Our 2024 H1 drive has collected 693 clothing items toward our goal of 1,000 — that’s 69% of our target! Every item collected goes directly to communities in West Africa who need it most.
Clothing collected during the 2024 drive — shirts, pants, shoes, dresses, and children’s clothes ready for shipment.
Beyond T-Shirts
This year, we’ve expanded beyond T-shirts to accept any article of clothing — shirts, pants, shoes, dresses, and children’s clothes. The need is broad, and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to contribute what they have.
Where We Collect
Drives run at local high schools, tech events, and the Microsoft campus. We set up collection bins, spread the word, and our volunteers sort and pack everything for shipment. If you’re at any of these locations, look for the MACONA collection bins.
Where It Goes
All collected items are shipped to communities in West Africa via our tracked container shipments. We know where every container goes, and we follow up with receiving communities to confirm delivery. This isn’t a drop-it-and-forget-it operation — we track the full chain from collection to distribution.
The Numbers
The thermometer shows 693 out of 1,000 — we’re close, but we need your help to cross the finish line.
Employer Matching Through Benevity
If you’d rather make a cash donation to help cover shipping costs, many employers match charitable donations through Benevity. Search for MACONA in your company’s giving portal to double the impact of your contribution. A $50 donation becomes $100. A $100 donation becomes $200.
How You Can Help
- Donate clothing — drop off at any of our collection locations
- Make a cash donation — help us cover the cost of shipping supplies to West Africa
- Use Benevity — check if your employer matches charitable giving
- Share this campaign — spread the word with friends, family, and colleagues
Donate clothing or make a cash donation to help us ship supplies.
Donate NowThank you to every supporter who has contributed so far. We’re 307 items away from our goal. MACONA is 100% volunteer-driven — every item you donate and every dollar you give goes directly to the communities we serve.