Catie's Closet

Agency Description
Established in 2010, Catie’s Closet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that gives students in need life-changing access to clothing and basic necessities so they can thrive in school and in life. Through its In-School Closet Program and SOS Urgent Response Program, the organization restores the dignity and confidence of more than 105,000 students. Catie’s Closet is offered in more than 142 schools across 12 school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  More information is available at catiescloset.org.

In-School Closet Program
The In-School Closet Program allows Catie’s Closet to serve students right where they are: in school. We transform unused spaces inside schools where 50% or more of the student population lives in poverty. Accompanied to their closet by a trusted school faculty member, children can choose an unlimited number of items to empower them to learn and play confidently, including shirts, pants, sweatshirts, new underwear and socks, toiletries, and other essentials. Students can visit their school’s closet as often as they need during school hours.

SOS Urgent Response Program
The SOS Urgent Response Program supports the urgent needs of children transitioning between stable living conditions, including those who are homeless, moving into foster care, newcomers to the United States, fire victims, and survivors of abusive situations. Once we receive a special order from our agency partners, we work to create a customized package with up to two weeks’ worth of clothing and other essentials. Children typically receive their SOS orders within 24-48 hours to provide rapid relief.

Opportunity Results:

Displaying results: (1-1 of 5)

Become a Closet Champion
Catie's Closet

Closet Champions are vital to the operation of our In-School Closets! This is a perfect opportunity to work right inside our Closets, creating a positive shopping experience our students.As a Closet Champion, you will visit your assigned closet weekly or bi-weekly to ensure the Closet is clean, organized, and well-stocked so students can shop for what they need in a safe, welcoming environment.We provide forms and training to ensure each Closet Champion is comfortable with the position. A CORI record check is required and will be provided by Catieâ??s Closet.This role offers a flexible schedule! You can choose the hours you visit your closet during the school day, Monday through Friday.Time commitment:1-2 hours per week or every other weekSchedule:Monday-Friday during school hours, flexible scheduleContact Jen Rowe if interested jen@catiescloset.org

0 /100
View Details
High School Ambassador
Catie's Closet

The Catieâ??s Closet Ambassador program offers leadership opportunities for teens while helping students in need and furthering the mission of Catieâ??s Closet. Ambassadors help build a movement of kids helping kids, one school at a time. This is excellent volunteer experience to add to college applications or job resumes!Apply to be a High School AmbassadorHost a Clothing Drive and Processing Party OrCatieâ??s Closet relies heavily on clothing donations from the community to fill its in-school Closets and SOS packages. When you host a drive and processing party, you will collect new and gently used clothing from your school, friends, family, and community. Then, you will sort the donations by gender and size to help us distribute urgently needed clothing to students in a timely manner.Host a Confidence Pack Drive and Packing PartyConfidence Packs are filled with specific items that bring students a sense of dignity and relief. You will choose the type of pack to create, collect all necessary items from donors, and host a packing party to assemble the Confidence Packs.And Create a Who I am Mosaic Wall DisplayCreate a culture of acceptance and inclusion in your school community and display it for all to see!

0 /100
View Details
Closet Champion
Catie's Closet

Closet Champions are vital to the operation of our In-School Closet Program. As a Closet Champion, you will visit your assigned in-school closet weekly or biweekly to ensure it is clean, organized, and well stocked, so students can shop for what they need in a safe, welcoming environment. We provide forms and training to ensure each Closet Champion is comfortable with the position. This role offers a flexible schedule within school day hours. A CORI record check is required and will be provided by Catieâ??s Closet.

0 /100
View Details
Host a Drive
Catie's Closet

The donations you collect with the help of your family, friends, and coworkers directly support local children in need. We accept all new and like-new youth and teen clothing, as well as new and full-sized toiletries. We provide you with all the materials you need to host a successful clothing and toiletry drive, including a customized PDF flyer and donation boxes. Pick up available for drives with 10+ bags of donations in qualifying locations.

0 /100
View Details
Sort & Process Donations
Catie's Closet

Volunteer groups are essential to helping us process the hundreds of clothing donations we receive in a timely manner. When you arrive at our Distribution Center, your group will receive a tour and a short orientation. You will then work together to sort clothing by size, gender, and clothing type, which will help our team distribute clothing to children in need. Registration is required.

0 /100
View Details

Displaying results: (1-1 of 5)