There are many ways you can get involved with Catie’s Closet and make a lasting impact on local youth in your community.
Give Goods
Donate clothing & toiletries
Give Clothes. Give Confidence.
Donate your new and gently used clothing to Catie’s Closet and help a child or teen in need feel empowered today and for the future. Learn more about how to get your items to us:
Drop off at our Distribution Centers
Catie’s Closet Headquarters
28 Loon Hill Road
Dracut, MA 01826
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Hours of operation: 10am to 5pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: (978) 957-2200
Catie’s Closet Boston
63 Sprague Street
Boston, MA 02136
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Hours of operation: 9am to 4pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: (617) 272-3621
Catie’s Closet Springfield
p. (413) 224-1543
Big dropoff?
Have 10 bags or more? Let us come and pick up for you! Reach out to see if you qualify.
Use our app
Download our App to schedule your drop off or request your mailing label.
Donation criteria
We accept items that are appropriate for children attending school. All items donated should be free of excessive wear, rips, stains and any inappropriate sayings or gestures.
- New and gently used clothing
- Youth boys & girls styles in sizes 4 – 20
- Teen boys & girls styles in sizes XS – 3X
- Teen girls styles in sizes 1 – 24
- Teen boy styles in sizes 28 – 48
- Infant & toddler sizes newborn – 3T
- Tops: tank tops, short sleeve, long sleeve, sweaters, hoodies, outerwear
- Bottoms: shorts, jeans, pants, sweatpants, capris, leggings/activewear
- New full sized toiletries
- Youth: shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes
- Teen: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpastes, shaving products, feminine products
- NEW socks and undergarments
- We accept all youth and teen sizes of underwear, bras and socks
- NEW shoes
- All sizes accepted
- Other items we accept
- Accessories, school supplies, backpacks/duffel bags, jewelry, formal wear, career wear
- Uniforms
- Textured hair products
We do not accept any household goods, furniture, toys/books or baby products.
Amazon Wish List
Provide BRAND NEW clothing and basic necessities to our students through our Amazon Wish Lists. Each list is updated regularly to reflect the current needs of our students. Choose your region to support, fill up your cart, and ship directly to our Distribution Center!
Shop Merrimack Valley’s Needs
Shop Boston’s Needs
Shop Western Ma’s Needs
Shop New Hampshire’s Needs
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Want to shop other stores? Check out our MyRegistry.com wish list
Host a Drive
Looking to rally your family, friends, co-workers or community to support local students this year? Host a drive and collect even more products for Catie’s Closet. We provide you with all the materials you will need, including a customized flyer – all you have to do is advertise and collect! You have the support of our team every step of the way.
Reach out to our team to register and plan your drive, and receive your custom flyer.
Corporate Engagement
Each and every day, children in your community struggle to access life’s most essential items that are critical to their well-being. Your partnership with Catie’s Closet will not only meet your company’s CSR goals, but you will empower us to meet the immediate needs of so many more children by expanding our reach. Joining the Circle of Change is an opportunity to invest in your commitment to the growth of Catie’s Closet and helping more children in crisis find a brighter tomorrow.
View our Corporate Support and Employee Engagement packet and reach out to our team about how we can customize these options to your company’s values and interests.
Give Time
Volunteers are a critical part of our organization.
Sorting/Processing Donations
Throughout the week, generous members of our community bring their new and gently used donations to our Distribution Centers. With the guidance of our team, volunteers help sort and organize the clothing and toiletry items according to our triple-check standards.
Closet Champion
Our Closet Champions are a critical part of our students’ experience at our in-school Closets. Closet Champions help manage our school closets by visiting their assigned closet once a week/biweekly during school hours to make sure it is clean, well stocked, and organized. If items are needed, the Closet Champion submits an order to our Distribution Center staff. After our team fills the order and delivers the items to the school, the Closet Champion returns to restock the closet. We provide forms and training to ensure each Closet Champion is comfortable with the position.
Catie’s Closet offers a flexible schedule. Volunteers can choose their hours, Monday to Friday, during the school day. Reach out to one of our Program Managers to learn more!
