FilltheBus
Ten years of filling the bus, together!
It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our 10 year of Fill the Bus! th This accomplishment is possible thanks to our incredible community, the Catie’s Closet team, and generous partners.
Since 2016, Fill the Bus has helped tens of thousands of children start school with clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and all of the essentials they need to show up and shine every day. With consistent access to these items through their In-School Closet, students attend school confidently, from the first day to the last.
Whether you’ve just joined us or have been with us from the start, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.
Here’s to a decade of impact and many more to come, thanks to your support!
Mickey Cockrell | CEO
Our Fill the Bus Goals
To prepare 140 closets and fill 600 SOS orders over the next 12 weeks, we challenge you and our community to:
100,000 items Donate Host Create
50 Drives 1,000 Confidence Packs
Catie’s Closet gives children in need life-changing access to clothing and basic necessities so they can thrive in school and in life.
We are consistently expanding into new cities and schools across Massachusetts and New Hampshire to break down barriers to children’s education. With continuous growth comes a constantly increasing need for support.
19 Closets in New Hampshire
14 Closets in Western MA
55 Closets in Merrimack Valley
52 Closets in Boston
IN-SCHOOL OPENING A DOO CLOSET PROGRAM TOABRIGHTERFUTURE
HILLSBOROUGH
Choose your company’s level of participation from our customizable engagement opportunities.
All Fill the Bus participants are encouraged to contribute a suggested donation of $500 or more to help cover material and production costs.
FUND IT.
Help stock Catie’s Closets at the start of the school year with a signature event partnership.
GIVE IT.
Host a clothing and basic necessities drive and achieve 100% employee participation.
SHOP IT.
Shop from an online wish list curated for your company to track progress and provide urgently needed items.
Build Confidence Packs with your team to fulfill the most urgent needs of the thousands of children we serve. PACK IT.
RAISE IT.
Rally your employees, customers, and their networks to help fill the bus, virtually!
We’ll bring the big yellow school bus to your office as a fun celebration for your company’s successful drive collection. DRIVE IT.
Fund It.
Signature Event Partner
Help stock Catie’s Closets at the start of the school year – providing clothing, toiletries, and school supplies to students across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
PRESENTING PARTNER – $100,000
An Anonymous DonorwillMatchYour Donation
Foreverydollaryoudonate, ourgenerouspartnerwillmatch1:1 matchforgifts$5,000andabove, doublingthesupportwe canprovidetochildrenand familiesinneed.
Named as Fill the Bus Presenting Partner on all digital and print materials
Prominent recognition on our website, print materials, and digital communications as part of our Leadership logo block
Customized “Bus Stop” employee engagement experience at your headquarters during Fill the Bus
Additional co-branded service opportunity at your headquarters or a Catie’s Closet Distribution Center
LEAD PARTNER – $50,000
Event speaking opportunities and joint press statements with your CEO or spokesperson
A professionally produced 3–5 minute spotlight video on your company’s impact, featured on both our websites
Named as Fill the Bus Lead Partner on all digital and print materials
Logo recognition on our website listing and visibility in Catie’s Closet digital communications, print materials, and newsletters
Customized “Bus Stop” employee engagement experience at your headquarters during Fill the Bus
Spotlight interview and blog feature featured on our social media and website
An impact report with stories, photos, and key data on your Closet’s reach and student testimonials that highlight the real-life impact of your sponsorship
Fund It.
CONFIDENCE PARTNER – $25,000
Logo featured on our website and visibility in Catie’s Closet digital communications, print materials, and newsletters
Customized “Bus Stop” employee engagement experience at your headquarters during Fill the Bus
Social media company spotlight series
An impact report with stories, photos, and key data on your Closet’s reach and student testimonials that highlight the real-life impact of your sponsorship
COMMUNITY PARTNER – $10,000
Recognition on our website and visibility in Catie’s Closet digital communications, print materials, and newsletters
Customized “Bus Stop” employee engagement experience at your headquarters during Fill the Bus
An impact report with stories, photos, and key data on your Closet’s reach and student testimonials that highlight the real-life impact of your sponsorship
PARTNER – $5,000
Customized “Bus Stop” employee engagement experience at your headquarters during Fill the Bus
Website listing and visibility in Catie’s Closet digital communications, print materials, and newsletters
SUPPORTER – $2,500
Website listing and visibility in Catie’s Closet digital communications, print materials, and newsletters
Host a Drive for Urgent Needs
Encourage employees to repurpose gently used youth clothing from their homes or purchase new items to achieve up to 100% participation in your company drive.
