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A Message From the CEO Dear Friends,
Board of Directors
The year 2023 has officially been deemed one of the most challenging years for Catie’s Closet.
Anne-Marie Sousa
We were met with levels of need never before seen in our organization’s history. More children and families in our communities experienced poverty and homelessness than ever before, which resulted in an increased dependency on our programs and services.
Board President & Founder The Arbors at Dracut
Laura Bisson Co-Founder UnitedHealth Group
New Corporate Headquarters Location
Our work was more essential than ever, and the demand was more than we could’ve ever imagined. Use of our In-School Closet Program and SOS Urgent Response Program tripled. In the fall, we had to halt all new urgent orders as our team worked tirelessly to fill orders for 1,000 children on our waitlist. Despite all of this, we still managed to open 12 new closets and serve 90,000 students. We carefully stewarded monetary donations to meet children’s most immediate needs and put all hands on deck to quickly process and distribute in-kind donations.
Lynne Baril Co-Founder Circle Health
While we still feel the effects of these challenges as we head into a new year, we also feel an immense amount of gratitude for our amazing supporters who continue to step up and answer our calls for help.
Rebecca Gilding State Street
With unwavering support from individuals and organizations across the communities we serve, we remain steadfast in our mission to break down barriers to education for youth in need.
Melissa Herman Login VSI
Vicor Corporation
We promise to be with students every step of the way. Whether they need help one time or throughout their entire school journey, we are committed to walking alongside them, meeting their basic needs so they have the confidence to thrive in school and life.
Jodie Payette Deloitte Consulting
Our vision is that every child can access the essentials that foster physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It’s because of our supporters that we can work to make this vision a reality for thousands of more children in need.
Katie Belanger, CPA
I invite you to read the rest of this report for an in-depth look at the year behind us and all that’s ahead for Catie’s Closet.
Alvaro Jose Doyle
AAFCPAs, Inc. Western Massachusetts Distribution Center
Robin Seldman
Sincerely,
Morgan Stanley
Mickey Cockrell CEO / Co-Founder SOS Urgent Response Program Orders
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Where We Are
GRAFTON CARROLL
BELKNAP
SULLIVAN
Closet Locations
MERRIMACK STRAFFORD
Massachusetts & New Hampshire
ROCKINGHAM HILLSBOROUGH CHESHIRE
16 Closets in New Hampshire
Manchester
Hudson Nashua
51 Closets in Merrimack Valley
49 Closets in Boston 9 Closets in Western MA
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS Catie’s Closet HQ 28 Loon Hill Road Dracut, MA 01826
Catie’s Closet Boston 63 Sprague Street Boston, MA 02136
Catie’s Closet Western MA 16 Deer Park Drive East Longmeadow, MA 01028
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90,000 children served
11 school districts
123 schools
By the Numbers Our services reached far and wide last year with the opening of two new Distribution Centers and 12 new closets. We are poised for continuous growth as we remain committed to serving the increasing number of children in need across dozens of communities in MA and NH.
3 Distribution Centers
18 Team Members
140 Drives Hosted 5,000+ SOS Orders Delivered
560,000 necessities delivered 925+ Volunteers
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$6.3M Necessities Received
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Our Programs Our Mission Catie’s Closet gives children in need life-changing access to clothing and basic necessities so they can thrive in school and in life.
In-School Closets Our In-School Closet Program provides students in grades preK-12 the opportunity to shop for clothing and other basic items during school hours as often as they need. Each Closet is designed to be a bright, welcoming, and safe place students can rely on consistently. The Closets are stocked with donations as well as direct purchases. Donated goods are sorted and stored in our regional distribution centers, and re-stock orders are submitted regularly by volunteers at each school. We aim to provide students with in-style clothing that will make them feel proud, confident, and empowered to express themselves.
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SOS Urgent Response Program
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87% of students believe having access to clothing and personal items in school is important.
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Success Stories “Catie’s Closet provides a safety net for our students. Whether it's due to their socioeconomic status, day-to-day needs that arise during school, or just helping them to feel more comfortable, students know that Catie's Closet is there for them.“ “I just went down to the closet yesterday with a student who was removed from her mom a week ago due to neglect. She was sent to school in a tank top that was too small and not warm enough for the weather. Without embarrassment I was able to say, ’I bet you’d love to pick out a shirt that you love!’ She was able to sort through several options on hangers (like she was at a store), pick one she loved, and twirl in front of the mirror in all smiles! What this does for a student’s confidence, self-esteem, and experience of school as safe and supportive is invaluable. Thank you on behalf of our students and families.”
