I volunteered on a Sussex County elementary school for six years and heard sad stories about children who only had one set of clothes or a pair of shoes that were falling apart. I've seen them grow because there is such a huge need and the woman who started COK is so passionate about helping these children. She is tireless! COK now works directly with school nurses to make sure these children are given clothes.
As a volunteer I see the enormous need in our community. Clothing our kids is all volunteer, and has grown exponentially since Mary Rio began the effort in her home distributing second hand clothing five years ago. What these children did before, I don't know! Thanks to all our sponsors and corporate donors we now distribute mostly new clothes to children who otherwise have nothing.
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Mary Rio and her "Clothing our Kids" is completely hands on. Everything goes to the kids she helps. Well worth your time and money. Poor young children without the resources for appropriate school clothes are the beneficiaries of her program. She works through the nurses and social workers at the schools she helps.
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This is a fantastic organization! They were quick and very willing to help! Could not have asked for better service.
This is an incredible foundation that is run by wonderful people. They do not make a cent, but they are rewarded through seeing those less fortunate now having something clean to wear and shoes to walk in. It's heartbreaking to think how some people live...but instead of just saying how sad it it, one woman took her feelings and decided to do something about it. Please donate if you haven't already. It is a great cause :)