The closet will be closed from August 25-29 so we can refresh the racks with fall and winter clothing. Due to Labor Day, the closet will reopen Tuesday, September 2 for shopping and donations.
Shopping Hours
SHOPPING HOURS
Tuesdays: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9am -11 a.m.
If you are coming to shop, you can make the check-in process faster by creating an account before you arrive. Your registration is complete when you reach the "schedule a visit" page (note: disregard the schedule a visit feature on this website).
Donation Intake Hours
Mondays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesdays: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9am – 11 a.m.
705 S. 24th Ave, Suite 440
Wausau, WI 54401
We accept donations of new or gently used clothing. If your clothing is torn or stained, we are unable to give it to families who visit the closet. Please limit donations to 2 bags or boxes of clothing/shoes at one time.
Clothing Types Accepted
- March 1 - August 15: Spring/Summer Clothing
- August 15 - February 28: Fall/Winter
Most Needed Items
HISTORY
United Way of Marathon County has been providing clothing to the community since 2013 through Rebecca's Closet (children's clothing) and Career Closet (workwear). These projects were led and championed by Women United and Emerging Leaders Affinity Groups, respectively. In an effort to increase access, reduce stigma, and reduce barriers, the Community Closet re-opened July 2023 for all ages, offering in-person shopping and a wider variety of clothing styles.
MOBILE CLOSET
Our Mobile Closet made its first stop November 2023. United Way of Marathon County was the recipient of the 2023 Impact 100 Greater Wausau $100,000 grant. With this grant, we are able to take clothing on the road and bring it to accessible sites throughout Marathon County.
CLOTHING
The Community Closet gives new and gently used clothing to anyone who needs it. You do not need to show proof of income. Each household member can get up to 10 clothing items and one pair of shoes once per month. United Way may change the number of items or how often you can visit based on what we have available.
STEEL TOE BOOTS
The Community Closet provides one pair of steel-toed boots per year to individuals with a completed Boots to Work voucher and proof of employment. To get boots, you must bring your voucher and employment verification when you visit. Boots to Work Voucher
SPECIAL ORDERS
If you absolutely cannot come during regular hours, you may request clothing for pickup. Fill out a request form, and we will choose and pack items for you. To arrange this, email communitycloset@unitedwaymc.org or call 715-848-2927.
