MassBay Welcomed the Macy May Traveling Free Thrift Boutique

MassBay Community College hosts the Macy May Foundation’s Traveling Boutique on the Wellesley Hills campus, Wellesley Hills, MA, October 2025 (Photo/MassBay Community College).

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Contact: Liz Cooper
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WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. (October 9, 2025) — On Thursday, October 9, 2025, MassBay Community College welcomed the Macy May Foundation’s Traveling Free Thrift Boutique to the Wellesley Hills campus to provide students with access to free interview clothing and shoes.

This is the second time the Macy May Foundation Traveling Free Thrift Boutique has partnered with MassBay. In May, the boutique visited the Framingham campus, where students responded with overwhelming gratitude for the opportunity to select casual clothing.

“We are so grateful to the Macy May Foundation for bringing their Traveling Boutique to MassBay again,” said MassBay Social Worker for Essential Student Resources, Marybeth Fletcher. “The professional clothing provided at no cost helps break down barriers for our students and supports their journey toward career success.”

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The Macy May Foundation was created by Marybeth and Jack Piersiak in honor of their daughter, Macy, who passed away tragically at the age of 17 in November 2024. Macy was a dedicated volunteer at Penelope’s Place, a domestic violence shelter in Brockton directed by Health Imperatives. In tribute to her generous and spirited nature, her parents opened the first Macy May Boutique at Penelope’s Place, later expanding to a permanent flagship store in Brockton, MA, located within the Health Imperatives administrative offices.

The boutique offers survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness a wide selection of free clothing and accessories, with the mission to inspire confidence, self-esteem, and hope. Due to the overwhelming volume of clothing donations, the Piersiaks launched the Macy May Traveling Free Thrift Boutique, bringing stylish, on-trend casual wear and business attire to schools and programs across Massachusetts.

“Our mission is to bring a little bit of sunshine to individuals who have faced hardship, and inspire and empower them to heal, grow, and thrive,” said the Piersiaks.

MassBay Community College is the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest Boston and is free to most Massachusetts residents without a bachelor’s degree. With more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs, along with comprehensive workforce and educational training, MassBay provides a wide range of courses with flexible day, evening, and weekend classes in Wellesley, Framingham, the Automotive Technology Center in Ashland, and online, in high-demand fields including health and life sciences, computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, business, and the humanities. MassBay students receive unparalleled value, with free one-on-one academic and social support services, compassionate and experienced faculty, and stackable credits that easily transfer to bachelor’s degree programs and that provide hands-on, workforce-ready skills. Health sciences, human services, early childhood education, and many general education programs are offered at the 65,000 square foot, state-of-the-art MassBay Framingham, which has served the community since January 2024. Founded in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by multiple governing bodies and remains dedicated to serving its diverse communities, fostering inclusiveness, and advancing equity for all.