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The Columbia, SC Chapter of Sisters Encouraging Sisters Ministries, Inc., is proud to serve the Columbia and surrounding communities with the opening of "My Neighbor's Closet". The closet provides at no cost clothes, shoes, undergarments, hygiene items and some household items to those in need. We have items for men, women and children. Our customers are college students, those returning to the community, those returning to the workforce, the unhoused and families in need.  

All items are donated.

We are located at 1717 Gervais Street., Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201  

My Neighbor's Closet is open every Tuesday from 11:00AM until 1:00PM, and the first & third Saturday from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. Individuals or families that cannot make it in during our normal hours of operation can call 803-509-1833 to schedule an appointment to come in and shop on Tuesday after 1:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday.

Sisters Encouraging Sisters Ministries, Inc., is supported 100% by donations and volunteers from those desiring to give back to others in the community. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. 

It is our goal for our customers to have an enjoyable shopping experience like anyone going into any local department store to shop.  The only difference is they don't have to pay for their items.

We have been blessed to have great supporters who donate very nice casual, business and formal clothes and shoes, many of which are brand-new.  However, we are always in need of monetary donations to purchase items such as underwear, socks, and hygiene items like shampoo, conditioner, razors, lotion, face towels, comb and brush, ect...and other items need for operation.  Your financial donations is greatly appreciated and can be made via the Donate section link on our Home page. 

What has touched me the most is being able to provide new underwear and socks to our customers. Many of us give no thought to being able to take a shower and put on clean underwear and socks. That is not the case for our unhoused population. Many of them end up wearing their socks and undergarment for multiple days until they can get new ones. All cash donations to "My Neighbor's Closet" go to the purchase underwear, socks and personal hygiene products.   A donation of $20 to $30 allows us to purchase a pack of men or women's underwear or a pack socks that will allow us to serve 6-10 customers .

We are always in need of and welcome volunteers.  We welcome Individuals, youth groups, social clubs, for fraternities and sororities that are looking for a way to give back to the community to come volunteer with us.  We welcome you to be a part of our cause. For more information or to get involved or partner with us, please call at  803-509-1833.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.  

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