“Catie’s closet is the highlight of my students’ month. They are brand new to the country, and they had to leave everything behind. Having their own things again is crucial to helping them feel normal and at home again. They also come without weather appropriate clothing, so we visit at the start of every season change.”
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Hundreds of students have received items from Catie’s Closet throughout the year. This has alleviated some families’ stressors on finding uniforms or other items needed for school. We've built family relationships by being able to collaborate with them on getting kids to school and making sure they have what they need when they arrive. Students love being able to choose items themselves and “go shopping” in the closet; it gives them a sense of independence and pride.
I truly cannot speak to one student. Catie’s Closet has helped our children and families immensely in some of their most difficult times, including homelessness, fire, poverty, one parent households, and even two parent households struggling to make ends meet. A huge thank you to Catie’s Closet for all of the hard work they put into what it is and what it means to our families. There’s a very happy 7th grader who is wearing new sneakers at Parthum today. She’s mostly non-verbal, but repeatedly said “Thank you!” with a huge smile on her face, followed by fist bumps. This is the first time we’ve witnessed such joy first hand at Catie’s Closet. Just so uplifting! We feel so lucky to have Catie's closet in our school. The kids call it the magic place. It is really a magical place for our students. Catie’s Closet has vastly improved the culture of our school. It has brought staff, students, and families together as a community. It has helped to build connection within our school community and to increase the well-being of our students.
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In the News Catie’s Closet Opens New Distribution Center, Gives Greater Springfield Students Access to Basic Necessities
Catie’s Closet Opens New Merrimack Valley Distribution Center
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Catie’s Closet’s SOS Urgent Response Program Depleted by Unprecedented Influx of Child Poverty, Homelessness, and Newcomers
Catie’s Closet Hosts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to Provide Confidence to Kids in Need
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Financials REVENUE
Annual Campaign Your annual support helps us continue our work and open more doors for students in need. This support empowers our team with the inventory and tools we need to fulfill orders and stock our Closets. Every dollar gives confidence to our local children, and we cannot understate the magnitude of our gratitude.
Special Events Donated Materials & Services | 69.2%
Special Events | 3.4% Other | 0.4% Earned Income | 2.8% Grants & Contributions | 24.2%
EXPENSES
Our fundraising events throughout the year help support our programming and initiatives to make the Catie's Closet experience magical and transformative for the children we serve. We could not do this without your participation and support from our event sponsors.
Corporate and Foundation Support We are always overwhelmed by the passion and the motivation of companies and foundations looking to support the children in their local communities. We especially thank our Circle of Change partners for their commitment to transforming lives and providing a brighter future to children in need.
In-Kind Donations
Program | 89.8%
From donation drop-offs and corporate and community drives to incredible support for our Amazon Wish Lists, your in-kind donations fill our Closets and allow us to continue as a front-line resource for students in need.
