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"We've learned so much planning our first Exchange. We've made mistakes, but figured it out with support from The Clothes Exchange staff. We love that our event is local, but we also love being part of what might hopefully one day be a national network."
Tracy Mazie, Steering Comittee Member, The Clothes
Exchange of Bergen County, 2009
About Us
The Clothes Exchange combines shopping and philanthropy in a rare win-win. Exchange Event organizers collect and sell quality clothing from well-dressed women and new clothing from generous retailers. The merchandise is all sorted, priced and sold at Clothes Exchange events. Profits from Exchange Events benefit nonprofit organizations whose work is dedicated to improving women's lives.
"What a terrific way to reinvent your wardrobe while supporting good community work. This is my most favorite fundraiser of the year."
Melinda Moulton, CEO/Redeveloper
Main Street Landing
Shopper and Donor since 2006
Our Mission
Our mission is to help nonprofits to raise money for their work by providing the tools and support they need to replicate and host their own Clothes Exchange events.
Learn MoreOur Founder
It took Leslie Halperin, Founder of The Clothes Exchange a good long time to find her professional passion, and once she did, it didn’t surprise too many people to learn that it combined two of her favorite pastimes, shopping and helping people in need.
Our History
The Clothes Exchange was born in 2001, when a group of 15 fashion conscious, community minded women got together in Burlington, Vermont to swap the clothes they once loved, but rarely ever wore. At that first event, Leslie, the Founder of The Clothes Exchange, recognized the opportunity to turn the gathering into a force for social change. The child of entrepreneurs, Leslie quickly recognized the opportunity to turn the gathering into a revenue generator. A natural philanthropist, Leslie decided to donate the money to charity – and The Clothes Exchange was born.
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