Clothes For Kids influenced how I see clothes, fashion and community Event celebrates Lynnwood-based nonprofit

Clothes For Kids, a Lynnwood-based nonprofit, clothed 5,678 students in the 2024-25 school year, the highest number in its history. The organization hosted its annual Transforming Lives Breakfast on October 23, seeking to raise $40,000 to support its mission. By Thursday afternoon, they had raised $10,890, not including donations made at the event. Attendees, including volunteers and past customers, shared their experiences, with Anna Vuu recalling how new clothes gave her confidence at school. Executive Director Cassie Morey noted the alarming growth in demand for their services, highlighting the increasing number of students in need.

The organization has served low-income children in Snohomish County and the Northshore School District since 1984. Additionally, Pat Greenstreet received the Sharie Ennis Founders Circle Award for her outstanding volunteer efforts, including donating over 5,000 stuffed animals. Clothes For Kids operates a retail-like environment where students can shop for school clothing, emphasizing the importance of community support.