Management & Administration | 10.2%
Management & Administration | 5% Fundraising | 5.2%
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How we use your funds
90%
of every dollar spent is used for direct services
Program | 89.8%
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Our Sponsors
JJ & C Partnership Legacy Building Systems
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Our Partners & Donors
Werler Family Charitable Foundation Trust
Fidelity Investments Sisters of Charity of First Congregational Ottawa Church Sisters of Mercy of the Fiserv Americas Inc CORPORATIONS & It Kicks! Foundation FOUNDATIONS Forest Street Union Church St. Bernadette School ORGANIZATIONS Josephine G. Russell Trust Abbott & Dorothy H. Gap Inc. Stellos Electric Liberty Mutual Foundation Abbvie Stevens Foundations Global Atlantic Financial Temple Adath Yeshurun Medtronic Foundation Abington Bank Adelard and Valeda Roy Group Sisterhood Morgan Stanley Advanced Green Insulation Greater Lowell Road Foundation The Durkin Company Foundation AAFCPA Alice Willard Dorr Runners The Episcopal Church of Pamela D. Everhart Align Credit Union Foundation Greek Ladies Philoptochos St. John the Baptist Charitable Gift Foundation ALKU ALKU Foundation at Sts. Constantine and The First Baptist Church Parker Foundation Amazon.com Anonymous Helen Church of Tewksbury Pledgeling Foundation Anonymous Applied Materials Hampstead Academy The Kraft Group Rands Foundation Arrow Container Services Foundation Hanover Insurance The Lineage Group at Richard and Susan Smith Azzur Group Artemas W. Stearns Trust Company Morgan Stanley Family Foundation Bank of America Aubert J. Fay Charitable Ideal Office Solutions The TJX Companies, Inc. Saab Family Foundation Birch Hill Investment Fund Jeanne d'Arc Credit Union Tonneson & Co Sarah and James Rollins Advisors LLC Battles Foundation JJ & C Partnership Tufts Medicine Trusts Blueprint Medicines Benevity Impact Legacy Building Systems UKG Starbucks Foundation Boston Estate Planning Community Fund Lexington Place Uline State Street Foundation Council Bushrod H. Campbell and Condominium Association Ultra Services, Inc. Tewksbury Country Club Boston Mutual Insurance Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Loomis, Sayles & Company Union Congregational Charitable Foundation Company C.E. Painter Family Fund Loon Hill Plaza, LLC Church The Anne and Henry Brayman, Houle, Keating Cabot Family Charitable Lowell Five Velcro USA Inc. Zarrow Foundation & Albright. PLLC Trust Lowell High School Class of Vicor Corporation The Brennan and Cianciolo Bursaw Gas & Oil, Inc. CAPTRUST Community 1956, 1968, 1970 Westford Women's Club Family Fund CAPTRUST Foundation Medfield High School Winchester Co-Operative The Hamilton Company Cava Mezze Grill Chatter Foundation National Grid Bank Charitable Foundation Charles River Apparel Christensen Dunn Early NCECP Wynn Resorts The Irene E & George A Christ Church United Foundations Fund Network For Good Davis Foundation CKO Kickboxing Community Foundation of Noonan Brothers Painting LOCAL FUNDING The Jack Satter Country Bank Western Massachusetts Northpoint Construction Foundation Covering New England City of Boston Danaher Foundation Management The Joan & Leonard Engle DEI Systems City of Lowell Dearborn STEM Academy NSG Life Safety, Inc Family Foundation Dracut Charity Golf Tourn. City of Lawrence E and R Dutile Family Fund Odysseys Unlimited The McCabe Family Dracut Old Home Days Epilepsy Foundation Operation ELF Charitable Fund Eastern Bank GOV. FUNDING Essex County Community Parkhurst North LLC The Rogers Family Eleo Inc. Foundation People's Bank Committee to Elect Foundation EMD Millipore Co Gisela B. Hogan Charitable PwC Martin J. Walsh The UK Online Giving Encore Boston Harbor Foundation Riverview Heating & Air Commonwealth of Foundation Energy North Incorporated Conditioning Greater Lowell Community Massachusetts Tufts Health Plan Enterprise Bank Foundation Rocketdrop LLC Healey Driscoll Inaugural Foundation F.H.Cann & Associates, Inc. Hearthstone Charitable RSM Committee United Way of Farley White Management Saint Edward Parish Foundation Massachusetts Bay and Federal Home Loan Bank of Horace A. Moses Charitable Salem Five Merrimack Valley Boston Trust Seymour Woodworking, Inc
