Our borrowing programs are available to all Simmons students. Please read their description below to find out about next steps and forms for submitting your requests!
- Community Clothing Rack
The Community Clothing Rack ( also known as “The Rack”) is our community-sharing hub for clothing and some general household items, located outside of the REEF Center (A-075)! The CRR started in 2022 due to the vision of a graduate social work student and REEF Support Center intern. We welcome all community members to donate items and shop at our free store!
How do I use the REEF Community Clothing Rack?
- We offer our community a semi-private shopping experience in the entrance to the REEF Support Center (across from the Bookstore).
- All community members are welcome to “shop for free”.
- We offer winter clothing, shoes, some household items, and professional clothing.
- Our clothing is always circulating so we welcome community members to stop by often!
- Please note that winter hats and gloves are offered for order in the Community Resource Room during winter months.
- Looking for a specific item or a size range? Please email [email protected] and we will happily keep an eye out for you and also connect with our community partners to try to get you the item you are looking for!
How do I donate to the REEF Community Clothing Rack?
- We accept gently used or new clothes including:
- Winter clothing
- Professional clothing
- Shoes
- Some household items
- We will not be able to accept clothing with animal hair or clothing that is unwashed. We appreciate your understanding!
- Please email [email protected] to coordinate a drop-off time with our team!
- We aim to offer all clothing items for all genders and sizes. We especially appreciate XL+ sizes!
- Unsure what to share? A good rule of thumb is to share what you would appreciate “shopping” for! Think of us like a Goodwill. Would your item be sold there and would you purchase it?
- Lab Supplies Borrowing Program (available semesterly or until supplies last)
Due to the gracious donations of current students and alum, the REEF Support Center has a small collection of Lab Coats, Goggles, and Molecular Model Kits for students currently experiencing financial barriers to purchasing materials. We welcome any student who is concerned about their ability to purchase their lab supplies to participate.
- Fall – Lab Supplies Borrowing Program will open September 3rd, 2024 – October 1, 2024
- Spring – Lab Supplies Borrowing Program will open January 21st, 2025 – March 1, 2025
- Graduation Regalia Borrowing Program (open April 1 – April 15 or until supplies last)
Due to the gracious donations of previous alumni, the REEF Support Center has a small collection of graduation gowns available to students currently experiencing financial barriers to purchasing a cap and gown. We welcome any student concerned about their ability to purchase their graduation attire to participate.
- HappyLight Borrowing Program (October 1 – April 1)
HappyLights aid in Seasonal Affective Disorder and/or can support people whose mood/energy levels are significantly impacted by exposure to sun and change in seasons. All Simmons students are eligible to rent a HappyLight for 2 weeks (with the option of an additional 2-week extension if Lights are available). Borrowing will open October 1 and end April 1.
- Textbook Borrowing Program (While Supplies Last)
Do you have textbooks in great condition that you no longer need? Add them to our Textbook Share! This is a resource available to all students who are:
- Looking to sell their textbooks or share them for free
- In search of free or low cost textbooks