2024 Corporate Engagement Packet

CORPORATE SUPPORT & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2024

A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Thank you for your interest in supporting Catie’s Closet.

Fornearly14yearsnow,Catie’sClosethasprovidedchildreninneed with life-changing access to clothing and other necessities. We couldn’tdoitwithoutsupportfromareabusinesseslikeyours.

Support from companies is vital to our work and our ability to positively change the lives of thousands of students each day. Your community connections, brand visibility, and own dedication to improving the lives of those around you makes you a powerful partner in change.

When you and your employees support Catie’s Closet, you help childreninyourowncommunitybuildafoundationforahealthylife and a brighter future. The students we support experience many different crisis situations, each challenging and traumatic in their own way. By providing them with access to clothing and basic necessities, they not only feel cared for and valued, but they can focus on school and achieve the life they desire. Your support for local youth in need is an investment in our community’s future.

Our Corporate Engagement Opportunities don’t come with a onesize-fits-all approach. Your business is unique with its own goals, mission, vision, and methods of operation. That’s why the opportunitiesoutlinedinthispacketarecompletelycustomizable.

We want to celebrate the individuals and companies who support our students and make social responsibility an important part of theirculture.Wedothisbyofferingyouopportunitiestochangethe lives of students in need in a way that best aligns with the heart of your organization.

Wewouldbehonoredtocelebrateyouandchangethelivesoflocal youthinneed,together.

Sincerely,

MickeyCockrell,CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Anne-Marie Sousa

Laura Bisson Co-Founder

Lynne Baril Co-Founder

Medicine

Melissa Herman Login VSI

Katie Belanger, CPA AAFCPAs, Inc.

Robin Seldman Morgan Stanley

Catie’s Closet gives students in need life-changing access to clothing and basic necessities.

OUR IMPACT

130 Schools

90,000 Kids

11 Districts

3 Distribution Centers

18 Team Members

2024 GOALS

120,000children served

11schooldistricts

150schools

2,000,000products delivered

5,000+ Special Orders Delivered

560,000 Product Provided

Opened our Springfield Distribution Center

Expanded our Merrimack Valley support with a new Dracut Distribution Center

Hosted our first in-person gala in three years and raised more than $260,000

Added four new staff members

Awarded $100,000 under the MA Economic Development Bill and $375,000 from the FY24 Budget Upgraded our donor management system with Pardot and iDonate

Launched our third trademark for Be Me®

HOW WE SERVE

IN-SCHOOL CLOSET PROGRAM

Our In-School Closet Program provides students in local public schools with clothing and other necessities in a discreet and dignified environment free of charge. We transform unused spaces inside schools where 50% or more of the student population is living in poverty. Accompanied to their closet by a trusted school faculty member, children are granted the agency to choose an unlimited amount of basic necessities to help them attend school and thrive in and out of the classroom.

SOSURGENTRESPONSEPROGRAM

TheCatie'sClosetSOSUrgentResponseProgramisdesignedto supporttheimmediateneedsofchildrentransitioningbetween stablelivingconditions.Thisincludeschildrenwhoare homeless,movingintofostercare,newcomerstotheUnited States,firevictims,andsurvivorsofabusivesituations.Our schoolandvettedsocialserviceagencypartnersplaceaspecial requestorderstatingeachchild’suniqueneeds.Wethencreate acustomizedpackagewithuptotwoweeks’worthofclothing andotheressentials.WeaimtodelivertheSOSpackagewithin 24-48hoursforarapidresponseprovidingimmediaterelief.

URGENT H ELPING CHILDREN IN RESPONSE IN TIMES OF TRANSITION

FROM OUR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

93%

Positive impact on student self esteem when access to clothing and basic necessities is met.

Fromourstudents,havingaccessto clothingandbasicnecessitiesinyour schoolhelpwiththefollowing challengesstudentsmayface:

Bullying

Anxiety,Depression,andother mentalhealthstruggles

SelfEsteem

FittinginwithPeers

ParticipatinginClass

87% of students believe having access to clothing and personal items right in your school is important.

