Veterans needing help is something we hear about often, but now there will be a place for them to go and get help.

The Virgene Project, an organization that provides veterans with free clothes, will open a store at 812 Hampshire Street, right next to Swick Realty.

For years, World War II veteran and project organizer Jim Hobbins has been mobile with their mission providing clothes at events but he and his wife Sue Hobbins decided it was time for a store.

The store is volunteer based and came to life thanks to Swick Realty and Home Depot, according to the Hobbins.

Eventually, they hope to become a bridge to helping veterans find other resources.

“Very important for people to know where to come to give clothing away, also to get clothing, we do know a number of resources such as the VA, health department, employment,” Sue said.

The Hobbins hope veterans will not be afraid to reach out for help.

“I think the biggest problem is, they think they’re gonna get involved in the latest bureaucracy, there’s none of that here, when they come through that door, they’re with us and we are with them,” Jim said “Between us we’ll help them out. ”

Donations that they need include athletic wear, boots and fall clothing for men and women.

The Virgene Project store will be open on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

The grand opening is set for October 15 at 10:00 a.m. but the Hobbins are currently providing veterans with clothes, if needed.

The Virgene Project is named after Virgene Gilkerson, who served in World War II as a nurse. Gilkerson was a longtime Quincy resident and died at age 92 in 2014.

If you know a veteran who needs clothes or to donate call (217) 257-0707 or email shobbins@adams.net.