Want to help WJCS and the Kids’ Kloset create their “bags of love”? It’s as easy as donating your children’s gently used clothing to this volunteer-driven program. Volunteers assemble outfits for needy children once having received orders for specific families from local social service agencies. These gifts of clothing extend beyond the physical as decent clothing can boost a child’s self-esteem, which in turn often funnels into better school performance. Plus, it reduces stress on parents who are scrambling to provide for their youngsters.
Donations of gently used children’s clothing (sizes newborn to XXL), shoes (all sizes), and new diapers, underwear and socks are welcome. Items can be dropped off at the Kids’ Kloset, 170 E. Post Road, off Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids’ Kloset also welcomes volunteers to help sort and package clothing.
You can also attend the third annual WJCS Kids’ Kloset Bags of Love Fashion Show that features 80 children modeling donated clothing. The event is sure to be fun and meaningful. Old Oaks Country Club at 3100 Purchase Street in Purchase hosts the adult event held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on May 15. Ticket price is $360. Reservations are required. 831-7616. [email protected]. wjcs.com.
