Catie’s Closet

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Catie's Closet

ChildrenEducationPoverty
28 Loon Hill Road, Dracut, Ma
Phone (978) 957 - 2200
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Our mission

Catie’s Closet gives students in need life-changing access to clothing and basic necessities so they can thrive in school and in life.
Opportunities

Host a Drive

The donations you collect with the help of your family, friends, and coworkers directly support local children in need. We accept all new and like-new youth and teen clothing, as well as new and full-sized toiletries. We provide you with all the materials you need to host a successful clothing and toiletry drive, including a customized PDF flyer and donation boxes. Pick up available for drives with 10+ bags of donations in qualifying locations.
  • One-time
  • Children, Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Collecting Donations
  • None
  • Anytime
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Become a Student Ambassador

The Catie’s Closet Ambassador program offers leadership opportunities for teens while helping students in need and furthering the mission of Catie’s Closet. As an Ambassador, you will be responsible for two projects during the school year. These projects will allow you to gain valuable leadership experience while supporting Catie’s Closet’s mission and programs. This is an excellent volunteer experience for school community service requirements or to add to college applications or job resumes!
  • Ongoing
  • Teens
  • Individuals
  • In Person, Indoor, Project-based
  • Formal
  • Anytime
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Closet Champions

Closet Champions are vital to the operation of our In-School Closet Program. As a Closet Champion, you will visit your assigned in-school closet weekly or biweekly to ensure it is clean, organized, and well stocked, so students can shop for what they need in a safe, welcoming environment. We provide forms and training to ensure each Closet Champion is comfortable with the position. This role offers a flexible schedule within school day hours. A CORI record check is required and will be provided by Catie’s Closet.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • In Person, Physical, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Sort & Process Donations

Volunteer groups are essential to helping us process the hundreds of clothing donations we receive in a timely manner. When you arrive at our Distribution Center, your group will receive a tour and a short orientation. You will then work together to sort clothing by size, gender, and clothing type, which will help our team distribute clothing to children in need. Shifts are available during business hours in two hour time slots, with a maximum of 15 participants per shift. Registration is required.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • In Person, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays
How you help

Your gift of time directly serves our students in-need. Volunteers can sign up to sort and process donations at our Distribution Centers located in Dracut, Boston and East Longmeadow. We are also seeking dedicated volunteers to help manage our in-school closets as Closet Champions. Individuals and groups are invited to explore our open opportunities on our website.
About us

Through our In-School Closet Program and SOS Urgent Response Program, the organization restores the dignity and confidence of more than 105,000 students. Catie’s Closet is offered in more than 142 schools across 12 school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire with distribution centers in Merrimack Valley, Boston, and Western Massachusetts. More information is available at catiescloset.org.