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 provide free clothing for school-aged children from low-income families in a dignified setting—through community donations, partner support, and purchased essentials—so they can feel comfortable and confident to learn, grow, and participate fully in school and community life.
Our Impact
in Arlington, Virginia since 2018
325,000
items of clothing distributed
12,000
pairs of shoes donated
3,900
children served
Client Testimonials
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
News
What's Hangin' on the Clothesline
The Clothesline Welcomes New Executive Director, Caroline Griswold Short
The Clothesline is delighted to announce that Caroline Griswold Short has joined the organization as its new Executive Director. Caroline brings more than 13 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a strong commitment to supporting children and families. Caroline comes to The Clothesline from Generation Hope, an organization that helps teen parents pursue college degrees…
The Clothesline Named a 2026 Arlington Turkey Trot Beneficiary!
We’re excited to share that The Clothesline has been selected as one of the ten beneficiary organizations of the 2026 Arlington Turkey Trot! The Arlington Turkey Trot is one of Arlington’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions, bringing together more than 4,000 participants each year while raising critical funding for local nonprofits. We’re honored to be one of…
Shopping event at Lilly Pulitzer Tyson’s Galleria to support The Clothesline
Love Lilly Pulitzer? Here’s a great reason to shop! Join us at Lilly Pulitzer at Tysons Galleria on Sunday, September 20 from 3–6 p.m. During this special shopping event, 10% of purchases will benefit The Clothesline for Arlington Kids, helping us provide free, seasonally appropriate clothing to low-income Arlington students. It’s an easy—and colorful!—way to…