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INDIVIDUALS Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Abbey Marlene Abodeely Nellie Adams Jill Adie George Aguiar Christine Ahearn Kathleen Akashian Bruce Alexander Laura Alicea Ashleigh Allard Charlotte Allard Mario Alosco Terri Alteri Tami Altieri Susan Amato Mohsin Amiji Patricia Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Mike Andre Patrick Andre Cathy Andre Ellen Andre Leonard Andrews Anand Annigeri Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Antico Jennifer Aradhya Barrie Atkin Cecilia Atkinson Leeann Atkinson Mary Aubert Robbin Ayer Priscilla Ballou Joan Barenscheer Mr. & Mrs. David Baril Christina Baroni Thomas Barrick Martha Barry Anthony Bartlett Peter Battin Meghan Beaton Lou Beaudette Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Beausoleil Sharon Beckett Stephanie Beggan
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Rosemary Charbonneau Kim Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chase Julia Daggett Judith Chelte Mr. & Mrs. Richard Daigle Mr. & Mrs. Don Chelton Edith S Daley Linda Chiozzi Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dame Elizabeth Brodbine Michelle Chisholm Amanda Danielson Ghoniem Susan Chmura Joseph Darmofal Scott Brody Kim Chouinard Ellen Davidson Michael Brown Donna Christopulos Jill Davis Nicholas Brown Donny Clericuzio Jordan Davis Kathryn Broy Mickey Cockrell Joseph Day Cheryl Brunelas Herb Cogliano Elaine Dedinsky Kevin Buckley Sara Cohen Martha Deery Susan Buote Katherine Colantuonio Martha Degnan Rebecca Burch Janet Coleman Jen Delaney Barbara Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Richard Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Mr. & Mrs. Joe Burke Steven Coleman Demaras Sara Burke Lori Conlon Catherine Desharnais Diane Burkhardt Patricia Connelly Pam Desjardins C.F. Buxton Chris Connors Kylie Desrosiers Michael Byrne Susan Cooney Kathryn Destroismaison Kimberly Calhoun Dr. Evan Coravos Susan Devlin Jason Cambra and Valerie Patricia Corbett Mr. & Mrs. Joe DiCarlo Zanelotti Ciara Corcoran Leslie Dickey Marilyn Campbell Corinne Corcoran Nancy Diminico Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cancro Clare Corcoran Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dionne Lynne Capozzi Madeline Corcoran Janice Diperri Beth Capstick Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Cormier Kenneth Dipoto Sheela Carey Mr. & Mrs. Scott Cornett John Dizoglio M Sheila Carney Ann Marie Costa Marion Dodge Mr. & Mrs. Ray Carolan Greg Costa Lauren Donahue David Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Richard Costa Daniel Donahue Katie Carpenter Susan Costa Stephanie Donahue Alisha Carpino Mr. Randy Costello and Ms. Sheleagh Donahue Barbara Carro Rhonda Regan James Donland Doug Carter Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Coughlin Gregory Dooley Mr. John Jarosak & Mrs. Patricia Cox Denise Doppstadt Victoria Casey Erin Creegan Marie Doucette Claudia Castillo DiCampo Mr. & Mrs. Leo Creegan Mr. & Mrs. Al Doyle Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jon Cronin Carrie Dresser Catanzano Mary Lou Crowley Robert Dubman Victoria Cavicchi Mr. & Mrs. Joe Cullen Mr. & Mrs. James Duggan Susan Chabot Mr. & Mrs. William Cullen Max Dulieu J Chamberlain Peter Cumming Richard Dumais Dorothy Chamberland Stacey Curran Mr. & Mrs. Brent Dumont Gregory Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Bill Curry Daniel Dunn Brian Chapman Greg Curtis Cara Dunphy Jordan Chaput
Our Partners & Donors INDIVIDUALS CONT'D... Steven Behm Mr. & Mrs. Bob Belanger Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Belanger Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bendzewicz Mary Bennett Laura Bethard James Bigelow Mary Bigley Colette Bilodeau Kaleigh Bisson Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bisson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bisson Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bisson Mr. & Mrs. Victor Bisson Dan Bisson Janet Bisson Christine Blaisdell Pamela Blanchette Jacqueline Blau Stefan Bodnaruk Tanya Boissonneault Bette Booker Jennifer Bornstein Kevin Borselli Mitch Bosse Ann Boucher Mr. & Mrs. Roger Boucher Joy Boulter Gayle Bourdeau Patricia Boyd Terry Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Tom Brackett Lorraine Bradsher Christopher Braid Christine Branco Alecia Brangan Michelle Bridge Martha Brill Mr. Pete Brock & Mrs. Emily Hayes Brock
