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The Closet provides clothing and accessories free of charge for work, school and everyday to women and children of all ages in need who live in the St. Croix Valley and surrounding communities in the East Metro area of Minnesota and in western Wisconsin. We are currently serving approximately 100 women and 180 children each month.
How you can be involved.
The Closet accepts donations of gently used, in-season, quality women's and children's clothing and accessories for all occasions. The Closet operates with the support of volunteers who sort and stock donations, and assist clients when they come to select clothing.
Location
We are located next door to the Food Shelf at 5898 Omaha Avenue North behind the Super America on the south side of Highway 36 in Oak Park Heights.
Hours of Operation
The Closet is currently open to serve clients and accept donations during the following hours:
Monday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday: 4 pm - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 1 pm
For more information about donations or to volunteer, please contact us at 651.351.0341.
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Yvonne stopped by the agency one day to announce that she had a job interview the next day and was so excited she was jumping up and down. As she was sharing her news it occurred to her that she had nothing suitable to wear to a job interview. When she arrived at The Closet, her interview was to take place that day at 1pm and her confidence was shaky. We assured her that she had come to the right place. With little time to spare she was partnered with a volunteer who was eager to help her. She had little idea what to wear because she had not been employed for some time, and had lost everything the year before.
Within 30 minutes Yvonne found dress pants, a couple of coordinating tops, jewelry, shoes, a purse, and a long wool coat. Her excitement could be heard and felt throughout The Closet! She left for her interview a changed person, with her confidence back, because she felt so good about how she looked. She commented that she was "wearing shoes that made her sound like a lady'" because of her new heels, and that she felt like a different person with her new clothes. She came back a couple of days later to inform us that she got the job, and expressed her gratitude for the support she had received.
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