
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
Press Release: Catie’s Closet Shatters Fundraiser Goals, Raises $435,000 at 2025 Gala to Support Children in Need
The “A Night to Open Doors” Gala was held at Andover Country Club, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with 350 attendees. Funds raised will provide 115,000 children across Massachusetts and New Hampshire with free access ...more
Environmental Sustainability: Donate Your Clothes to Save the Environment
April is Earth Month! We hope you will join us as we celebrate our Earth and take action to protect it. This educational piece presents how clothing impacts our environment and provides ways you can ...more