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Mr. & Mrs. Jack Durocher Ted Dutter Kurt Eddins George Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Edwards Catherine Egan Susan Egan Gay Ehler Mr. & Mrs. Norman Eisenmann Kathleen Elder Maddie Eldridge Colleen Engel Virginia Esson Loren Ezell Louis and Colleen Fantozzi Laura Farrell Keith Faulkner Remi Fauteux Ruth Ferguson Michael Ferreer Jeff Ferreira Sharonanne Ferris Tessa Field Laurie Fischer Heather Flaherty Nancy Flynn Deanna Foley Laura Foley Mr. & Mrs. Adam Fontaine Priscille Fontaine Ken Foraste Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fortin Kim Fournier Michelle Fraser Pamela Fredrickson Jose Freitas Michael Frieze Rose Frost Kathleen Fullerton Mr. & Mrs. David Fulton Richard Gaffney Stefanie Gagne Mr. Michael Gagnon and Ms. Michelle Costello Brenda Gagnon Joseph Gagnon
Karen Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. John Gallagher Syisha Garcia Edith Garrant Kathleen Gauthier John Gaziano Kathleen Gendron Lori Genovese Gary Comeau & Jill Geoffroy Rita Georges Mary Gerrish Norma Gervais Jonathan Gilbert Jeanne Gilchrest Dr. Mark Gilchrist Mrs. Becky Gilding & Mr. Javier Castillo Mr. & Mrs. Kirt Gillum Maureen Gilroy Wendi Giuliano Sean Glavin Kristine Glynn Sheila Goggin Paula Goodwin Ann Gorgas Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gosselin Judy Govoni Cindy Goy Eric Gravlin Mr. & Mrs. John Greenwood Walter Greenwood Heather Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Eric Groves Mr. & Mrs. Ed Guaraldi Mr. & Mrs. Richard Guaraldi Cindy Guidi Marcia Guimaraes Mr. & Mrs. Dave Guthrie Barry Hackett Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hall Mr. & Mrs. Brett Hammond Patrick Hanley Michelle Harden Mr & Mrs. Raymond Hardy Loreal Harrington
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Kerri Lavertu Mr. & Mrs. Lance McAdam Andrew Lazar Carol McDermott Laurie Leahy Mr. & Mrs. Paul McDonald Colson Leary Sharon S. McDonald Mr. & Mrs. David Kelleher Mr. & Mrs. Jack Leary Mary McDonough Laura Kendall Mr. & Mrs. John Leary Susan McDonough Kaitlyn Kennedy Angela Leavey Thomas McGary Kathleen Kennedy Paula Leavitt Mr. & Mrs. Ed McGonagle Caroline Kennedy David Lee Brent McGrath Katherine Kennedy Karl Leinsing Colleen McHale Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kenney Mr. & Mrs. George LeMaitre Maureen McInerney Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Kenny Christopher Lentner Rita McKenna Cohen Barbara Kessler Jen L'Heureux Sheila McLaughlin Julie Kieck Bin Li Mr. & Mrs. Ed McMahon Kelly Kilfoyle Elizabeth Lindstrom Robert McMahon Tyler Kindy Helen Littlefield Erin McMahon Mr. & Mrs. Curtis King Lorraine Liva Eva McManmon Jean Kinkead Megan Loftin Mr. & Mrs. James Tami Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. David Logvin McNamara Patti Kirwin-Keilty Mr. & Mrs. Paul LoPilato Maureen McNiff Stormi Knight Mr. & Mrs. Richard Loring Frederick McOsker Diane Kolios Rachel Love Natalie McParland Alisa Kosla Mr. & Mrs. Craig Lowe Mr. & Mrs. John McQuaid Jean Koulouris Megan Lustig Debra McQuaide Barbara Krakow Larry and Sheri Lyons Diane Meagher Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Krasnow Kris MacDermott Jaya Mehta Amy Kritzer Emily MacDonald Dr. & Mrs. Eric Meikle Karen Krull Jeremy Mack Paula Mejia Katie Kuczek William Scott Mackie Mr. & Mrs. George Mercuri Devin Kurban Paula Maclellan Karen Merrill Alexandra Lafond Michael Mahar Paula Millard Stephanie Lally Fr. Sean Maher Carol Miller Richard Lamarre Brenda Maille Marjorie Miller Derek Lamoreaux Joan Makarewicz Susan Miller Joanne Lamoureux Nicholas Mancini Joan Miron Teresa Landrum Christine Mancuso Linda Mitropoulos Judi Landry Richard Manganello Mr. & Mrs. Anil Mittal Patty Landry Kim Marcella Kirsten Modestow Maria Lane Mr. & Mrs. Henri Marchand Karen Molloy Renee Langlais Amanda Marcoux Kelly Moore Michelle Languirand Joseph Mario Michael Moran Mary Lou Lapointe Sharon Marrama Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Moran Mr. & Mrs. Mike LaRoche Carol Ann Marshall Cathy Morgan Lisa Lavallee Jillian Martin Krissy Moriarty Matt Lavallee Rick Mastrocola Robin Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Ken Lavallee Constance Mattina Claire Morrissette Marianne Lavatori Debra A Mattina Tiffany Mota
