History

Everyone's Closet was founded in 2003. It is based on the concept of a gemach. A gemach is a lot like a library, only it loans much more than books: wedding dresses, cutlery, winter coats, money at no interest, or medical equipment. When borrowers are through using the items, they return them. At a later time in life, the borrower may even make a donation to the gemach. Gemachs are tradionally for small, tight-knit communties. Everyone's Closet is a novel idea in that it is open to all metro New Yorkers. Its ambition is to improve quality of life by presenting a forum where people can help themselves and each other.