Welcome to: Our Kids' Closet - Germantown, WI

February Shopping Dates at Our Kids' Closet

2011-12-18T10:30:00.004-06:00

Where did the month go? January flew by at Our Kids' Closet with many donations and lots of shoppers. Thank-you to everyone who made generous donations to start out the New Year.
Meanwhile, when you're cleaning out your closets, please think of us and drop off some clothes for Our Kids' Closet: newborn through size 14/16. Our 24 hour donation bin is located at St. Boniface Church or drop off on any of our open shopping days at Columbia St. Mary's Clinic - both in Germantown, WI.

As always if you are low income, and your kids need clothing (newborn through 14/16), stop in and do some shopping. We've got open shopping dates every month just for you. We look forward to seeing you!

We are open for shopping on the 1st Thursday (6-8pm) and 1st Saturday (9-11am) every month. In February that is on the following days:

Thursday, February 2nd 6-8pm
Saturday, February 4th 9-11am

A Merry Christmas to all

2011-12-18T10:19:00.002-06:00

It’s been a wonderful time of the year. The generosity of our community constantly amazes us. It is modern-day version of the bible’s story of the Loaves and Fishes: our gifts miraculously multiply to take care of many.

In the last month we have received so many generous donations. Here’s just a few…

The girls of Brownie Troop 4475 of Allenton collected and donated 35 winter jackets, plus hats, mittens, and boots. Just in time for the coldest part of winter! Our kids are going to be dressed nice and warm thanks to their efforts.

Germantown’s Girl Scout Troop 2756 held a pajama party at County Line Elementary School with various fun stations for nail & face painting, colored hairspray, and a whipped cream challenge contest. Admission to this fun event: donate an article of clothing. They had about 40 scouts attend, and collected a bunch of clothes that our families can really use.

The wonderful ladies of The Bookies Book Club also took up a collection and donated alot of nice new clothing, pictured here, from shirts to pajamas, to the always-needed underwear.

And then there are all the folks that donate by dropping clothing off at our Donation Bin at St. Boniface Church. The bin has been filled to over-flowing several times in the last few weeks with great stuff... like the secret “santa” that left an entire bag of brand-new socks and tights!! Click here for a map to St. Boniface.

And as always, our wonderful volunteers keep coming, and helping us keep Our Kids’ Closet running like a well-oiled machine.

We are truly blessed to live in a place with such generosity and caring for those around us. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone!! Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Richfield Lioness Did Some Power-Shopping!

2011-10-20T06:36:00.002-05:00

Our Kids' Closet would like to extend a thank-you to the Richfield Lioness organization for their generous donation of new items for our families. With $550.00 in their wallets they went out and purchased new socks, underwear, and pajama's for our families. We certainly will put all of them to good use this next month during our November shopping days where I know that the families you are helping will appreciate your generosity too!

Thank-You Lumen Christi

2011-10-05T07:16:00.000-05:00

Our Kids' Closet would like to express our gratitude to K5-8^th grade Lumen Christi Girl Scouts and their families for their generous donation of like-new and new clothing items. The Girl Scouts planned and held a successful Pajama Party at school and collected many bags filled with beautiful items for our families. As an added bonus I had the pleasure to meet and work with Troop 1390 when they dropped off the bags. So once again, thank you girls for keeping us in mind while you shared of your time and talent for children in the community.

G'Town Police Department & Leadership Germantown Collects clothing

2011-08-23T19:00:00.007-05:00

The Germantown Police Department & Leadership Germantown held their Neighbors Against Crime night – a free family event to help the community learn about keeping their neighborhoods safe. It was also a benefit for the Germantown Food Pantry, and Our Kids Closet. Over 500 people attended, and donated items for both organizations. Thanks to the organizers at the Police Department for their efforts, and to all of those who generously donated. (Pictured is Louise Gagne, Director, Our Kids Closet, and Laurel Schultz of the Germantown Police Department)

Good Shepherd donates school supplies

2011-08-16T17:00:00.001-05:00

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Good Shepherd Catholic Chuch, Memonomee Falls WI, for holding a drive for School Supplies. They gathered a bunch of much needed supplies for us to deliver to the kids in the community – and just in time for school.

