How We Help
With the funds from the Cedar Closet Thrift Store, fundraising events, and financial donations from our partners and the public, Cedar Closet of Flagstaff volunteers operate nine (9) philanthropic programs and services to help the Flagstaff community.
School Clothes For Kids
Cedar Closet of Flagstaff’s School Clothes for Kids program has provided new school clothes, a gift card for new shoes, a health kit, and a new book for children in the Flagstaff area since 1997. Personnel at the elementary and middle schools identify children in need to deliver clothes and supplies for each child.Nearly 1,000 children are served during the school year (August through February).
Flagstaff Elementary schools served are:
- Cromer
- De Miguel
- Killip
- Knoles
- Leupp
- Marshall
- Puente de Hozho
- Sechrist
- Thomas
Flagstaff Middle Schools served are:
- Mount Elden Middle School
- Sinagua Middle School
- Summit High School’s Middle School
K.I.D.S. / Safe Child
The Safe Child Center (SCC) was the first Child Advocacy Center established in Arizona in 1994. SCC serves children & vulnerable adults, and their families who experience victimization, offering a nurturing & attentive environment.
Kiddie Closet
More than 70 families are provided with these necessities yearly.
Bear Hugs
The Cedar Closet of Flagstaff’s Bear Hugs program provides cuddly teddy bears for children and special needs adults experiencing traumatic circumstances. More than 1,000 bears are distributed annually, providing comfort during these difficult times.
Bear Hug teddy bears are distributed to first responders, the Emergency Department at Flagstaff Medical Center, and the Safe Child Center in Flagstaff.
Homeless Help
The Cedar Closet’s Homeless Help program provides clothing, health & daily living supplies, and outdoor survival equipment to local shelters and social service agencies – who in turn provide them to our neighbors who experience housing insecurity. More than 3,500 recipients are served by our partner agencies annually.
Thrift Store Vouchers
,The Cedar Closet’s Thrift Store Voucher program provides a complete set of clothing needs for individuals and families referred by our partner social service agencies in the Flagstaff area. Clients shop at our Cedar Closet Thrift Store to pick out needed items including clothing, accessories, shoes and personal items. More than 750 clients use Thrift Store Voucher program annually.
Sharon Manor Welcome Baskets
Cedar Closet of Flagstaff supports Sharon Manor’s Transitional Housing (Flagstaff Housing Solutions) by providing “Welcome Baskets” for incoming residents. The Cedar Closet’s Sharon Manor program provides necessities for cooking and settling into their new home. Working closely with staff at Sharon Manor, we also provide specific requests in addition to the Welcome Baskets, such as sheets and towel sets.
Sharon Manor is an independent living residence to transition domestic violence survivors and their children into economic self-sufficiency.
A.B.C. - A Birthday Celebration
A Birthday Celebration (ABC) is a program designed to celebrate children’s birthdays. The children are in safe places with their mother or father, who has experienced domestic conflict.
A list of items that the child would like for their birthday is given to Cedar Closet of Flagstaff. Our volunteers truly enjoy fulfilling the requests and make every attempt to shower the children with birthday surprises. Cedar Closet of Flagstaff provides all requests for the children’s birthdays.
We also deliver party essentials monthly to the AZ Veterans Home fostering belonging and friendship.
Share Our Spare
Every usable donation deserves a second life. Items that did ot sell at our thrift store find new purpose through our nonprofit partners. Every effort is made to honor the generosity of our donors