Clothes that Build Confidence,
Futures that Shine
Sending children of low-income families in Arlington to school dressed for success
Clothes that Build Confidence,
Futures that Shine
Sending children of low-income families in Arlington to school dressed for success
Our Mission
To provide free clothing for school-aged children from low-income families in a dignified setting—through community donations, partner support, and purchased essentials—so they can feel comfortable and confident to learn, grow, and participate fully in school and community life.
Our Impact
in Arlington, Virginia since 2018
307,000
items of clothing distributed
11,200
pairs of shoes donated
3,800
children served
Client Testimonials
Threads of Gratitude
Thank You To Our Sponsors
News
What's Hangin' on the Clothesline
Give More Than Clothes This Summer
Because every child deserves comfort, confidence, and dignity. As Arlington students head into summer break, children are looking forward to camps, playgrounds, pools, and time with friends. But for many families in our community, summer also means a new challenge: children who have outgrown last year’s shorts, swimsuits, and sneakers—and household budgets already stretched thin. That’s…
Thank You for an Incredible Winter Fundraiser
Thanks to this generous community, our winter fundraiser—Warmth. Dignity. Opportunity.—raised more than $100,000 to support Arlington children and families. This total includes a $20,000 matching gift from our founders and the Bergstrom Foundation, which inspired so many of you to give with extra heart and urgency. Every contribution, large and small, will help ensure students…
Looking to Hire a New Executive Director
We are excited to announce that we are kicking off the search for a full-time Executive Director for The Clothesline. Over the past 7 years, we have grown from serving 300 kids in our first year to serving nearly 1,600 in 2025. Thanks to your support of time, clothing donations and funding, The Clothesline has…