A local clothing store is holding a women’s clothing drive to benefit the New Start Store in partnership with the YWCA.

Maurices Store Manager Jeni Friend says the clothing drive begins this Sunday, November 17, and continues through Sunday, November 24.

“While we participate in a number of maurices-sponsored benefits throughout the year, we are especially proud when we have the opportunity to support causes right here at home,” Friend says.

Customers can drop off their donations at the store, located in the East Hills Shopping Center. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am-9pm, and Sunday from 12pm-5pm. Items needed include lightly used women’s clothing – business & casual.

For each donation, people will receive a coupon for 20 percent off any one regular-priced maurices item. Maurices offers clothing and accessories for fashion-savvy young women in sizes 1 to 24.

“This drive is just one way we can express how grateful we are to be a part of this community,” says Friend. “We invite customers to be part of this effort and look forward to giving them a special deal on an item from maurices in return.”