We envision a world in which prenatal journeys and maternity clothing are shared for healthier communities and a happier planet.
What We Do
Maternity & Nursing Clothing Closets
We stock maternity clothing closets in Takoma Park, MD and Northeast DC. Keep scrolling below to learn more about how they work and how to get and/or donate clothing!
[Pilot] Prenatal Support Village Group
Designed to foster community, share knowledge, and build a local "village" of support, the group meets monthly in person and will cover topics like taking care of your pregnant body and mind, navigating changing relationships, and preparing to care for a newborn. Registration is currently closed; please sign up for our newsletter (bottom of page) to hear when we announce new groups!
About our Maternity & Nursing Clothing Closets
Takoma Park
Take a Thread
All are welcome to browse through our clothing closet located at 6905 Poplar Avenue in Takoma Park, MD, and take anything you need.
Leave a Thread
To donate maternity and/or nursing clothing, simply leave it in the clothing closet or, if it’s too full, leave it on the porch of 6905 Poplar Ave, Takoma Park, MD. Due to limited space, we can only accept maternity and nursing clothing - all sizes and seasons - and nursing bras.
Repeat
Please no resale; return the clothes to the closet or pass them along to someone else when you no longer need them.
Petworth (Coming Soon!)
Take a Thread
All are welcome to browse through our clothing closet located at the southeast corner of 9th and Upshur Street, NW DC.
Leave a Thread
To donate maternity and/or nursing clothing, simply leave it in the clothing closet or, if it’s too full, leave it on the porch closest to the clothing closet. Due to limited space, we can only accept maternity and nursing clothing - all sizes and seasons - and nursing bras.
Repeat
Please no resale; return the clothes to the closet or pass them along to someone else when you no longer need them.
Deanwood DC
Take a Thread
Local Maternity Thread contributes to Mamatoto Village’s Mama Baby Pamper Closet, which is located inside of their headquarters at 4315 Sheriff Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019. It is accessible to current program participants during office hours.
Leave a Thread
Mamatoto Village accepts maternity and/or nursing clothing donations as well, please see their website for details. In addition, clothing that is donated at our other clothing closets and not absorbed by the local community is added to Mamatoto Village’s clothing closet.
Repeat
Please no resale; return the clothes to the closet or pass them along to someone else when you no longer need them.
Community Partners
We also donate maternity and nursing clothing to local partner Community of Hope.
We are looking for neighbors and community organizations interested in hosting additional clothing closets! Complete this form to get involved.