LYNNWOOD — A nonprofit group that provides clothing for low-income children in Snohomish county wants to thank the people who helped it mark another successful year.
Clothes for Kids, based in Lynnwood, provided 5,238 wardrobes to children during the recent school year. That’s up more than 50 percent compared to two years ago.
Every wardrobe included enough clothing to dress one child for one season: three pairs of pants, three shirts, one light jacket, one heavy coat, three sets of underwear, and a pair of shoes.
“Kids were able to go shopping twice a year,” said Inga Paige, the nonprofit’s executive director.
Now, the organization is thanking the many people in the community who helped achieve the mission.
Eligible children are referred to Clothes for Kids by their school counselor, teacher, or administrator.
Once approved, the children and their parents are invited to visit Clothes for Kids. The operation resembles a typical retail store. Patrons can select a full wardrobe from the selection of new and gently used clothing. The children and their families may visit Clothes for Kids twice per year, once in the fall, and once in the spring.
“Just two years ago, we provided 3,500 wardrobes for children in need,” Paige said. “We have seen the need increase each year, and thankfully, due to our volunteers as well as the support in the community from individuals, businesses, and community organizations, Clothes for Kids has been able to meet that demand.”
The nonprofit is grateful for “every volunteer who contributed to more than 7,900 volunteer hours this year, every donor and community group that helped us meet this need,” Paige said.
Since 1984, Clothes for Kids has helped by meeting the clothing needs of low-income children here. Clothes for Kids provides, at no cost for families, both fall and spring wardrobes, including underwear, socks, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies in a retail store environment.
Ahmed Fawzi: 425-339-3449, afawzi@heraldnet.com.
How to help
Clothes for Kids accepts donations of cash, checks, new clothes or used clothes. For more information, go to www.clothesforkids.org.
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