Threads of Love

Threads of Love – A Compassionate Community Boutique

Providing free clothing, hygiene items, and essentials to individuals and families in need, right inside the Fathers and Mothers Who Care headquarters.

What Is Threads of Love?

Threads of Love is a warm, welcoming boutique located inside Fathers and Mothers Who Care (FMWC). The boutique offers clothing, shoes, hygiene and feminine care items, blankets, accessories, diapers, and men’s essentials — all at no cost to guests. Our goal is to help individuals and families meet their basic needs with dignity and care.

How Does Threads of Love Work?

  1. Sign In at the Front Desk
    Guests are asked to sign in when they arrive. This is only for tracking how many people we serve — there are no eligibility requirements.

  2. Shop With a Basket
    After signing in, guests receive a shopping basket and are invited to walk through the boutique and select the items that best meet their needs.

  3. Check Out with Care
    When finished, guests return to the front desk. Staff quickly scan items for inventory purposes and then neatly pack them into a reusable tote bag.

You choose what you need. We provide the support, privacy, and respect you deserve.

(Due to the High Volume of Incoming Participants. We now work on an order form-based system. You will call in, complete the form, and be called to schedule a pickup date, time, and location.)

What Makes Threads of Love Unique?

Threads of Love is more than a clothing closet — it’s an empowering shopping experience. Guests are encouraged to make their own choices, helping to preserve dignity and support self-sufficiency.

The boutique is powered by the compassion of:

  • The Fathers and Mothers Who Care team
  • Community members, businesses, and organizations who donate new and gently used items

  • Volunteers who give their time to keep the boutique welcoming and organized

In addition to essential items, Threads of Love also offers information on local resources and referrals to other support services, connecting guests to additional help when needed.

Get Involved With Threads of Love

Donations: New and gently used items are always appreciated. We also welcome monetary donations to help us support our mission. If you would like to make a financial contribution, you can do so by cash or check. Simply visit the front desk during business hours or contact our staff for more information on how to donate.

Volunteer Opportunities: Threads of Love welcomes volunteers to assist with sorting, organizing, and ensuring the boutique is well-stocked and well-maintained. Reach out to our staff to learn more about volunteer opportunities.