Clothing Our Kids

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Mission: Clothing Our Kids mission is to improve the lives of at-risk elementary school children by providing them with essential school clothing. In this economy, many children do not have clean, appropriate school clothing and this directly impacts *their ability to learn, *their self-esteem, and *their probability of regular attendance. We cannot fix all of their problems, however our goal is to assist these children to receive an equal start in their education and assist them to become successful students and successful adults.

Community Stories

8 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/01/2016

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.

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Quiltski Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/01/2016

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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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/13/2014

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.

Review from Guidestar

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AK047 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/31/2016

Clothing our kids helped our boys last year. I'm so grateful for their work. I've Referred several people within the community.

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Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

06/01/2016

This is a fantastic organization! They were quick and very willing to help! Could not have asked for better service.

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Amie4 Donor

Rating: 5

05/31/2016

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 :)

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P Brown General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/13/2014

A wonderful group of volunteers that have the same goal of helping school children with the basic need of clothing to make their learning time a positive experience. Philip Brown

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BillJCox Donor

Rating: 5

08/09/2014

This is a great organization worthy of donations. It is completely staffed by unpaid volunteers. The main purpose of the chairty is to provide clothing and shoes to at risk pre-school children and through the fifth grade in Sussex County, Delaware.

Review from Guidestar

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