Household Items (clothing, furniture, baby items)

Address: 3500 Washtenaw Ave – Ann Arbor

Phone: (734) 662-6771

Website: Ann Arbor Thrift Shop

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm

Closed Wednesday and Sunday

nn Arbor PTO Thrift Shop

Address: 2280 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 996-9155
Website: Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop

A nonprofit thrift shop offering low-cost donated items, including clothing, furniture, household goods, linens, jewelry, crafts, books, and other gently used items. Proceeds support enrichment and extracurricular activities for students throughout Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Shopping Hours:
Thursday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Donation Hours:
Wednesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Donation hours are weather permitting. 

Dress for Success Michigan

Address: Towsley Health Building, 5361 McAuley Dr., Suite 1125, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 712-0517
Website: Dress for Success Michigan

Dress for Success Michigan helps women work toward economic independence through professional clothing, career support, interview preparation, job-retention services, workshops, and other employment-related programs.

Suiting appointments are by appointment only. Email eventsdfsm@gmail.com to request a suiting appointment; a Personal Shopper will then contact the client to schedule the visit. No walk-ins are accepted.

Current office hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM for the summer season. Dress for Success notes that fall hours will be announced separately. 

Emmanuel Lutheran Church – Clothing Closet

Address: 201 N. River St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: (734) 482-7121
Website: Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Provides free clothing for children and adults in all sizes, along with some small household items, depending on donations and availability. No referral is required.

Clothing Closet Hours:
Wednesday: 9:00 AM–10:30 AM

If a family needs clothing but cannot come Wednesday morning, they may email ClothesCloset@emmanuelypsi.org with the items and sizes needed. Staff may arrange another pickup time if those items are available.

Medical Equipment Loan Closet: The church also has a no-cost medical equipment loan program. Equipment may include items such as wheelchairs and walkers, depending on availability. Families should call (734) 482-7121 in advance for equipment.

Address: 603 S Main – Chelsea

Phone: (734) 475-3305

Website: Faith in Action-chelsea

Hours: Call during business hours ( M,T,TH,F 9am to 4 pm and Wed 9am-7pm)

Address: 7651 Dan Hoey Rd – Dexter

Phone: (734) 426-7002

Website: Faith in Action - Dexter

Hours: Call during business hours (M,T,Th,F 9am-4pm and Wed 12pm- 7pm)

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley – Free Refrigerator Replacement Program

Households may qualify for a free ENERGY STAR refrigerator through Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.

For the DTE program, applicants must:

• Live in Southeast Michigan in a single-family residence
• Have DTE residential electric service
• Provide a recent DTE bill
• Have a refrigerator manufactured before December 2015
• Agree to have the old refrigerator removed when the new refrigerator is delivered
• Meet household income guidelines OR have a household member participating in an eligible assistance program such as WIC, SER, SSI, FIP/TANF, SDA, THAW, WAP, or LIHEAP

Renters may qualify under the DTE program.

Questions: (734) 358-8100
Email: ref@h4h.org
Apply: Refrigerator Replacement Program

The Consumers Energy refrigerator program is open to homeowners-only, but the DTE program is not.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley ReStore

Address: 6241 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Sales Floor Phone: (734) 276-0599
Website: Habitat ReStore

The ReStore is a nonprofit resale shop open to the public offering low-cost new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, home improvement supplies, and household items. Inventory changes based on donations.

Shopping Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed

Donation Drop-Off Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

They also offer free donation pickup for eligible large items. To schedule a pickup, call (734) 646-0553.

Hope Clinic – Diaper Pantry

Address: 518 Harriet St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 484-2989
Website: Hope Clinic

Hope Clinic provides free diapers, wipes, formula, and baby food for children ages 0–3.

Hours:
Wednesday: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Families may receive supplies once per month. No appointment is needed. For the first visit, bring a picture of the child’s birth certificate. Adult diapers are not included.

Address: 2051 S State St – Ann Arbor

Phone: (734) 769-4085

Website: House by the Side of the Road

Hours:   Mon thru Fri 10am till 2pm

Everyone is welcome – No appointment needed

Address: 710 E Main St – Manchester, MI

Phone: (734) 428-7722

Website: Manchester Community Resource Center

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm – Closed Friday

Call to schedule an appointment

210 W Main St – Manchester, MI

Phone: (734) 428-8852

Hours: Call for an appointment

Address: 10 Jennings Rd – Whitmore Lake, MI

Phone: (734) 449-0110

Hours: Monday & Tuesday 11am-5pm

Call for an appointment

Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Free Beds for Children

Website/Application: Apply for a Bed

Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides free twin-size beds and bedding for children ages 3–17 who do not have an adequate bed of their own. Beds are built and delivered by local volunteers at no cost to qualifying families.

To qualify:

• Child must be 3–17 years old
• Parent/legal guardian may apply, or a school/social-service/community agency may make a referral
• Family must live in a ZIP code currently served by an active Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter
• Home or apartment must have enough accessible space for a twin bed
• Families must complete the online application and be reachable by phone, text, or email

Availability is not guaranteed. Chapters are volunteer-run and provide beds as inventory, donations, and volunteers allow. Some chapters may temporarily stop accepting applications. 

YCS Resiliency Center

Address: 1960 Holmes Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Contact: Cherisa Allen, Ypsilanti Programs Community Liaison
Phone: (734) 221-3948
Email: callen2@ycschools.us
Website: YCS Resiliency Center & Homeless Youth Program

The YCS Resiliency Center is a one-stop resource for Ypsilanti Community Schools students and families. Families can access clothing, shoes, toiletries, non-perishable food, diapers/baby wipes when available, and other basic-needs support. The program also helps connect students and families experiencing homelessness with additional services.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Shopping is by appointment. YCS also currently advertises Friday drop-in shopping from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Eligibility: Services are intended for students and families who attend Ypsilanti Community Schools. I would remove the wording saying families simply need to “live in the YCS district,” because current YCS information specifically describes the center as serving YCS students and families. 

Ypsilanti Thrift Shop

Address: 14 S. Washington St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 483-1226
Website: Ypsilanti Thrift Shop

Offers affordable, gently used clothing and household items, including clothing and shoes for adults and children, linens, housewares, small appliances, books, toys, crafts, and more. Many clothing items are priced under $5.

Hours:
Monday: 1:00–4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday: 1:00–4:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed 

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency