RISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet

When students feel good about the way they are dressed, they can more easily focus on learning, growing and succeeding. The RISD Council of PTAs and local PTAs including JJ Pearce are committed to helping students (pre-K through high school) in financially challenging situations gain clothing that they can comfortably and proudly wear.  

Location: 1239 W. Beltline Rd (across from RHS and next to RISD Newcomer Center)

You can support the Clothes Closet by volunteering and donating.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Monday (organizing and sorting): This shift is from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. sorting and organizing donations. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA8AB2BA46-57802278-monday#/

Contacts:
Ruth Fogel 214-808-7824
Ally Vaughn 214-228-6256

Tuesday (shoppers and delivery): This shift is from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. selecting clothing fulfillment for RISD students. Once that is finished the clothes are delivered to the school of the students. Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA8AB2BA46-57804977-tuesday#/

Contacts:
Jenny Cozzolino 214-783-5026
Aynsley Boksiner 469-271-7692

Donations:

What to Donate

New or like-new: 

  • Clean, and current clothing in sizes 3T-Adult XXL+
  • Winter accessories like hats, gloves, scarves, and coats
  • School uniforms
  • Bras and sports bras
  • Backpacks or duffel bags

New:

  • Shoes, preferably athletic shoes
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Toiletries (Expired toothpaste, razors, or hand sanitizer are not accepted)

The Clothes Closet's current needs can be found here.

How to Donate 

  • Contact your school Clothes Closet representative 
  • Take items to the Clothes Closet on Monday mornings, 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., when RISD is in session.
  • The Clothes Closet is open August 25, 2025, through May 4, 2026, and is closed during the summer months and on school holidays.
  • Items must be pre-sorted in two categories: wearable and unwearable.
    • Wearable in like-new condition, and currently in fashion, should be labeled “Clothes Closet.”
    • Unwearable items such as ripped, torn, stained and/or well-worn clothing or non-clothing fabric items (sheets, towels, curtains, etc.) should be labeled “World Wear.” The Clothes Closet sells these to World Wear Project and in-turn, uses the money to purchase needed items.