Clothes that Build Confidence,
Futures that Shine

Sending children of low-income families in Arlington to school dressed for success

children wearing fashionable donated clothing

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.

Our Impact

in Arlington, Virginia since 2018

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243,000
items of clothing distributed

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9,000
pairs of shoes donated

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3,400
children served

items of clothing distributed
pairs of shoes donated
children served

Client Testimonials

Threads of Gratitude

Words can’t describe how happy I felt

“I am currently a sophomore in high school. I wanted to thank you for helping provide me with clothing. You don’t understand how much this means to me and my family. Words can’t describe how happy I felt with all the clothes I got to pick out. You don’t know how much you can change a life by just giving someone clothes. My mom is a single parent and all her money goes to my sick grandma, so your help is such a blessing. Keep doing what you do and know that your actions are appreciated by every family you help.”

Thank you and your team for helping me bring joy to my son

“I sincerely thank you and your team for helping bring joy to my son. My son loved every piece of clothing that we picked out and he’s happy. I’m excited to get back on my feet financially so that I can be a donor. Thank you for your kindness.”

He feels equal to his peers

“Thank you for this great service and organization. I know the impact you are making on my son is greater and longer lasting than I can imagine. He is growing in his nice and comfortable clothes. He feels equal to his peers. And I noticed that his confidence has grown tremendously at his soccer practice, at school, and extended day as well.”

I was worried about spending money on clothes

“I am thrilled that you gave me lots of clothes for my children. I needed to go shopping for pants for them, but I was worried how expensive they would be. Now because of the pandemic we need our money for rent and food. Some of the clothes you gave us would be expensive if I bought them from a store. Thank you.”

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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…

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Help Us Keep Kids Cool This Summer ☀️

Our Keep Kids Cool This Summer campaign is in full swing—and there’s no better time to help make a real impact. Many low-income families in Arlington are turning to The Clothesline for clothes that fit their growing kids. They’re looking for essential items like shorts, t-shirts, lightweight pajamas, swimsuits, and shoes. We’ve already outfitted 600…

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Rosslyn Reads Book Sale & Market

Stop by the Rosslyn Reads Book Sale & Market on Saturday, May 3, where there will also be a bin for clothing donations for The Clothesline. In addition to vendors selling books and goods from local vendors, there will be kids’ activities, food trucks, and giveaways. Bring some summer kids’ clothes to drop in our…

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