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Open House at the CTKF Store

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Do you know a school child (K-12) in Fairfield County who needs clothing? Visit the Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County open house to learn how they can receive two free wardrobes a year!

Our mission is to provide new and quality used clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families. Students receiving free or reduced lunch letter are eligible to shop at CTKF. Referrals are made by approved community advocates, such as teachers, guidance counselors, and social workers.

Please swing by the new CTKF Store if you are interested in referring a student or a family, or want to learn more about Clothes To Kids. We’d love to meet you!

CTKF Open House

September 28, 29, and 30 — 12:00-2:00pm
Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County Store
Located in the Yerwood Center-Boys & Girls Club
90 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford
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Stop by on the 29th for a ribbon cutting ceremony with Stamford Mayor David Martin, Mike Cotela (Executive Director of the Yerwood Center-Boys & Girls Club), and Elaine Rubinson (Executive Director of Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County).

 

For more information, contact Elaine Rubinson at (203) 533-9846 or elainer@clothestokidsfairfieldcounty.org.

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Save the Date! Cook for Kids Fundraiser, Dec 1

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Join Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County as we host our first annual Cook for Kids Fundraiser!

December 1, 2016
6-8pm @ Aitoro in Norwalk CT

Come prepared for a special evening filled with great food and great wine. Watch local chefs in action as they prepare their favorite appetizers. Silent auction and live music too.

All proceeds will benefit Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County.

YES coaches volunteer in the store

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YES coaches volunteer in the store

An energetic group of coaches from Youth Elite Soccer (YES), a Shelton-based company specializing in developing, leading, and staffing youth soccer programs across the country, spent the morning volunteering at the Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County store. The YES coaches teach, empower, and inspire youth on a daily basis, and the Clothes To Kids mission is one they were delighted to support.

The team of coaches were eager to lend their help wherever needed. They were busy assembling clothing racks for the store, sorting through boxes of donations and hanging clothing, rearranging furniture, and moving heavy items to and from the warehouse. Volunteers play an essential role in our organization and the assistance provided by the coaches, in preparing the store for future shoppers, was greatly appreciated. Their volunteer day was coordinated by another dedicated CTK volunteer, Kristen Cognetta. Thank you Kristen!

We are busy getting ready to open the new Clothes To Kids Store for back-to-school shoppers. The store is located at the Yerwood Center-Boys & Girls Club in downtown Stamford.

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Thank you Newman’s Own Foundation

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Thank you Newman’s Own Foundation

Dear Newman’s Own Foundation,

First let us just say, thank you! Your recent grant support means you understand just how important it is to provide new and quality used clothing to low-income and in-crisis school age children in Fairfield County. We envision a community in which every school-age child has quality clothing so that he or she may attend school with the confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve academic success. With more than 47,600 children, or approximately 33.5% of school age children in Fairfield County eligible to receive free or reduced-price school lunches, we have our work cut out for us.

The Newman’s Own Foundation grant funds will be put to immediate use. We are busy stocking our new Clothes To Kids store, as we prepare to open for back-to-school shoppers. Every eligible child may shop twice a year for a week’s worth of clothing, all free of charge. Families will shop by appointment, and shoppers can browse a wide variety of clean, stylish, top quality clothing to select what they like best. Dressing rooms will be provided to ensure a comfortable fit.

Our sincerest thank you!

Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County

 

Join us for brunch on May 15!

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Join us for brunch on May 15!

Get to know Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County and join us for a free brunch on May 15!

We’re excited to share our story with members of the community. Come to learn more about our organization and our many volunteer opportunities.

We will also be accepting clothing donations, so jump into your spring cleaning early and bring any clothing donations for kids (K-12th grade) with you! See our complete list of accepted items.

Brunch details

Sunday, May 15, 2016
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20 Forest Street, Stamford, CT 06901
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**Please RSVP by May 11**

Who we are

Clothes To Kids was founded in 2002 in Clearwater, Florida. Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County is a new affiliate, started in fall 2015 to serve low-income or in-crisis school age children in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Our mission is to provide new and quality used clothing to these children, all free of charge.We envision a community in which every child has quality clothing so that he or she may attend school with the confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve academic success.

 

“Spring Clean Your Closets” Clothing Drive | April 30-May 14

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Look no further than your own closet for donations to Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County’s first ever “Spring Clean Your Closets” Clothing Drive, April 30-May 14, 2016.

