By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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The MacCanon Brown Doorway Ministry opens twice a week to provide help for those who need winter clothing. (NNS file photo by Sarah Lipo)
If you need winter gear or you are in the spirit to give to those in need, here is where you can go.
COA Goldin Center
COA Goldin Center provides winter gear and other clothing resources as they are available at 2320 W. Burleigh St. You can call ahead at 414-449-1757. You can also call ahead and set up a time to drop of donations.
MacCanon Brown Doorway Ministry
The ministry hands out basic needs, clothing and winter gear at 2461 W. Center St. on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and at Hepatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust St. on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can contact the ministry at 414-404-0600.
Repairers of the Breach
Repairers of the Breach has an open clothing pantry on Mondays and as needed for emergencies at 1335 W. Vliet St. You can contact it at 414-342-9323
House of Peace
House of Peace hands out winter gear and emergency clothing Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1702 W. Walnut St. To schedule an appointment, you can call 414-933-1300.
The Rescue Mission
The Rescue Mission hands out winter gear and other clothing at 830 N. 19th St. You can call ahead at 414-935-0500.
Missionary Currie for Women and Children Inc.
You can follow Missionary Currie here to get updates on resource giveaways.
IMPACT 2-1-1
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