Everyone deserves to show up in the world with confidence and dignity. Encore was created to make that possible.

Encore is a new kind of free store—built with dignity, care, and community in mind. Encore provides quality clothing and household essentials at no cost to those we serve. But this isn’t charity. It’s community. It’s what happens when people give with heart, receive with dignity, and believe that we all belong. Here, secondhand doesn’t mean second-best. Here, generosity gets another round of applause.

Here, everyone deserves an encore.

GIVE.

We are putting a HOLD on accepting donations until January 13, 2026. When we resume donation drop-offs, Encore accepts donations of clothing and household goods that are new, or gently used and clean, and ready to be shared with individuals and families in need. Check back here for further updates when we re-open for donations in 2026!

RECEIVE.

Drop off your donations at:

Franklin County
Harmony Center

4411 Tamarack Blvd
Columbus OH  43229

Enter on the east side of the building, facing Menards and the Franklin County Dog Shelter.

Drop off days and hours

CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEKEND NOV. 27-31

BELONG.

A previously unused and empty space at Harmony Center has become something extraordinary. Together, we’ve transformed it into Encore—a boutique-style free store—and now we’re welcoming volunteers to help sort donations, stock the shelves, and prepare to serve our community. Volunteer now to help create a dignified, no-cost shopping experience for the people we serve.

Donation Information

  • All clothes must be new or gently used and clean.
  • Please sort clothing by type or size if possible.
  • All donated clothing must be in sealed bags or boxes, i.e. a trash bag or other bag sealed with a twist-tie or other means.
  • No donations should be in need of repair!

We appreciate your support in helping us provide useful, quality items.

We Accept

  • All Clothing (Adults, children, infants)
  • New Diapers (in packages)
  • New Undergarments (in packages)
  • Coats, Jackets, Gloves
  • Shoes and Boots
  • Linens, Bedding, Sheets, Towels (Must be clean or new)
  • Clothing Accessories (Belts,Ties)
  • Kitchenware (Pots, Pans, Dishes, flatware)
  • Toys/Games (Must Have All Pieces)
  • Small Kitchen Appliances in working order, (crockpots, mixers, coffee makers, microwaves)

We Will Not Accept

  • Mattresses & Box Springs
  • Furniture
  • Any Large Electronics (Washers, Refrigerators, TVs, cables, extension cords)
  • Already Worn Undergarments (Underware, Bras, Socks)
  • Any Chemicals, Paint, Flammable Liquids
  • Wet Or Soiled Clothing Or Linens
  • Infant Furniture Or Any Recalled Items
  • No Hospital Items