We established in 2018 as a 501c3 charitable non profit organization and opened our doors in January 2019 for the 2019 prom season. We also carry Mother of Bride/Groom dresses and well as wedding dresses. We are a sustainable and eco friendly shopping experience keeping thousands of dresses out of landfills and reusing them as much as possible. We operate solely on donations and are run entirely b
y volunteers. Our Fall 2025 opening days are as follows:
Saturday, September 13 & 27th 10am-2pm
Saturday, October 4th & 18th 10am-2pm
Saturday, November 8th & 22nd 10am-2pm
Saturday, December 13th 10am-2pm
We will be open for the 2026 Prom Season on January 10, 2026 through May 9, 2026
on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-2. Closed Easter Sunday,
Our Bridal Suite is open year round by appointment only. We accept donations of gently used Prom and Semiformal dresses, Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses, dress shoes, Jewelry, purses and wedding dresses. The building where we are located is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and we have a rack and bin outside our door in the hallway for donation drop offs
Donations can also be dropped off when we are open or you can arrange for a pick up. If you have menswear to donate please consider donating them to Suit Up Springfield located in Springfield, MA. They are an amazing organization (also donation based) that specializes in just menswear. Second Time's a Charm does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our clients and volunteers.