Your donations make a difference

At The Spring Exchange, every donation of gently used clothing helps us support the Salvation Army and promote a sustainable cycle of giving. Learn how you can contribute and make a positive impact.

Give your clothes a second life

Join us in our mission to support a great cause and promote sustainability. Your donations help us raise vital funds for the Salvation Army and ensure good quality clothing finds new homes.

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Your Involvement Matters

If you can’t make it to the event, no worries! We completely understand that life can get busy, and sometimes plans change. However, you can still make a difference. We invite you to consider donating directly on our website. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission and support our community. Every donation counts, and together, we can achieve amazing things. Thank you for your support!

Our donation page: https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/TheSpringExchange

Frequently asked questions about donating

We're excited to partner with you to give clothes a second life and raise funds for the Salvation Army. Here are answers to common questions about donating to The Spring Exchange.

We accept a wide range of gently used clothing and accessories, including shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, shoes, belts, and bags. Donations should be clean, laundered, and in good condition.

Jewelry, broken or heavily worn items, as well as those with stains or significant damage, should be repaired or excluded. We aim to provide high-quality items for resale.

You can drop off your donations at the DePaul Lincoln Park campus, on the first floor under the stairs. Additionally, donations are accepted at DePaul Barnes & Noble in the student involvement office. We will also accept donations at the event itself.

*DePaul Donation Drive will end May 15th, 2026*

By donating your clothes, you give them a second life. Not only is this better for the environment by promoting sustainability, but you are also directly helping others in need by supporting the Salvation Army through our fundraising efforts.

Get Involved!

We are offering DePaul students a chance to get involved with donating! There are two drop-off locations that are easily accessible to all students and peers. We will list them below and hope that everyone participates and shares this information with friends and family.