Our Partners & Donors INDIVIDUALS CONT'D... Mr. & Mrs. George Harris Susan Harritt Megan Hart Michele Hart Amanda Harvey Peggy Hassett Karen Hawkes Rose Hawkes James Hayes Sharon Healey JoAnn Heiser Melissa Herman Morgan Higgins Nathaniel Hinson Kristin Hoar Bessie Hoffman Victoria Holland Peter Holtz Amy Hoobler Brian Hooper Tanya Houseknecht Vela Debra Hovanasian Mr. & Mrs. Rand Hoven Gary Hunt Leslie Hyder Scott Hyder Sean Irwin Jill Jackson Kelly Jackson Dawn Jacobs Joseph Jalbert Lynda Johnson Henrick Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Jones Matt Juliano Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jumpp Susan Jussaume Anna Kaiser Rachel Kanaley Harryette Katzen MaryElizabeth Keegan
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Brittany Motzko Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Shepard Jack Moynihan and Carolyn Walsh John Muha Donna Mulrooney Diane Murad Charles Murphy Gary Murphy Kristen Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Steve Murthey Beth Nagy Mr. & Mrs. Farhad Nanji Jane Natola Andrew Nazzaro Bree Neff Joseph Nelson Sheila Nelson Kacey Nestor Quangvu Nguyen Michelle Nicholas John Nichols Andrea Nicholson Tara Nicholson Susan Nicosia Kelly Nocton Emily Noel Mary Nuhibian Dorothy Nutter Tom O Beverly Obremski Elizabeth OBrien Liz O'Brien Michael O'Brien Mr. & Mrs. Robert O'Connor Mr. & Mrs. Brian O'Connor Karen O'Neill Swiga Onyango Mr. & Mrs. Tom O'Reilly Sean Osborne Susan Osche Glenanne Oteri Ruth Otto Hallie Ouellette Mr. & Mrs. Chad Owen
Stephanie Padovano Kathy Pappas Kristin Paquette Patricia Parnell Veronica Parsloe Mr. & Mrs. Rob Parsons Cheryl Pasinato Mr. & Mrs. Roger Patkin Lea Paul Alex Pawlowski Jodie and Scott Payette Mr. & Mrs. Mike Payette Patricia Pearson Gerald Peaslee Rosemary Penna Michael Penta Shanda Pepin Jeffrey Perkins Gregory Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Perrone Robin Perry Stephen Perry The Perry Family Mr. & Mrs. Karl Pessinis Chris Petranto Mr. & Mrs. Joe Petruzziello Thong Phamduy Mr. & Mrs. William Phelan Helen Piscano Elaine Piccone Don Piche Robert Pickett Jessica Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Pa Pierce Jessica Pilat Tia Piracha Elise Piracha Vanessa Plant Jennifer Platt Monica M. Pomare Mr. & Mrs. Jack Porell Roger Porter Kimberly Porzio Mr. & Mrs. David Powers John Pratt Joseph Princi
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Our Partners & Donors INDIVIDUALS CONT'D... Michael Rosenthal Meg Quinlan Brett Racine Maggie Radziewicz Ken Ralff Rita Ralston Danya Raphael Estie Rappaport Elyse Rast Barbara Reardon Eleanor Reich Ellen Reilly Chris Remer Paulette RenaultCaragianes Mr. & Mrs. Nick Rencricca Jessica Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ricco Bradley Rich Jean Rich Jessica Ridlen Katie Riker Juan Rios Lisa Ripley Michelle Ritchotte RuthElyn Rivanis Jason Rives Wendy Crocker-Roberge Carey Roberto Joy Roberts Donna Robertson Jackie Robidoux Gary Robinaugh Diane Robinson and Mark DeMello Beverly Robitaille Marlis Rodriguez Laura Rogers Susan Rogers Julie Rohwein and Jonathan Aibel Dory Rooker Lynne Rose
Jill Rosier Emma Rostock Marlene Rotering Ryan Rourke Robert Rubin Mr. & Mrs. David Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Gary Saffie Linda Sajjad John Salizonni Lisa Sama Kathleen Sanborn Hemalatha Sankaran Elizabeth A Santagati Kathy Santos Veronica Saunders Leigh Savary Mr. & Mrs. Paul Savary Debra Sayre Roselyn Scales Sandra Scannell Elizabeth Scarchilli Richard Schembor and Mrs. Frances Curtis Ronald Schneider Allison Schnipper Maureen Schwartz Stacy Seide Mr. & Mrs. Robin Seidman Jacqueline Seklecki Shirley Seraphin Kim Seth Mr. & Mrs. James Shannon Linda Shaw Donnie Shedd Mr. & Mrs. Donald Shedd Heidi Sheehan Julie Sheehan Mr. & Mrs. David Sidon Lisa Sigman Emanuel Silva Melissa Silva Mr. & Mrs. Albert Silva
Kathy Silvio Kevin Sullivan Paul Silvio Sheethal Surendran Christopher Simard Alyson Swiga Mike Simmons Jaclyn Taylor Marion Simoneau Jimmy Tell Elaine Sirois Jean Tempel Donald Sisson Lisa Tenczar Linda Skory Amy Tetreault Carol Sleeper-Keller David Theriault Hendrika Sluder Patricia Thistle Christine Smith Maureen Thomas Dorothy Smith Mr. & Mrs. Gary Thomas Kristen Smith Bonnie Thompson Mary Smith MaryBeth Thompson Cynthia Smith Leslie Thurber Susan Smith Janelle Tiernan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smithers Mr. & Mrs. Martin Tighe Janine Sniezek Karen Tirozzi Mr. & Mrs. Austin Sniezek Evan Torlin Mr. Robert Snover and Ms. Cheryl Torres Darcy Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Torres Mr. & Mrs. Helmut Snyder Carl Tortola Jason Solomon Dorothy Toth Rebecca Somes Meryl Trachtenberg Maura Sorensen Amanda Trahan Mr. & Mrs. John Sorota Mr. & Mrs. Phil Trombly Karen Soucy Mr. & Mrs. William Trull Michelle Soucy Doug Turchi Mr. & Mrs. Will Soucy Claude Turcotte Nicole Soucy Susan Turgeon Kathryn Sousa Olivia Van Dyke Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Sousa Lisa Van Eek Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sousa Lisa Van Thiel & Richard Caitlin Space Coletta Sumitra Srinivasan Poornima Varadarajan Roy St Andre Lily Vautour Deborah St Rain Mary Vergados Mr. & Mrs. Paul St. Onge Doris Verville Mr. & Mrs. Michael Staiti Mr. & Mrs. Richard Verzone Catherine Stanton Raquel Viela Terri Steadman Germaine Vigeant-Trudel Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stellakis Mr. David Waisel and Ms. Alyson Stellos-Hartsock Laurie Ohlms Abigail Stone James Waldo Philip Stone Lauren Wallace Charles Stromeyer Gig Walsh Cathy Sturtevant Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Walthall
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Anne Weber Nancy Weber Eve Weber Lisa Weber Mr. & Mrs. George Weis Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Welch Helene Welch Ryan Welch Martha Werler Sarah Wharton Margaret Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Welch Pam White Scott Whitehouse Amy Wholley Michelle Willis
Jennifer Wilson Kevin Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Tim Wing Gwen Wiscount Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Witts Jodi Wolin Donna Woodcome Susan Wright John Yaecker Lorelle Yee Kelly Yonaker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zanzerkia Hillary Ziegner Stanley Zube Marc Zwetchkenbaum
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What’s Ahead in 2024 Creating a Confident Nation, One Confident Student at a Time. Over the last 13 years, we’ve witnessed students’ transformations that are only made possible when they have what they need to show up and shine every day. The changes that take place are long-lasting in a child’s life and far-reaching within and outside their communities. It just takes one confident student to create a confident school, a confident community, a confident state, and a confident nation. It’s a ripple effect powered by immediate access to clothing and basic necessities and is the driving force for Catie’s Closet’s work in 2024.
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Our Goals for 2024 By achieving the following goals, with support from our community, we plan to evoke national change in 2024 and beyond.
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“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. I know that Catie's Closet was created in memory of your beautiful daughter who you lost way too early. I am sorry for your great loss. I think it is such a loving, lasting, and compassionate way to celebrate her life. She must be so proud of the generous efforts you have made on behalf of all children.” Thank you very much. Teresa Frye, Greenhalge School Nurse
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Thank you Thank you for supporting Catie's Closet in 2023. Your commitment to helping children in need truly makes an impact throughout the communities we serve. You are the reason students in poverty can succeed in school.
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