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    The OCEC has been designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501.c3 organization.

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    ECUMENICAL COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT:

    Ecumenical Council of Ocean City is faith based and organized to gather food, clothing, and money to feed and clothe those in need, to cooperate and participate with the Ministerium, and to encourage joint worship services.

    If you would like to make a tax exempt donation to support​ the Ocean City Ecumenical Council, please click on the DONATE​ button or to DONATE BY CHECK, please make payable to:

    Ocean City  Ecumenical Council and send to:

    P.O. Box  1001,
    Ocean City, NJ  08226.

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    WHAT IS THE OCEAN CITY ECUMENICAL COUNCIL’S CLOTHES CLOSET?

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    The Ocean City Ecumenical Council’s Clothes Closet was opened in 1994.  It is located at 555 West Avenue, right next to the Ocean City Fire Department. 

     

    Hours of Operation: 
    Monday and Wednesday 10am - 3pm
    Fridays    10am –2:30pm
    Closed on Holidays

    Clothing is made available by:
    • Donations from local residents
    • Local organizations and churches

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    PHONE: (609) 398-1009


    Residents of  Ocean City who have a need  and can provide proof of residency are welcome to visit the Clothes closet. The clothing we have for distribution is clean and gently used. Articles of clothing are changed for each season.
     
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    CLOTHES CLOSET DONATIONS:
    Donations of lightly used, clean clothing appropriate for the season are gratefully accepted.   People may bring their donations to the Clothes Closet during open business hours.  Please do not leave donations outside of the building where they will be damaged by the weather.

    OCEC’s CLOTHES CLOSET MISSION:

    Ocean City Ecumenical Council

    Clothes Closet​​

    555 West Ave,

    Ocean City, NJ 08226
    Phone: (609) 398-1009

    The mission of the Clothes Closet is to give free, clean, and gently used or new seasonal clothing to men, women, and children living in Ocean City.

    Karen & Bob Ellis and Cindy Longstreth, Members of St. John Lutheran Church volunteer their time at the Clothes Closet.

    YEAR:      CLOTHING DISTRIBUTED:
    2011       21,702 PIECES
    2012       21,O52      PIECES

    2013       23,555 PIECES

    2014       23,082 PIECES

    2015       24,342 PIECES

    2016       24,657 PIECES

    2017       27,009 PIECES

    2018       23,369 PIECES