CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

These services are available to residents of Crawford County Pennsylvania.
If you live outside of Crawford County, please contact your local United Way for assistance.

Center Thrift Store Vouchers

The Center for Family Services is the only local Thrift Store that provides free clothing to low income adults and children. These services are made possible through community donations of clothing and our wonderful store volunteers.

Households may receive a voucher to shop at the Center’s Thrift Store. Eligibility is on a case by case basis.

Winter Coats

Gently used and new winter coats are distributed each Fall to local families in need. Availability of sizes and styles are based on donations from the community.

Thank you to our Community Partners who are instrumental in the yearly operation of the Winter Coat Program!

Marquette Savings Bank
COOL 101.7

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate your gently used or new coats. Donations accepted in the office Monday through Friday 8 am – 4 pm, or Monday through Friday 9 am – 4 pm at the Thrift Store.

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Testimonials

We love hearing from our Community

To the Center for Family Services for providing assistance. The department has treated me with the upmost respect and understanding of being low income residence of Meadville. Thank you Center for Family Services for helping me rebuild my foundation to secure a home - and thank you for boots for work!

John Q.

I don’t know if you remember me. My name is Sarah Swartz. My friend, Jess and I met with you because I was homeless with my 3 children last year. I was running out of hope and could not find any help until we met with you. You were kind enough to look up my credit report and suggested I call Stephanie Turner with Elevation Mortgage. After that I called Stephanie Turner and found a realtor, Samantha Blount. After 6 months of living on a porch in a tent and then in a camper we finally made it to a house located at 798 Market Street in Meadville. I want to thank you. It doesn’t feel like enough just to say thank you. Homelessness was a situation I never thought I would find myself in because Ive always worked and have always been careful with the money I make. After looking for help everywhere I could think of, searching for a home and having everything lead to absolutlely nothing, I was feeling pretty defeated and ready to give up. You gave me the first step I needed and the hope I needed to get back on my feet. Thank you so very much!

Sarah Swartz

The Center was great when I moved to Meadville several years ago. Your help was very much appreciated!

Mary L.

This organization is a very crucial program for any community. They have strongly saved me on many occasions. Very much appreciated.

Darrin H.

Being a stranger in a new town the services have been a blessing. The staff has been nothing but kind and professional.

Kendra J.