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.
Our Impact
in Arlington, Virginia since 2018
243,000
items of clothing distributed
9,000
pairs of shoes donated
3,400
children served
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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…
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…
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…