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
325,000
items of clothing distributed
12,000
pairs of shoes donated
3,900
children served
Client Testimonials
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
News
What's Hangin' on the Clothesline
The Clothesline Named a 2026 Arlington Turkey Trot Beneficiary!
We’re excited to share that The Clothesline has been selected as one of the ten beneficiary organizations of the 2026 Arlington Turkey Trot! The Arlington Turkey Trot is one of Arlington’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions, bringing together more than 4,000 participants each year while raising critical funding for local nonprofits. We’re honored to be one of…
Shopping event at Lilly Pulitzer Tyson’s Galleria to support The Clothesline
Love Lilly Pulitzer? Here’s a great reason to shop! Join us at Lilly Pulitzer at Tysons Galleria on Sunday, September 20 from 3–6 p.m. During this special shopping event, 10% of purchases will benefit The Clothesline for Arlington Kids, helping us provide free, seasonally appropriate clothing to low-income Arlington students. It’s an easy—and colorful!—way to…
We’re excited to announce that The Clothesline is featured in Target Circle™!
We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through September 30, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will…