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 ...more
How the changing seasons impact the needs of students
When the seasons change, the needs of our students increase. As hearty New Englanders, we can typically adjust to the changing seasons as a regular part of our lives. ...more
Beyond the Door: Catie’s Closet SOS Urgent Response Program
As we grow regionally and across the nation, we are seeing new levels of urgent need for children and teens in crisis. In response, we expanded our SOS Urgent ...more
The Pressures Social Media Creates for Today’s Youth
Catie's Closet values the perspective and voices of students. What better way to understand our students' experiences than to hear from them directly? Through our Student Ambassador Program, Catie's ...more
New Shoes Remain One of the Most Important Items for Kids in Poverty
In 2023, parents expect to pay over $160 for their children’s back-to-school shoes. As it is, shoes and sneakers are very expensive for families in poverty. When they consistently ...more
From Our School Partners: 5 Ways In-School Access to Basic Necessities Helps Students In Need
To ensure we are successfully meeting the needs of our students with our In-School Closet Program, we recently turned to our school partners for feedback. Although we’ve been serving ...more
School’s Out for Summer. Catie’s Closet’s Work is Just Beginning.
The 2022/2023 school year has officially ended! As we end this school year, we reflect on how we served the needs of our students and all that was made possible ...more
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 ...more
Clothes That Help Boost Confidence For Kids
Catie's Closet strives to provide children and teens with a variety of clothing, as well as items that fit the current popular styles for the ages we serve. Providing ...more
Environmental Sustainability: Donate Your Clothes to Save the Environment
Happy Earth Month! In an effort to bring awareness to this important month and to promote environmental sustainability, we are excited to bring this educational piece to you to ...more
