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 100 schools and serve more than 70,000 students daily.
News from Catie’s Closet
What is Giving Tuesday and Why Does it Matter?
Any day of the year is a great day to give to those around you, but there is one special day that celebrates generosity across the world. This day is “Giving Tuesday”. What is Giving Tuesday? ...more
End of Year Giving 2021: A Child in Your Community is in Need
Nearly a quarter of all children in the communities we serve currently live in poverty and lack access to critical items that are essential to their physical and emotional well-being. The need has never been more ...more