Do you have clothing that no longer fits?  Or perhaps some things you haven’t worn for a while? Take this opportunity to perform a deep cleanse on your closet! Items that you no longer need may be an absolute treasure to someone else.

What we need

Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County gladly accepts quality new and gently-used clothing and shoes that would be appropriate for kids (grades K-12) to wear to school.

All items and sizes are needed at this time. Please ensure they are clean and in good condition:

  • tops (any kinds, tshirts, polos, long-sleeved, short-sleeved, sweaters, sweatshirts)
  • bottoms (to include, pants, jeans, shorts, skirts)
  • dressier items (blazers, suits and dressy dresses for girls; sports jackets and suits for boys)
  • coats and jackets (both lightweight and winter)
  • shoes (boots, slip-ons, tennis shoes)
  • all undergarments** (new socks and underwear)
  • we also accept belts, purses, hats, jewelry, backpacks, and winter accessories and will allow these as part of the wardrobe as available.

 **We cannot accept used underwear or socks. New items must be in unopened packages. Gently-used bras are okay.

Schedule a pick-up or drop-off!

To arrange a scheduled pick-up or drop-off during the clothing drive, please contact:

If you live in CT:  Call or text Elaine at (203) 533-9846, or elainer@clothestokidsfairfieldcounty.org

If you live in NYC:  Call or text Alexandra at (203) 984-5017, or alexandrak@clothestokidsfairfieldcounty.org

 

We need your help to get our new Clothes To Kids store fully stocked and ready to open!  

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We found a location for our new store!

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Yerwood Center in downtown Stamford (Photo by Stamford Advocate)

Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County is excited to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford to open our new store in the recently revitalized Yerwood Center in downtown Stamford!

Our mission is to provide new and quality used clothing to low-income or in-crisis school age children in Fairfield County, Connecticut—free of charge. Families will shop by appointment, so once the new store is open we can begin scheduling! Each eligible child may shop twice a year to select a week’s worth of clothing.

Our goal is to be fully stocked and open our doors in spring 2016, so watch for our “Grand Opening” announcement!

The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford began operating programs at their Yerwood Unit in October 2015. They serve children ages 6-18, offering programs and services that promote and enhance their development. Their mission is to enable all children to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Interested in volunteering? Have clothing to donate? If so, please get in touch! We’re going to need your help to meet our goal of opening the store this spring.

The Yerwood Center is located at:
90 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford CT 06902

 

Thank you for making Giving Day 2016 a resounding success!

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Thank you for donating on Fairfield County's Giving Day!

We raised over $2,300 on Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2016, our first time participating in this amazing annual event! March 10, 2016 was a big day for Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County, and the board and volunteers want to thank everyone for helping to fuel our mission.

The gifts we received will be put to use immediately, gettting our new store space ready to open, purchasing new socks and underwear for kids grades K-12, and purchasing software to track donors and clients.

With your support, so much is possible.

Give where you live! Support us on Fairfield County’s Giving Day March 10th

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Come together with other donors in the region during this 24-hour event and make an incredibly powerful, collective impact by supporting your favorite local nonprofits. Give where you live on March 10th and help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 (or more!).

On March 10th:

  • Go to FCGives.org
  • Donate $10 or more to Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County
  • Spread the word! Post, tweet, share!  #FairfieldCountyGives

Make one or more donations throughout the day and help Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County win one of many monetary prizes.

Here are a few prizes that we’ve set our sights on:

  • On March 7: “Like” our Giving Day Facebook post any time between 7am and 4pm. The organization with the most number of “Likes” will win $500!
  • On March 10: When the clock strikes midnight, visit our Giving Day donation page and make a donation of $25.  The first 20 organizations to receive $25 from 25 individual donors will receive $1,000 from Whole Foods!

Donating on Fairfield County’s Giving Day will help Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County open our new store.  Our goal is to be fully stocked and ready to open our doors by spring of 2016, in a unique store-like setting where parents can shop with dignity and children can browse for their own school clothes.

We are a new nonprofit and our needs are many. Your donations will help us to:

  • open our new store
  • purchase new underwear and socks for kids in grades K-12
  • purchase office supplies
  • purchase software to keep track of our clients and donors

Mark your calendar for March 10th!