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 to thousands of students in school districts across 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.
