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Join our mission to support individuals experiencing homelessness! Volunteer at Lily Pads Resale Boutiques and help make a difference in the community. Your time and skills can change lives!

Join Our Community of Volunteers and Make a Difference!

Volunteering at Lily Pads Resale Boutiques is a powerful way to support individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Your time and effort can help provide essential services and create a welcoming environment for those in need.

Explore the Various Volunteer Opportunities Available

Your time and skills can help us serve those in need.

Organizing Donations to Support Our Mission

Help us keep our inventory fresh and organized for our shoppers.

Assist Customers and Enhance Shopping Experience

Your friendly assistance can make shopping enjoyable for everyone.

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Make a difference in your community by volunteering at Lily Pads Resale Boutiques and Lily Pads Too Resale Boutique.

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Your Donations Make a Difference

At Lily Pads, we're proud to be a vital part of the community. By employing and training local staff, contributing to the local economy, and offering quality, affordable items, we create opportunities and support our neighbors. Our commitment to sustainability ensures usable donations stay local and out of landfills, benefiting both the environment and our shoppers. Most importantly, we help individuals in need start fresh by providing essential clothing and furnishings through our partnership with IV Pads at no cost to them.

Customer testimonials

A wonderful place to find unique treasures!
Margaret was new to our Ottawa Pads program this season and she struggled more than most of our others with asking for help of any kind. Margaret was educated in social work and for years she held reputable positions with several of our local nonprofit organizations. Margaret knew how to…
Robert had checked in with us for the first time this season several months back now. Immediately upon checking in with us, we helped him apply for public housing. After choosing to leave out and go back to staying with friends and family for a while, Robert found himself having…
Back in 2015, we got to watch Dale pull himself up from his bootstrings and get back on his feet the first time. After struggling to cope with a difficult separation from his wife, Dale landed at our door. He was consistent and did the leg work in finding a…
Roy, a 67-year-old Army veteran, showed up at our door back on September 4th of 2022. He was staying with other family and friends before he "outstayed his welcome." Roy was aware that his time with his family and friends was running short, so he had taken it upon himself…
There was this young lady that came in with her young children. She was a single mom just trying to make ends meet to give her children a good home. We were able to give her clothes for her and her children. She was so excited and thankful for the…
One of our favorite stories that we have is when a young man came into our Stores with a voucher for a pair of shoes. We showed him where the men's shoes were. He tried on a couple of different pairs to find the perfect fit. He then came up…

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