Your generosity can change lives, and the beneficial effects of contributions reverberate long after the initial giving. Follow the links to the right for news and announcements about the multitude of events Clothes For Kids hosts annually. Additionally, we hope you will take a moment to read what others have shared about our organization and how your donations are making a difference in our community.

 

Special Occasion and Holiday Gift Giving Alternatives

 

Do you need a gift idea for someone who has everything?  Or someone who is just plain hard to shop for?  If so, we have a great gift idea for you!  Make a donation to Clothes For Kids in honor of your Grandma Elsie or brother Tim, we will send the honoree a card saying a donation has been made in their name.  Donations are quick and easy - check out our online giving option!  Click on "Donate Here" just to your right!

 

Kendyl, 12, and Isabella, 13, did just that.  The girls had a birthday party and requested that their guests bring cash donations for Clothes For Kids instead of toys for themselves.  The girls received and donated $675!  With their donation, Clothes For Kids was able to provide underwear and socks to 47 children.


From Our Mailbox

 

April 2008:

Dear People at Clothes for Kids,

 

I just wanted to extend my thanks to the Clothes for Kids program for offering such a wonderful opportunity for my foster children to go shopping twice a year. I am a single mom who couldn't afford to provide this for my 17 year-old foster daughter without such assistance. We always find great stuff at your shop. It is a relief to know that you are there for me in emergencies, too, as I recently found out when I received a newly-placed foster child who arrived with only the clothes on her back. Thank you for making it possible for the kids that come to my home from a variety of circumstances feel like they deserve a good shopping trip!

 

Sincerely,

 

-Foster Mom

 

June 6, 2008: Announcement from Nancy Laird-Burris -  We completed our shopping sessions for the 2007/2008 school year. It was an amazing year and we set several all-time records:

The Coins for Kids fundraiser exceeded our goal with a total of $32,369.

Clothes for Kids provided 3,462 wardrobes this school year.

We were able to reach and exceed our goals due to the generous donations of our supporters.


 

I just wanted to compliment you on this amazing organization.  What a wonderful resource you are for families.  I know it must seem like a constant struggle for funding, ect.,  but please know your efforts are appreciated by many.

Thank you from a parent, PTA volunteer and employee in ESD.

 

Thanks Nancy, you folks are doing such a wonderful job of helping our kids.

School district employee from Lynnwood High School district.


“You have no idea what a blessing this is to us.”

Parent Comment 

 

"Thank you so much for making is possible for a single mother (going to school full time to get off welfare) to dress my son in clean, stylish clothes."

Parent Comment

 

"I didn't expect the clothes to be so nice, it was great."

Parent Comment

 

Who Qualifies for the program?
Children who qualify for government assisted free or reduced price school meals.

 

Families on government assistance.

 

  • Children who are enrolled in Snohomish County Head Start or Early Head Start Programs.

 

Agency referred children who are income eligible.

 

  • Families with emergency needs, such as fire, family crisis, sudden relocation, etc.

    Whom do I contact?
    Contact your child's school and speak with their nurse, counselor, or office manager to request a signed clothing referral form or call us directly.


What do I need to provide to the referral agency or Clothes for Kids?
You will be asked to provide verification of income status.

What should I bring to Clothes For Kids?
Bring your signed referral form to the Clothes For Kids shop. Our services are provided on a first come, first served basis.
 
What happens during the shopping process?
When you arrive to shop, you will be greeted with a friendly and inviting shopping atmosphere. The shopping experience is self guided and you are allowed to shop for two wardrobes a year.