Second Wave
Keeping Clothes in Circulation
Creating Ripples of Change
Our Mission
Second Wave is a community-based initiative devoted to creating a thoughtful system for clothing redistribution across Bimini, The Bahamas. We focus on ensuring that quality clothing circulates where it is most useful in order to reflect the rhythms of island life and the value of shared responsibility. Our goal is simple: to support everyday life in Bimini in a natural and locally informed way.
Items Donated
1,700+
Textiles Recycled
860+ lbs.
Community Members Served
250+
Initiatives
Clothing
We focus on collecting new or gently used garments at our marina drop point receptacle and distributing them directly to the Bimini community. We curate donations to cover all ages and sizes with attention to practicality and seasonality to ensure that clothing remains appropriate, functional, and genuinely helpful. Each item is considered a part of a broader cycle of care and reuse.
Support
Through our initiatives, we work to support the pre-existing strong sense of community within Bimini. Beyond clothing, Second Wave is about showing up consistently, listening carefully to feedback, and reinforcing the everyday connections that make island communities resilient.
Awareness
We believe in increasing awareness around the unique realities of island communities, more specifically, how geography and access shape daily logistics. At Second Wave, we encourage participation from residents, visitors, and supporters alike, inviting all people to engage thoughtfully and contribute respectfully. By doing so, we aim to create a wave effect rooted in generosity and awareness.
Please DO Donate
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Clean, new, or gently used clothing (all sizes)
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Paired shoes
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New undergarments / new socks
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Shirts, pants, and shorts
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Bathing suits
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Dresses, skirts, suits
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Activewear
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Pajamas
Donation Guidelines
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All items must be CLEAN and DRY
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Please place all donation items in a closed bag
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No loose items
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Empty pockets before donating
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Folded items are appreciated
Please DO NOT Donate
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Wet, moldy, or ripped clothing
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Dirty, unwashed, or stained items
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Single shoes
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Used undergarments / used socks
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Bedding
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Furniture
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Opened toiletries or cosmetics
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Food, drink, or perishables
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Electronics / Batteries
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Sharp objects / glass
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Hangers
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Medical equipment
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Trash
To ensure the safety, usefulness, and quality of all items collected, we please ask that donations be clean, wearable, and prepared. Contributions should reflect care and respect for the people who will receive them. Second Wave reserves the right to decline any donation that does not meet our guidelines.