New Phone Number....Pass it on

2011-06-27T16:00:00.001-05:00

Our Kids' Closet was without a phone contact for the last month but now we are please to post our new number. Please let others know to contact us at:
262-844-8554

Thank-you St. Boniface Middle School

2011-01-13T13:00:00.000-06:00

Our Kids' Closet would like to express our graditude to St. Boniface Middle School students, and their families, for their cash donation to us. The students planned and held a successful dance at school with the admission proceeds benefitting the facility. I'm sure the kids had fun, and I know I did too, shopping for new Pajama's for the facility with the funds. Thank you for keeping us in mind while you shared of your time and talent for children in the community.

Thank-You St. Boniface

2011-01-12T12:34:00.000-06:00

Our Kids’ Closet would like to extend a special thank-you to the St. Boniface School community for their generous donation of clothing to our facility. This much needed clothing will be put to good use and make an immediate difference to children within our community. Your donation is made even more special because it was organized by kids, for kids. What a great way to spread the gifts of your time and talents!

MOM's Club comes through!

2010-12-30T08:00:00.001-06:00

Thanks to the Mom's Club of Germantown-East! They donated a bunch of new pajamas, socks, underwear and some much-need funds. The kids are going to love it!

A Warm and Caring Donation

2010-11-22T09:04:00.000-06:00

PJ's & Church?? Don't tell the youth group from Stony Hills Presbyterian Church that these two don't normally go thogether. Thanks to their generosity, and creative imaginations, Our Kids' Closet recieved a donation of warm and cuddly PJ's this week. The Youth group hosted a "Pajama Sunday" where the youth could wear their PJ's to church, and bring along one or two pair for us. It was a big success for both the Church, and for some needy families within our community.

Thank-You Stony Hills!

Three years and counting!

2010-06-07T09:12:00.000-05:00

It's hard to believe but Our Kids' Closet has been up and running for three years now. In that time we have experienced many changes. Our facility moved into a new space within the clinic, our client based has doubled, and we have another fabulous co-director, to name just a few. Although we have experienced changes, a few thing have stayed the same, our fantastic volunteers, generous community donations, and the support of Columbia/St. Mary's. Thank you to all, and continue to spread the word about us!

Our Kids' Closet has been distributing free like-new clothing to families in need for 3 years now, and during that time has given assistance to more than 863 families, serving 2414 children.

Project Linus: Does it Again

2010-02-18T15:13:00.001-06:00

Project Linus Blankets

Look at these beauitful blankets! Waiting for me in the collection bin was this wonderful gift from the local Linus Project. Thank you so much for this true gift from the heart. It's donations from organizations like this that continue to make Our Kids' Closet the special place that it is.

The Brownies come thru AGAIN

2009-11-25T06:50:00.004-06:00

Brownie Troop 2512, from County Line School in Germantown has come through again. This is the second time this year that they have held a clothing drive for OKC.

The Troop collected more clothing, and as if that wasn't enough, they made a bunch of fleece hats and scarves. They delivered the whole bunch last night. Once again, these girls have lent a helping hand and shown their great spirit in helping those in need.

Thanks girls!

Boy Scout Pack 112 goes for triple digits

2009-11-25T06:15:00.007-06:00

Scout Pack 112 from MacAurthur School in Germantown are keeping kids warm in our community. They are collecting 100 pairs of brand new pajamas for OKC, in honor of their "100 Years in Scouting" celebration.

The Scouts have already collected and presented Our Kids Closet 64 pair! Wow - that's a lot of toasty kids!

Thanks guys!!!

Brownie Troop Donation

2009-04-28T07:24:00.003-05:00

Brownie Troop 2512, from County Line School in Germantown, recently held a clothing drive to benefit the clients of Our Kids' Closet. After the drive was complete they stopped in to drop their items off, and take a tour of the facility. It was a pleasure to meet them and hear how much they enjoyed the experience of helping others.

Thank-you and way to go girls!