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Rainie's Foster Closet

rainiesfostercloset.org

A 100% volunteer-run, donation-powered nonprofit providing free clothing, essentials, and gear to foster and kinship families in Western New York — founded in love, named for a grandmother, and guided by the belief that every child deserves dignity, compassion, and care.

📍 100 Ridge Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120  |  Twin Cities Community Outreach Campus View on Map ↗

Program Overview

Who They Are

Rainie's Foster Closet was founded in September 2019 by sisters Jessica Dybdahl and Alicia Moeller — inspired by their own journey through foster care. The name honors their grandmother, Lorraine 'Rainie' Campbell, who was lovingly nicknamed by her husband of 60 years. Their mission is simple: no foster family should ever scramble alone to find what a child needs.

Now in their expanded home at 100 Ridge Road in North Tonawanda — within the Twin Cities Community Outreach Campus alongside the NT Clothing Closet and Food Pantry — Rainie's has grown into a powerful community hub. Entirely volunteer-run and donation-powered, they serve foster and kinship families across Western New York with free clothing, essentials, gear, and the kind of compassionate care that makes every family feel seen.

Rainie's Foster Closet — Children enjoying community in Western New York

Rainie's Foster Closet — Every child deserves love, respect, and kindness

Programs & Services

How They Help

Free Clothing & Essentials

Rainie's provides free clothing, shoes, hygiene products, gear, and essentials to foster and kinship families across Western New York. Whether a child arrives in an emergency placement or needs seasonal items, Rainie's makes sure every child has what they need — with dignity, compassion, and zero red tape.

Rainie Campbell with great-grandchildren — the inspiration behind Rainie's Foster Closet
The Story Behind the Name

Rainie's is named for Lorraine 'Rainie' Campbell — grandmother of co-founders Jessica and Alicia — whose warmth and love inspired everything the organization stands for. Rainie embodied the kind of community care that her granddaughters now extend to hundreds of foster families each year across WNY.

Emergency Placement Support

When a foster parent says yes to an emergency placement, Rainie's is ready. They specialize in meeting children in their moment of need — providing clothing, essentials, and kindness at a moment's notice so every child feels welcome, safe, and seen from the very first night in their new home.

Community Volunteering & Donations

Rainie's runs entirely on volunteer power and community donations. From sorting and organizing clothing to staffing the closet and supporting events, volunteers are the heartbeat of the organization. Community members, businesses, churches, and schools across WNY can donate items or give time to directly serve local foster families.

Reach Out

Connect With the Team

Co-Founder & President

Jessica Dybdahl

Co-Founder, Rainie's Foster Closet

Rainiesfostercloset2019@gmail.com (716) 465-8697

Co-Founder & Vice President

Alicia Moeller

Co-Founder, Rainie's Foster Closet

🌐 rainiesfostercloset.org/contact 📱 Facebook: rainiesfostercloset

Get Involved

Ways to Support

Rainie's Foster Closet runs on community love — and there are so many ways to be part of it. Donate gently used or new clothing and essentials, give financially, volunteer your time, or simply spread the word about this incredible organization in North Tonawanda. Every contribution goes directly to serving WNY's foster and kinship families.

Visit rainiesfostercloset.org/get-involved to donate, volunteer, or find out what items are most needed right now. You can also follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/rainiesfostercloset for updates and ways to help.

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