“Catie's Closet has been a game changer for Renaissance School. The students are comfortable asking for needed clothes, socks, or hygiene essentials. Parents who have been evicted from their housing are left with nothing. The family and student are beyond grateful for the needed items. Many times the student and their families are left speechless because they know people or Catie's Closet cares. They have hope for another day.”

“One day we had a student removed from their home. A social worker picked them up from school. Because we had Catie's closet this student was able to go to a foster home with both regular clothing for day to day and school uniforms. It was a terrible situation made bearable by Catie's Closet!”

“As a school counselor I can often feel limited in meeting the needs of my students however Catie's Closet has given me the resource every student should be provided - clean clothes that allow for self expression and preparedness for weather and toiletry items that help them take care of themselves and help them feel their best.”

BECOME A CIRCLE OF CHANGE PARTNER

WALK IN THEIRSHOESPARTNER

Committed to the growth of Catie's Closet and helping more children in crisis find a brighter tomorrow.

LEADERSHIP PARTNER

$100,000

SCHOOLSUCCESSSPONSOR

SCHOOLCLOSETPROGRAM SPONSOR

RESPONSEPROGRAM SPONSOR

HAIRCAREFORALLSPONSOR

SPONSOR

Leadership Partners invest $100,000 or more in philanthropic and sponsorship opportunities in Catie’s Closet on an annual basis

SOS URGENT RESPONSE PROGRAM SPONSOR

$50,000

Distinctive program focused on ensuring children transitioning between stable living conditions are provided with up to two weeks of clothing and necessities to provide relief during crisis situations.

NEW IN-SCHOOL CLOSET PROGRAM SPONSOR

$40,000

Funds the building of a Catie’s Closet in a new school and maintains $20k in inventory throughout the first school year.

SCHOOL SUCCESS SPONSOR

$25,000

Your investment allows the operation of one In-School Closet n an elementary school at full inventory for one year. The high school sponsorship is $50,000.

WALK IN THEIR SHOES SPONSOR

$25,000

Supports 1,000 children EVERY STEP OF THE WAY with brand new sneakers and footwear.

HAIR CARE FOR ALL SPONSOR

$10,000

Provideschildrenwithnaturalandtexturedhairwiththespecializedproducts neededtoshowupandshineeveryday.

All sponsorship levels will receive customized recognition on our website and digital media, in-closet signage, and personalized employee engagement events.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a highly customizable variety of options to engage your team in fundraising and volunteer opportunties.

HOST A DRIVE

Reach 100% employee engagement by hosting a drive for our most urgently needed items. We provide you with a customized digital flyer to help advertise your drive, as well as the option for donation boxes. We also provide you with our Amazon Wishlist for a convenient way to give. Once your drive is complete, pick up is available for qualifying locations.

IN- HOUSE PROCESSING PARTY

Level up your Host a Drive and bring the volunteering experience to your office with our Processing Party Kit! Along with the flyer and supplies for your clothing/toiletry drive, we will send you a kit to sort and process your donations. The kit includes processing instructions and color coded materials to make your Processing Party a fun, engaging team opportunity that makes a big impact.

CORPORATE MATCHING

Consider adding Catie's Closet to your company's payroll donation deduction program! Connect us with your HR or CSR team to include Catie's Closet as an option. We are actively seeking company partners to help match various fundraising efforts throughout the year to double the impact in your local communities.

PEER-TO-PEER TEAM FUNDRAISER

Raise money for local schools, together! Our peer-to-peer fundraising platform can be customized to your company’s fundraising goals. We set up a branded page for you which you share with your team, clients, and entire network to maximize your fundraising efforts and impact. This is a great option for yearround support. Click here to view a recent page we created for one of our partners.

SORTING AND PROCESSING

Be a part of the Catie’s Closet magic with your gift of time and assistance in sorting and processing donations! Volunteer opportunities are available at our Distribution Centers in two-hour, weekday shifts for groups of up to 20 people per shift.

