purchased and shipped directly from Amazon by using Stephen Center’s AmazonSmile WishList.
Located in South Omaha, Stephen Center serves the homeless, addicted, and those in poverty. The campus includes a homeless emergency shelter, inpatient/outpatient co-occurring treatment, and permanent supportive housing for disabled and low-income individuals. In 2020, Stephen Center provided services to 1,278 men, women, and children and served over 200,000 meals to people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty.