Cheney Clothing Exchange coordinator Connie Oakes (right) poses with her mother Betty Brundage, who also volunteers at the exchange in the Wren Pierson Community Center.
Things are booming at the Cheney Clothing Exchange - in many ways.
Volunteer coordinator Connie Oakes said the exchange - which is open Wednesdays from noon – 6 p.m. in space on the Third Street side of the Wren Pierson Community Center - usually sees about 50-60 individuals a week. That number seems to be increasing, she added, particularly over this past year, with about an even split in new and returning customers.
"It seems like the number of homeless are increasing," Oakes said. "We have whole families come in and ask about resources."
Items available are free, provided to the exchange th...
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