We provide a custom flier with accepted items, donation links, and branded boxes. Pickup options are scheduled in advance for qualifying drives.
Choose a general essentials drive or focus on one of our most-needed categories below. SOCKS & UNDERWEAR
Shop It.
Shop A Customized Wish List
Your company can fill the bus with just a couple of clicks!
Purchase our most urgently needed items directly from a custom Amazon Wish List! We will create your list to include items that support your local Distribution Center, impacting students right in your community.
Items will ship to your office so you can track your employees’ purchasing progress. Pick up options are scheduled in advance for qualifying drives.
WATCH:
Seewhatyourcompany’sonline wishlistdrivecanprovidefor localchildreninneed.
Pack It.
Hygiene Pack
GOAL: 250 Packs
YOUTH HYGIENE PACK
Kids’ Shampoo
Kids’ Body Wash
Kids’ Toothpaste
Kids’ Toothbrush
Deodorant
TEEN HYGIENE PACK
Shampoo
Body Wash
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Body Lotion
Packs may be packaged in a clear bag.
Confidence Pack bags provided by Catie’s Closet at an additional cost.
Undies Pack
GOAL: 250 Packs
YOUTH BOY PACK
Boys’ Underwear
Size 4T-14 | Any Style
Boys’ Socks
Size S-L | Any Style
TEEN BOY PACK
Men’s Underwear
Size S-XL | Any Size & Style
Men’s Socks
Size 6-12 | Any Size & Style
YOUTH GIRL PACK
Girls’ Underwear
Size 4-16 | Any Style
Girls’ Socks
Size S-L | Any Style
TEEN GIRL PACK
Women’s Underwear
Size 5-9 | Any Size & Style
Women’s Socks
Size 5-12 | Any Size & Style
Confidence Packs fulfill the most urgent needs of children relying on our In-School Closet Program and SOS Urgent Response Program. Select one or two packs, and we will provide you with a customized, detailed flier. Your team can donate a completed pack or gather for a team-building activity to build the packs with items donated by employees.
Pack It.
School Pack
GOAL: 250 Packs
ITEMS 3 Notebooks 1 Package of Pens 1 Package of Pencils 1 Ruler 2 Glue Sticks 5 Folders
1 Package of Highlighters 24 Pack of Crayons
1 Package of Markers
1 Packages of Colored Penciles Pencil Case
1 Package of Loose Leaf Paper
School Packs must be packaged in a backpack.
Back-to-School Outfit Pack
GOAL: 250 Packs
Give a child a complete back-to-school outfit! Each participating employee will receive a card describing the needs of child. Employees can donate a brand new outfit to clothe that child in confidence on the first day of school! Promotional poster and donation boxes included.
Packs may be packaged in a clear bag. Confidence Pack bags provided by Catie’s Closet at an additional cost. ADD A BACKPACK Youth Girl Backpack Youth Boy Backpack Teen Girl Backpack Teen Boy Backpack
SOLD OUT: Merrimack Valley
Drive It.
Beep, beep! Give confidence by the busload!
Host a Bus Stop event at your office, complete with a school bus and customized banner featuring your logo.
Host a drive or build confidence packs 2-4 weeks before your Bus Stop event. During your bus event, our team will be on-site to take pictures of your employees filling the bus with their generous clothing and toiletry donations. Gather everyone for a team picture that will shine on your social media channels and marketing materials. Invite your customers and community to drop off their donations to amplify your impact!
Cost: Varies. Companies will be invoiced for the bus and banner cost.
WATCH: Longtimepartner Tonneson&Cofillsthebus for kidsinneed.
Because everyone has the right to feel comfortable in their own skin.”
“Having resources in school means accessing materials and support that enhance learning of students and Catie’s closet being a part of our school allows students to not have to focus on anything other than doing well academically and being a child.”
“I feel like I don’t know what would I have done if I didn’t have Catie’s Closet”
“My friends often stay at home because they either don’t have clothes to wear or haven’t showered.”
“Feeling
comfortable in your clothes makes your mental health better.”
Mickey Cockrell mickey@catiescloset.org Bethany Welch bethany@catiescloset.org
