Program Overview
Who They Are
Closet of Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Summerville, South Carolina — serving the Charleston area and beyond. Founded on the conviction that no child in foster care should go without, the organization provides free clothing, essentials, and emergency relief to children and youth in foster, kinship, and adoptive families throughout the state.
Powered entirely by community volunteers and donations, Closet of Hope serves not just children but the caregivers and families around them — including youth aging out of the system who need life skills support, mentorship, and housing resources as they transition into adulthood. Every item given, every hour volunteered, and every dollar donated goes directly to serving the most vulnerable children in South Carolina.
The Closet of Hope team at their Holiday Workshop — bringing hope to foster families across the Charleston area
Programs & Services
How They Help
Closet of Hope provides free clothing and essential items to children and youth in foster, kinship, and adoptive families throughout South Carolina. Every child who enters care deserves to arrive with what they need — and Closet of Hope makes that happen through community donations and volunteer-powered distribution.
When a child enters care unexpectedly or a family faces sudden crisis, Closet of Hope steps in with emergency relief — providing immediate access to clothing, supplies, and essentials so caregivers can focus on the child rather than scrambling to meet their basic needs.
Youth aging out of the foster care system face the transition into adulthood with little support and fewer resources. Closet of Hope walks alongside these young people with life skills support, mentorship, and housing resources — because the system's responsibility to them doesn't end at 18.
From Holiday Workshops to seasonal donation drives, Closet of Hope mobilizes the Charleston community to show up for children in care throughout the year. These events build community awareness, replenish inventory, and create meaningful connection between volunteers and the mission they're supporting.
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Closet of Hope
Summerville, SC — Serving the Charleston Area
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Ways to Support
Every role at Closet of Hope makes a direct difference for children in care. Volunteer by hosting a drive, sorting clothes, scheduling social media, or recruiting donors. The organization is also actively seeking a large warehouse to expand capacity and serve more children across South Carolina.
Also on Facebook and Instagram @closetofhopesc. Visit closetofhopesc.com to get involved.
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Support free clothing, essentials, and emergency relief for children in foster care throughout South Carolina — powered by community volunteers and donations.
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