Our mission is to offer gently used clothing and support for literacy to underprivileged children in Martin County, Florida, completely free of charge. We focus on uplifting the children in our community, fostering and enhancing their self-image and confidence. In the 2023-24 period, we proudly served a record 5,359 children. With your assistance, we aim to sustain this vital support for our community and reach the countless children who are still in need.
We gather and provide gently used clothing along with new shoes, socks, and underwear, free of charge, to children in need within Martin County. Donations are meticulously sorted and showcased in our store for convenient selection by families. Additionally, we deliver clothing to families using our traveling van that partners with local non-profit organizations, schools and neighborhoods in need.
Caring for children extends beyond just supplying clothing. We also offer trained volunteer tutors who visit elementary school students reading below grade level, specifically in grades K through 5, at five Martin County Title One schools which are schools that receive federal funding to support the education of economically disadvantaged students. Each school year, we serve approximately 200 children. Students are chosen for reading assistance based on recommendations from their teachers.
We are able to make a real difference for families in need.
Mom Sylvia:
You made Halloween so special for us!
Dad Jean:
With the help of the 4Cs Tutoring Program, I have seen my child's reading skills improve.
Mom Maria
My daughter is so happy to go to school now!
The mobile clothing unit is available to distribute clothing by special request and at events sponsored by our non-profit partners and Martin County Schools.
What our Volunteers say
"I like to use my Spanish skills to help communicate with some of the families that come in to shop".
Susan P.
"I Iove spending time in the 4Cs library picking out books for the children to take home and seeing their eyes light up when they find a book they really like".
Doris M.
"I like sorting through the donated clothing to find the things to hang in the store, so the children have a good selection of items to choose from".
Mary Ann F.
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