Merrimack Valley
Kim Fontaine – [email protected]
Boston
Allison Anastasiadis – [email protected]
Western MA
Jen Rowe – [email protected]
Be Me Ambassador
Support Catie’s Closet’s newest initiative, BE ME ®, and tell us what empowers and inspires you to be your ture, authentic self! Send us your quotes, videos, pictures, and written stories answering this important question: “What makes me BE ME?” Your submissions will not only be used to inspire children and teens to embrace their authenticity, but also our digital audiences as well to continue the movement! Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Youth and Teen Opportunities
High School Student Ambassador
The Ambassador program combines leadership with a service opportunity for high school students who are passionate about the mission of Catie’s Closet. Ambassadors volunteer their time by hosting a clothing drive at their school, raising awareness and engaging in activities supporting the organization. Ambassadors help to build a movement of kids helping kids, one school at a time. An excellent opportunity to add to your resume or applications for future endeavors! Reach out for more information.
Social Media Influencer (Ages 13+)
Passionate about social media? We are too! We’re looking for teens that have a large social media presence, that are interested in promoting the Catie’s Closet mission with their followers. Participation would include posts, content creation, and collaboration with our social media team! This is also an excellent opportunity to practice for those interested in a future in marketing, graphic design, social media management, and nonprofit work! Reach out for more information.
Art/Words from the Heart
Do you like to draw or paint? Like to write? Help kids in need with your art and words! We want your beautiful creations to help spread the word about Catie’s Closet. Reach out to learn more.
Give Money or Make a Gift
Give a child unlimited access to Catie’s Closet for an entire school year with your monetary gift. Your generosity not only opens the door to Catie’s Closet to a child in need, but also keeps our services free and continuously accessible. We have been able to uplift and empower so many students with the critical items they need thanks to such generous gifts.
| Amount | Impact |
|---|---|
| $50 | provides unlimited access to CC for 2 children during this school year |
| $100 | provides unlimited access to CC for 4 children during this school year |
| $250 | provides unlimited access to CC for 10 children during this school year |
| $500 | provides unlimited access to CC for 20 children during this school year |
Cash and check donations can be sent to:
Catie’s Closet
28 Loon Hill Road
Dracut, MA 01826
Become a School Success Sponsor
Your investment as a School Success Sponsor allows the operation of one in-school closet at full inventory for one year, granting thousands of economically disadvantaged children access to basic clothing and other necessities. As a School Success Sponsor, you boost the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of students in need, as well as their educational success.
Closets in Merrimack Valley, Boston, Western Massachusetts, and New Hampshire are available to sponsor.
Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about these opportunities.
Become a Recurring Giver: Join Catie’s Circle
Your monthly, quarterly or yearly gift is critical to supporting the continued needs of our students who access our services on an ongoing basis. With recurring support, Catie’s Closet is seen as a safe, dependable place that empowers students to “Be Me” and celebrate what makes them perfectly designed.
As a recurring giver, you are inducted into Catie’s Circle, our recurring giving program.
Planned and Asset Giving
We invite you to make a lasting impact through a planned gift.. Our team is ready to help you explore your options and provide more information on how you can impact future generations of children. If interested, please reach out to [email protected]
Peer2Peer Fundraising
Hosting a fundraiser is an impactful and creative way to encourage your inner circle to support a local nonprofit while bringing awareness to the needs of children in your community. With the support from your loved ones, you can strengthen the difference you make. Our fundraising program is completely customizable and our team is here to help every step of the way. Every dollar you raise will provide a child with the basic necessities they need for a brighter future.
Reach out to work with our team, receive our Fundraising Program Toolkit, and make your fundraising vision come to life.
Fundraise for Catie’s Closet
Use our Peer2Peer fundraising platform to fundraise for local youth in need. Host a fundraiser for your birthday or other holiday, to honor a loved one, or to encourage others to join you in helping children in need. Your support helps kids thrive in school and in life!
Questions about Peer2Peer Fundraising? Please reach out to [email protected].
