Our Mission
The mission of Clothing Our Kids is to improve the lives of at-risk Head Start through High School students by providing them with new school clothing. Not having essential clothing has a direct negative impact on their self-esteem, attendance and ability to learn, and can lead to bullying. It is COK's goal to assist these youngsters with an equal start in their education and to help them become successful students.
What we do
Founded in Millsboro in 2012, Clothing Our Kids provided approximately 850 items to 150 students that year.
News & Events
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Annual Golf Tournament
Learn more about Clothing Our Kids' largest fundraiser to clothe the Sussex County kids in need & read about how you can get involved!
Total Clothing Distribution
2024/2025
to 2,956 kids
Since 2012
to 38,813 kids
Testimonials
As a COK Volunteer driver, I personally see the appreciation by school staff when I deliver those needed boxes of clothing. Hence, on behalf of my wife and I we wanted to provide a donation to keep the packages being delivered to clothe these students.
Jaqui Sheridan, School Counselor, Mariner Middle School, March 2025
I only wish COK could have seen the happiness a recent student expressed when he received his new pair of sneakers. His old shoes were so worn and too small for his feet. Thank you, COK for being there to help our students with the numerous requested items.
Judy Hudson, Rehoboth Elementary School Social Worker, March 2025
COK is THE best! They are so generous and timely! Often, I will put in a request and will get my boxes delivered in 1-2 days! Amazing. They are also so wonderful about special requests for when a child has a certain non-typical size or only likes certain items or certain colors
Michael W. Shanefelter, LCSW, Love Creek Elementary School, School Social Worker, March 2025
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service provided by your organization. As a long-time partner, I have consistently been impressed with how well-run and professional your team is.The staff at Clothing Our Kids are always friendly, approachable, and more than willing to assist in any way. Their professionalism is evident in every interaction, and their generosity with time and resources has been invaluable. One of the most remarkable qualities of your team is their quick response time to clothing requests, ensuring that my students receive what they need in a timely manner. I am continually impressed by how well you anticipate the clothing needs of my students, expertly handling all aspects of their requirements. The relief your organization brings to families needing seasonal, appropriate clothing is immeasurable. I have had the pleasure of working with Clothing Our Kids numerous times, and every experience has been a positive one. Thank you again for your hard work, dedication, and unwavering support. Your team plays a vital role in supporting the needs of our community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such an exceptional organization.
High School Assistant Principal to a COK Buyer, January 2025
I got all the things to the Mother and her kids within minutes of you dropping them off last week. The Mom was crying happy tears, and her son was completely shocked with how much you all provided for them. So, Thank you so much for that! We are so grateful for this partnership with you. We are indeed blessed to have you all as a resource to help our students and their families in these times of need.
“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes. – Fred Rogers who found his way into living rooms worldwide as far back as 1968.