Clothes that Build Confidence,
Futures that Shine
Sending children of low-income families in Arlington to school dressed for success

Clothes that Build Confidence,
Futures that Shine
Sending children of low-income families in Arlington to school dressed for success
Our Mission
To collect clothing in excellent condition from the community and provide it free of charge to low-income school-aged children in a welcoming retail environment, helping them feel comfortable and confident in the classroom.
Our Impact
in Arlington, Virginia since 2018
243,000
items of clothing distributed
9,000
pairs of shoes donated
3,400
children served
Client Testimonials
Threads of Gratitude
Thank You To Our Sponsors
News
What's Hangin' on the Clothesline
Clothing donations resume
Clothing donations have resumed as of March 24, following our brief closure. Our store is now stocked with spring and summer clothes—just in time for the kids we serve to get warm weather clothes. Our clients are loving the shorts and tees, bathing suits, shorty pajamas, summer dresses, and other spring-time essentials. If you’re ready to…
Temporary clothing donation pause
We will temporarily pause clothing donations from February 18 through late March. Thanks to the support of the generous Arlington community, we were able to give away over 54,000 items of clothing to over 1,500 kids in 2024. We look forward to giving away more in 2025, but for now we are transitioning the store…
End of fall/winter season
We have wrapped up our fall/winter season. Over the next 6-8 weeks we will pack up the winter clothes and bring out summer items for the new season. During this period, we will not be accepting appointments or clothing requests. We hope to open for the spring/summer season in late March. Please check back then for…