Micah’s Closet provides up to a week’s worth of new school clothes to children in need, through a partnership with schools, churches, community groups, businesses, and individuals. Studies show that children in need are more likely to have higher self-confidence and maintain regular school attendance if their clothes are as nice as clothing worn by their peers.

How does Micah’s Closet do it?

Micah’s Closet works closely with school staff and social workers to provide new clothing for identified children.  The school staff or social workers select the children who need new clothes and supply the clothing sizes to Micah’s Closet.  Micah’s Closet volunteers purchase the clothing and return them to St. Michael. Volunteers place the clothing in a separate colorful reusable bag for each child, and deliver the bags to the school or to the social worker.  School staff members or social workers distribute the gifts of clothing to the selected children.