We are thrilled to have support from Charles River Laboratories (CRL) and their incredible team. Our corporate sponsors help make Catie’s Closet’s impact bigger and better, so sharing their stories ...more
Bullying has become a significant problem in the lives of today’s youth, specifically school bullying. One in five children ages 12-18 experiences bullying across the nation. It seems that no ...more
We recently conducted a survey with our email and social media audiences to gain a better understanding of the struggles community members are currently facing. The responses we received were ...more
In 2022, 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 weigh ...more
As we continue to grow and expand regionally and across the nation, we know the needs of children are only increasing. Responding to the expanded need, we introduced our Emergency ...more
While Social Emotional Learning (SEL) was introduced to schools in the mid-1990s, it’s become a more popular topic in schools over the past several years and even more so as ...more
We often talk about the magic that your clothing donation creates in the life of a child in need, but how exactly do your donated items make their way to ...more
For children living in poverty or experiencing other types of crises or trauma, positive relationships are critically important to their healthy development and overall well-being. The Catie’s Closet service model ...more
As human beings, we have an instinctive desire to categorize the many different facets of our world to make it all feel organized, understandable, and comfortable. As society has evolved, ...more
Throughout this pandemic I’ve noticed a majority of daily activities that we take for granted. Whether it’s sitting with your friends at lunch, having hands-on learning, or sharing a smile ...more
