A community clothing bank named in honor of Annie Link — a beloved Housing Authority of Bowling Green employee who spent 13 years looking out for residents and their families. Free clothing and essentials for anyone who needs them, no questions asked.
Annie Link worked as a housing inspector at the Housing Authority of Bowling Green for 13 years before retiring to care for her husband. In that time, she became one of the most beloved figures at HABG — not just for doing her job, but for going far beyond it.
Because she was in and out of residents' homes every day, Annie always knew exactly what each family needed. She would sometimes reach into her own pocket to provide food and clothing for residents who were struggling. She started a food and clothes bank at the housing authority long before Ms. Annie's Place had a name.
When HABG residents and staff decided to open a community clothing bank, naming it after Annie was an easy choice. She was shocked when she found out — preferring, as always, to work behind the scenes.
Ms. Annie's Place is a community clothing bank run by the Housing Authority Resident Council and HABG residents and volunteers. It is open to everyone in the community — you do not have to be a housing authority resident to shop here, and there is no cost.
The clothing bank carries clothes and shoes for men, women, children, and infants, donated by generous members of the Bowling Green community. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Bowling Green helped launch the program by moving their existing clothes bank to Ms. Annie's Place.
Ms. Annie's Place has been a lifeline for families in difficult situations — including women leaving domestic violence situations who often leave home with little more than the clothes on their backs.
Located at 422 Conrad Court in Bowling Green, the clothing bank welcomes donations from the public on an ongoing basis. Community members and organizations have been donating items since the program began, and every contribution makes a difference.
As volunteer Hilda Sarver put it: "We're here for anybody that needs it. You don't have to have money to come here. It's giving back to the community."
- Men's clothing — all sizes
- Women's clothing — all sizes
- Children's clothing — all ages
- Infant clothing
- Shoes for all ages
- Coats and jackets
- Blankets and bedding
- Household essentials
- Hygiene products