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Long Island Coalition for the Homeless provides a special Distribution Center, a “Boutique”, that gives people in need a chance to come and pick out clothes and other essential items. These clothing options can range from casual to business attire. All items are free! Clothing is available in all sizes: infant through adult and everything in between. We collect items for people experiencing homelessness year round with the help of generous volunteers in the community who host drives for us at their schools, places of business, places of worship, and among friends and family.
Items which are given away at the Boutique are all donated by people and organizations in the community. The items include clothing, non-perishable food, new bedding and pillows, personal care and feminine care items, toiletries and much more!
The Boutique directly impacts those experiencing homelessness by:
Access to Resources: Support and connections to other resources that help people exit homelessness or remain housed and improve their overall well-being.
Person-Centered: A safe place where the focus is on the needs and wants of each individual.
Housing Retention: For many experiencing homelessness, a large factor in the likelihood that they remain housed is based on whether their environment feels like a home. Boutique volunteers work with housing case managers to provide move-in baskets and personal items for their new places, as part of transition case management and community orientation and integration to a new area.
Community Activism, Dialogue and Awareness: The program engages the community in volunteerism, giving and spreads awareness about the issue of homelessness. Conducting a drive allows for community unity around homelessness and the opportunity to learn how those items impact people in need.
To learn more about the work being done to address homelessness on Long Island visit lihomleess.org
We are currently in need of (Last updated  2/11/2022)
Click here to view our Donations List of what we accept
Unsure of what to donate? Don't have time to drop off items? Consider donating so that we can purchase these items for our clients!
The Boutique is open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10AM-3PM for pick ups by appointment only. Donation drop offs will also occur Tuesdays-Thursdays 10AM-3PM by appointment only. No exceptions.
Shopping Protocol (Effective 1/6/22):
*AT THIS TIME, THE BOUTIQUE WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR IN-PERSON SHOPPING.*
Appointment and Referral Form Protocol:
To make an appointment, please fill out the referral form. Due to an increase in volume of referrals, the Boutique Staff ask that all referrals be submitted via fax or email only. Please fax the complete referral form to 631-464-4319 or email David at boutique@addressthehomeless.org. David will contact you once the referral form is received to schedule an appointment.
Click here to view the Boutique Brochure
Do you want to refer someone to the Boutique?
Click here to download the Referral Form
Do you know someone who needs food?
Click here to download the Pantry Referral Form
Our Boutique is volunteer ran. The volunteers act as "personal shoppers" to assist people in finding the perfect items for their needs. The goal is for people to be able to "shop" with dignity. Volunteers are also responsible for sorting and organizing the donated items. The Boutique is constantly being decorated and updated to fit the season.
If you are interested in joining our volunteer family, email gguarton@addressthehomeless.org
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."
Our Community Garden is located at our Community Resource Center and serves the residents of Liberty Village, as well as other veterans in our community of our Garden Club.
During our Garden Club meetings, members decide what to plant and grow while learning about various aspects of organic gardening. The Garden Club welcomes everyone who is interested in gardening to volunteer with us.
The Community Garden program also incorporates the preparation of healthy meals made from organic ingredients. Members learn to cook and enjoy various new dishes.
The garden planning and planting happens Jan-Nov!
Download are Community Garden Brochure!
Attend to the basic gardening by helping to weed, till, harvest and more!
Build with basic carpentry to create vertical and raised beds
Conduct drives for essentials
Date: Check back during the spring and summer months!
Volunteers will help with weeding, setting up planting areas, planting, clean up, etc.
Due to COVID restrictions still in place, we will require reservations to limit the number of volunteers on site to allow for appropriate social distancing. Adults 18+ must be vaccinated. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult. Snacks will be provided.
If interested, please email Greta Guarton: gguarton@addressthehomeless.org indicating names and ages of all volunteers (adults 18+ may just indicate they are adults, children's ages are required), times volunteers expect to participate (please give time range), and contact phone number. Please bring your email confirmation of the reservation at the day of the event.
Gardens foster a sense of "community" as people come together to interact and work towards a common goal. It also teaches the importance of nature and cultivation.
People of all ages can acquire and share knowledge related to gardening, cooking, nutrition and health. For children and teenagers it is an opportunity to learn about sustainability while helping veterans grow nutritious, environmentally sound food.
Gardens help increase biodiversity, recycle local organic materials and reduce fossil fuel use from food transport. The Garden reduces seasonal allergies and asthma. It beautifies our community and restores oxygen into our air!
MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
Interacting with plants and having access to nature has been shown reduce stress and increase gardeners' sense of wellness and belonging. Gardening requires physical activity and helps improve your overall physical health.​