Lavender Closet

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Closed for the Summer

Lavender Closet is closed until August 13.

Hang on to the clothing you want to donate - we will happily take it after August 13.

Email lgbtqa@unl.edu if you require assistance.

Lavender Closet

Neon Shirt, pants, and clothes.

Mission

The Lavender Closet Clothing Exchange seeks to provide all UNL students with free and discreet access to identity affirming clothing and accessories. When students feel comfortable and validated in their expression, they are free to focus on forwarding their education and pursuing their dreams.

How it Works

The Lavender Closet is open during the Center's open hours. Stop by the Center to request access to the space to donate or pick out clothes. All donations must be machine washed and in good condition. There are gender neutral restrooms on the third floor for you to try items on if desired.

What is Identity Affirming Clothing?

Identity can refer to a lot of things, including sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural heritage, and much more. We hope to have clothing and accessories that fit students’ identity across the spectrum. While clothes can be gender affirming, we will have lack-of-gender/agender styles available as well.

Donation Guidelines

Currently Accepting
  • Neck ties
  • Belts
  • Plus size clothing
  • Accessories
  • Masculine shoes
Not Currently Accepting
  • Reusable bags
  • Swimwear
  • High heels
Never Accepting
  • Stained, torn, or poor quality clothing
  • Event/logo/branded t-shirts

Goals

Ease of Access:

The Lavender Closet will provide students with a welcoming and accepting environment to try on and attain clothing that they feel comfortable wearing.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Many academic courses, student organizations, and Greek houses require their members to complete a certain amount of volunteer hours. Students can fulfill these hours by helping to staff the Closet.

Sustainability:

Any clothing that is not claimed within a certain timeframe will be donated to local LGBTQA+ friendly homeless shelters and organizations. We understand the importance of protecting the environment, so we aim to limit our contributions to landfills by not throwing away old clothing.

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