November 2016


2890 S. Colorado Blvd.
Unit M-3
Denver, CO 80222
720.379.4630

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STORE HOURS:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursdays:
9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Second Saturday of the month:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 25th

DONATIONS ACCEPTED 24/7

Now you don't have to wait for store hours to drop off items! Use our outdoor collection bin in the courtyard in front of our store whenever it suits you.
 
See our donation guidelines for more information about the kinds of items we're looking for.
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VOLUNTEER
There are so many ways you can help us serve the students in the Denver Metro area.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities here!
KEY CONTACTS

  Katie Jones Jadwin
Executive Director

Valerie Lunka
Development Director

Robin Rose
Program Manager

Eileen Robinson
Volunteer Coordinator

WHAT WE DO

Since 2008, Clothes To Kids of Denver (CTKD) has provided nearly 35,000 school wardrobes to students in need throughout Metro Denver.

Why is an appropriate wardrobe so important?

For children and teens, clothing is more than a basic need - it's key to their success in school. When students have quality clothing that helps them feel confident, they are more likely to attend school with the self-esteem needed to succeed academically.

At Clothes To Kids, students shop in a store-like environment with the help of staff and volunteers who are dedicated to providing a high level of personalized service.

Clothes To Kids serves students from ten Denver Metro counties, meaning that about 190,000 students are eligible for our services.

It costs Clothes To Kids about $50 to provide a full school wardrobe for a student in need.

Help us ensure we have enough wardrobes to supply this fall's students with the clothes they need to succeed. 

From the Executive Director

All of us at Clothes To Kids have so much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Thanks to YOU - our clothing donors, volunteers and financial supporters - our boutique has already given away more than 7,000 school wardrobes in 2016.  
 
Each wardrobe that we give makes a difference in the life of a student in need. This note from a mom who recently visited Clothes To Kids with her five children says it all:  "Shopping at Clothes To Kids is so wonderful. The excitement and joy continues to bubble forth every time my children wear the darling clothes acquired at your organization. It gives me hope that someone, you, cared enough to help."

As you gather with with family and friends this holiday weekend, please remember our heartfelt appreciation, and that of our shoppers. We couldn't do it without you! 
  
Warm regards,

Executive Director
Clothes To Kids of Denver

PS:  Please help us expand our reach by forwarding our newsletter to your friends, co-workers, and others who may be interested in learning more about what we do!



Schedule Your Donation Today!

Every kid deserves a warm coat, shoes that fit and clothing that helps them feel great. That's why we are asking you to help us raise $30,000 in support of our mission by donating on Colorado Gives Day, December 6, 2016. Clothes To Kids offers students in need a fun, dignified shopping experience unlike any other available in the Denver Metro Area. We count on the support of our donors to make sure every student leaves our boutique feeling comfortable, confident and prepared to thrive. Thank you for your support!
Here's how to give:
  • Visit the CTKD Profile on ColoradoGives.org and donate any time during the 24-hour period starting at 12 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6th.
  • Want to give right now? You can pre-schedule your donation for December 6th today (you will be asked to create a basic profile on the website). CTKD will benefit from the incentive fund and you won't have to worry about remembering to donate on 12/6.
  • The Colorado Gives Day $1 Million Incentive Fund will increase the value of every dollar donated. Simply put, the more you donate the more we will receive from this special "bonus" fund.
Another Record-Breaker!

Clothes To Kids had a record shattering back-to-school season, serving more than 3,000 kids in just three months! 

With cold weather approaching, we are expecting at least 1,000 more shoppers before the year is through. Please help keep our store stocked with our most needed items:

  1. NEW underwear and socks (kids size XS-adult)
  2. Shoes that are in good condition and suitable for school. Our most popular styles are athletic shoes (tennis, basketball, running, skate, etc.), slip-ons (i.e. Vans), canvas (i.e. Converse or Toms) flats, boots (all types) and black uniform shoes. Our most needed sizes are for elementary school age children (kids size 10-size 5 youth).
  3. Warm winter coats (kids size XS-adult)
  4. Jeans and pants! Girls (4T-18), Boys (4T-20), Young Women (sizes 00-26) and pants/shorts for Young Men (especially waist size 27-36)
  5. School uniforms for elementary/middle school age kids (pants, dresses, jumpers or skirts in khaki, black, navy or plaid; solid color polo shirts)
For more information about the items we accept, our greatest needs and how to donate clothing, check out our  Clothing Donation Guidelines.
Special Extras for Shoppers
Clothes To Kids supporter, Leslie Franklin, arranged for the Alliance of the American Dental Association to assemble 1,500 kits during the ADA's national convention held in Denver. The "Head to Toe" kits included dental hygiene supplies, oral health care tips and personal care items like a comb, tissues, gloves and socks. Thank you, Leslie!
ADA Alliance members Leslie Franklin, Head to Toe co-chair Carol Heimann and Stephanie Bird show off a basket of completed "Head to Toe" kits.
Amazon

Shop for the Holidays AND Support Clothes To Kids!
Doing some Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping on Amazon.com? If you want your purchase to support Clothes To Kids, enter the site through AmazonSmile.

It will not change any of your Amazon account/settings or impact your Prime member status and 0.5% of your purchase will go back to Clothes To Kids.

While you're there, consider sending us some love through our Amazon Wish List . The socks, underwear and other supplies on this list are a great way to support our mission. Even better, your purchases ship directly to our shop!