Working to break the cycle of poverty.
At heart, all students want stability and love — but poverty makes it difficult for them to get something as simple as their basic needs met. This leaves them feeling ashamed and hopeless among their peers.
Children in the richest country in the world shouldn’t have to go without basic necessities like food, clean clothes, and hygiene products.
Students who need assistance are referred by the school district or school staff or by social service agencies. The Giving Closet Project creates a custom care kit based on the individual student's needs. Within a week, the care package is discretely delivered to the student, helping them feel seen and supported.
Of critical need, The Giving Closet Project is always in need of these hygiene items:
- Black hair care items
- Wide-toothed comb
- Shampoo (sulfate-free, alcohol-free, and PH balanced)
- Shampoo
- Leave-in conditioner
- Conditioner
- Hair oil
- Styling Gel/Curl-defining Product
- Shower caps or satin bonnet
- Spray bottle
- Soap
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste (travel and full size items)
Also, to support students' needs, the following items are in demand:
- New socks and underwear (ALL sizes as we serve PreK-12th)
- Backpacks (clear and mesh for middle- and high school)
TGCP encourages individuals to deliver donations when the center is open for staff to assist. Contact TGCP here to arrange drop-off.
United Way can document community service hours for those who need them and will give one hour for every 15 items donated. Just contact us here.
