How the Changing Seasons Impact Students in Need
As hearty New Englanders, we can typically adjust to the changing seasons as a regular part of our lives. For the students we serve, the arrival of a new ...more
A Catie’s Closet Shopping Experience: How Students Access Their Basic Needs in School
Imagine an open door to a place where students in need can access life's most critical essentials right within their schools. That's exactly what Catie's Closet provides in over ...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
Summer is No Vacation for Children in Poverty
Many students start their countdown to summer break looking forward to summer activities, adventures, and making fun memories. But children experiencing poverty, homelessness, or other crises are preparing for ...more
How Period Poverty Impacts Students’ Health & Education
It is often an overlooked factor of child poverty, but one of the most significant barriers to education students face is the lack of access to period products. Students ...more
New Shoes Remain One of the Most Important Items for Kids in Poverty
In 2024, parents expect to pay over $170 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
This post was updated July 2024. To ensure we are successfully meeting the needs of our students with our In-School Closet Program, we recently turned to our school partners ...more
What does it mean to be a child in need?
You often hear us describe the children we serve as “kids/teens/children/youth in need”. What exactly does that mean? This blog post provides clarity on the child population we serve ...more
3 Ways Catie’s Closet Supports Students Experiencing Bullying in Schools
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 ...more
The Journey of Your Clothing Donation
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 ...more
