Brighter Side Giving Store

An initiative of Every Child Lane County, providing a space that speaks dignity, honor, and value over children experiencing crisis.

Brighter Side Giving Store serves school‑aged children experiencing crisis or significant life disruption. Through a dignified, boutique‑style shopping experience, children are invited to choose their own clothing and essentials in a welcoming space designed to encourage confidence and empowerment. The store is available by referral from community partners, including the Oregon Department of Human Services and organizations that support children in foster care, those experiencing homelessness, and families navigating other crises. Each child will shop from an assortment of clothing, shoes, backpacks, books, toys & more.

A DIGNIFYING, BOUTIQUE-LIKE STORE – “NOT JUST A THRIFT STORE”

GET INVOLVED

$250 provides a youth with a full shopping trip, where they will shop for the following at no cost to them or their family:

  • Five complete outfits (five tops, five bottoms)
  • Winter coat
  • Sweatshirt
  • Sneakers
  • Pajamas
  • Undergarments
  • Fun item (toy, wallet, purse)
  • Book
  • Backpack
  • Seasonal items (beanie, gloves, swimsuit, boots, sandals)
Sponsor a Child’s Visit Today

At Brighter Side Giving Store, we desire to provide the best experience for the kids who shop with us. Time and time again, our shoppers come into the store hesitant and almost wary, expressing worries that they won’t find anything they like, and every time, they leave with a smile on their face, taking home items they LOVE. We want to maintain this positive, dignifying experience for all of our shoppers.

Because of this, we only accept new clothing donations. We ask that all clothing is new and something a child or teen would be excited to wear and proud to pick out for themselves! We accept kids’ sizes 5t-18, and adult sizes XS-4XL.

Current Clothing Needs:
– Fashionable tops for teen girls, women’s sizes SM – 4XL
– Teen boy t-shirts (graphic, name brand, and plain), men’s sizes SM – 4XL
– Cute tops for girls sizes 5T – 18 (XL)
– Boys’ graphic t-shirts sizes 5T – 18 (XL)

Take a look at our wishlist for inspiration, or shop in your local store and schedule a time to drop off your clothing donation at our office:
379 Coburg Rd. Suite B
Eugene OR 97401

Donation receipt provided upon request.

Connect with Us

Brighter Side Giving Store is maintained by our wonderful community of volunteers.

Stock room volunteers track and organize incoming donations and maintain our stock bins to ensure that store hosts have access to the clothing they need for shoppers.

Store host volunteers guide shoppers through the store and help them find clothing that fits their style. Store hosts must complete a background check and trauma-informed training to properly care for our shoppers. All store host volunteers are asked to volunteer in the stock room for at least 3 months prior to becoming a host.

Groups of 5-15+ can volunteer to help organize and sort inventory.

Fill out our connect form to connect with our Volunteer Coordinator.

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