Catie’s Closet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides clothes, toiletries, and other basic essentials to students living in poverty right within their schools. We set up free stores in schools, giving children direct access to everything they need to attend class confidently.
How we began
In 2009, we learned just how much students in our hometown were struggling to attend school because they lacked clothing and basic necessities. In 2010, we took action and opened our first closet to give local students living in poverty a fighting chance. Today, we operate closets in more than 140 schools and serve more than 95,000 students daily.
News from Catie’s Closet
The Inevitable and Expensive Cost of Back to School Supplies
If you’re a parent of an elementary school or high school student, shopping for school supplies and other items is probably a task that looms its way into your life year-after-year. We speak with teachers ...more
Community Partner Spotlight: Karascene Fills the Bus for Kids in Need
Support from our community members and local businesses are pillars to Catie's Closet's work. We are thrilled to share a recent Q&A Spotlight with our long-time and passionate supporter, Kara Foti from Karascene. Karascene participated ...more
