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 and beyond.

Our Impact

in Arlington, Virginia since 2018

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264,000
items of clothing distributed

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9,700
pairs of shoes donated

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3,500
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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What's Hangin' on the Clothesline

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Our Story in the Spotlight

We were honored to be featured recently by The Fairfax Girl, the section of The Local Girl serving our area. The Local Girl is a woman-owned, grassroots media company creating hyperlocal content to connect local communities and elevate small businesses. Stephanie Spear of The Fairfax Girl wrote this article, sharing our story and our mission…

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Warm Clothes for a New Season: Fall Giveaway in Full Swing

After a few weeks of packing up summer clothing and setting up the store with fall and winter items, we reopened for another season of clothing giveaway earlier this month. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our amazing volunteers and especially Cannon Design, whose employees have played a key role in our…

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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…

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