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 school-aged children of low-income families in a welcoming retail environment, helping them feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and beyond.
Our Impact
in Arlington, Virginia since 2018
264,000
items of clothing distributed
9,700
pairs of shoes donated
3,500
children served
Client Testimonials
Threads of Gratitude
Thank You To Our Sponsors
News
What's Hangin' on the Clothesline
We Were Featured on WJLA 7News!
We’re excited to share that we were recently featured on WJLA 7News, highlighting the work we’re doing to support families in Arlington. The segment offers a glimpse into our mission and the positive impact we’re making in the community. By helping amplify our mission, WJLA is playing a part in ensuring more Arlington families get…
The Clothesline Around Town: Come Say Hello!
This summer, The Clothesline for Arlington Kids is bringing its mission to local events. We’ll be out and about across Arlington — and we’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and learn more about how we’re supporting local kids. Here’s where you can find us: Civic Engagement Fair at Arlington Cares Tuesday, July…
Other opportunities for volunteers this summer
In addition to our usual volunteer spots to sort clothes and assist clients, we have some other opportunities for our volunteers to get involved! Sort n Suds – We need volunteers to pick up unclaimed lost and found at local schools, and deliver to us clean, sorted donations by the end of the summer. If you…