KDW Cares Clothing Closet

Since its launch in June 2020, our outreach initiative, KDW Cares Clothing Closet, has received tremendous support from individuals and organizations alike. We extend our gratitude to everyone contributing to our mission.

Vision: Our goal is to offer gently used clothing, shoes, new underwear, socks, and personal care products to individuals and families facing financial hardships in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan community.

Basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing are essential. Unfortunately, many adults and children in the Baltimore area lack adequate, clean clothing. Currently, we collect, clean, and distribute gently used and new clothing, shoes, and accessories to those in need. We collaborate with community organizations supporting underserved individuals. Upon raising funds for a mobile van, we aim to launch “pop-up” clothing distribution days in communities, expanding our direct outreach.

As we continue to grow the KDW Cares Clothing Closet initiative, we seek your support. You can make a monetary donation by clicking the button below. Additionally, find a list of needed materials for the KDW Cares Clothing Closet. Whether through monetary donations or in-kind contributions of these items, your support is invaluable.

Our Goals

In 2024, the KDW Cares Clothing Closet Program aims to broaden its impact by extending the Back-to-School Clothing Drive to organizations and partner schools, offering families the chance to shop for school clothing at no cost. Additionally, the program aims to acquire a mobile van to facilitate “pop-up” clothing distributions directly to families and individuals in need within the community and at partner organizations’ sites.

MATERIALS LIST

Below are some ideas of goods and equipment that we would want to have available for the KDW Cares Mobile Clothing Closet. Note that many, but not all, of the items are things that the community could donate from their own closets and homes. We will be establishing a permanent donation site for this purpose in the future as we progress along with the launch of KDW Cares Clothing Closet.

Closet Essentials

  • Storage shelves to keep the clothes clean and organized
  • Storage bins to organize smaller items such as socks and underwear
  • Hangers
  • Hanging racks or bars
  • Easy-to-read labels/signs for organization (multilingual if applicable)

Clothing types

  • New Socks
  • New Underclothes
  • Shirts
  • Pants
  • Skirts
  • Dresses
  • Sportswear
  • Shoes
  • Coats and jackets
  • Sweatshirts
  • Hats and gloves
  • Backpacks
  • “Interview” clothes

Hygiene products

  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Combs & Brushes
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Lotion
  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Feminine products

Cleaning Transport Supplies

  • Handcart for transporting deliveries
  • Bags for customers to transport delicate items they receive
  • Access to a washing machine and dryer
  • Funding for Laundery & Dry Cleaning