CLOSET CHAMPION

Help us make every Closet experience warm and welcoming as a Closet Champion! A Closet Champion visits their assigned closet weekly/biweekly during school hours to make sure it is clean, well-stocked, and organized. If there are any items needed for the closet, the Closet Champion works directly with our Distribution Centers to restock the closet. There is the option for three to four people to share the responsibilities of the position.

BOARD MEMBER/ADVISORY

The Advisory Board Member works in partnership with our team and is an Ambassador of the organization in their community. This position would requiring lending your skills, guidance, network and knowledge to help Catie’s Closet grow and achieve its goals.

SKILLED VOLUNTEERING SUGGESTED

Give the gift of your team’s talents! We are often looking to collaborate on various projects and initiatives to support our operations and programming. This is a flexible, ongoing position.

CATIE’S CLOSET LETS ME BE ME

OurworkatCatie’sClosetgivesstudentsresourcestomeettheirmostbasic needs,butit’sthe“BeMe”factorthattrulygivesthemthefreedomtolove whotheyareandsharethemselveswiththeworld.

“BeMe”notonlytellsourstudentstheyarePERFECTthewaytheyare,butit encouragesallofustolovewhoweareasindividuals.

Whenallofusbelieveandadoptthismessage,wecreateanenvironment builtoncompleteinclusivity,whereallvoicesareheardandrespected.

“BeMe”pavesthewaytoaworldof toleranceandunderstanding.

THE BE ME PROJECT

Tap into the creativity and innovation among your employees to help spread the Be Me movement and empower your team!

DESIGN

Create a visual answering the question, "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ME?". Individuals in your company can share what they enjoy or how they define their authenticity. Images can be used in social media posts or reels.

Feature your company on our blog with a post answering the question: "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ME?". You can interview employees to learn more about their "Be Me" story, giving your team members the opportunity to share who they are as individuals.

BLOG RECORD

Individually or as a group, create a 30 second video answering "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ME?". Visit www.catiescloset.org/be-me-initiative and view three featured students for ideas. Please include a headline and your name with the video.

TheBeMeMovement givesusallthepower toconfidentlysay: Iamperfect thewayIam. Iloveeverything aboutmyself. Icanusemyabilities tochangetheworld forthebetter. SHOP THE BE ME

YEAR LONG GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

GALA

FILL THE BUS 5K

Our largest fundraiser of the year! Join us for our Annual Gala for fun, bidding and hearing about how your gift makes an impact!

ATTEND THE EVENT DONATE IN KIND PRODUCT

Make an impact during the back-to-school season by helping us collect product for our busiest time of year!

BE AN EVENT SPONSOR HOST A DRIVE BUILD CONFIDENCE PACKS BRING THE BUS TO YOU

Our newest event gives a “behind-the-door-look” of our organization at our Distribution Center.

BE A VIRTUAL TEAM BE A 5K SPONSOR RUN IN PERSON WITH 5K KIT

YEAR ROUND GIVING

The Season of Giving comes at a critical time for our students during the winter months. Help our students prepare for the temperature drop.

HOST A GIVING DRIVE OR GIFT CARD DRIVE BE A GIVING TUESDAY SPONSOR JOIN OUR CORPORATE MATCHING PROGRAM

“I have been a school nurse for close to 30 years. Since it arrived I have seen Catie's Closet bring comfort, cleanliness and confidence to our children. It has filled a big gap. It is a resource that I turn to time and time again. It is a clean change of clothes for the little ones who have been sick or had an 'accident'. It is comfort for the child who comes to school wearing shorts in the winter or sweats when the temperature is +80 degrees. It is comfort for the child who is wearing pants that no longer button. It is a warm jacket and boots rather than a sweater when it is snowing. It brings a smile and pride to the child who was wearing soiled clothing. It is a pretty ponytail to the little one who didn't get her hair brushed. It is an expression of love and care.”