Winter Clothing and Coat Event
Thank you to our volunteers and donors for supporting our Nov 16 free winter clothing and coat event. Dulles Closet served 1200 people from 250 families and distributed hundreds of winter coats, hats, and gloves along with clothing, shoes, and accessories. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to make this event successful.
Record your volunteer hours here.
Spring Free Clothing Event
Saturday, Apr 12, 8-11am
Event early bird registration opens March 1. Regular registration starts on March 22 and ends April 5. Appointment times will be sent out starting April 1 to guests who pre-register. Guests with a referral have priority. Guests who do not pre-register may do walk-in registration at the event starting at 10am.
Donations for all clothing types and sizes opens April 5 at Community Baptist Church.
2024-25 Winter Coat Drive
Accepted Donations
Dulles South Neighborhood Closet accepts all types and sizes of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children for one week before a free community clothing giveaway event. Donations must be clean and may be new or used in excellent condition. We cannot accept clothing with the following:
- stains, visible dirt, or smells
- holes, rips, or worn areas
- broken zippers
- missing buttons
- visible pet hair
- underwear, and swimsuits unless they are new with price tags.
Sorting by gender and size, and labeling contents of bags and boxes is appreciated. Tax receipts available on request. We cannot accept books, toys, or household goods.
Thank you for making a difference.
Dulles South Emergency Closet
The Emergency Closet is currently accepting all sizes of clothing for children and youth, all sizes of new socks and new underwear, and all sizes of winter coats, jackets, hats and gloves. Email info@dullescloset.org or call 703-957-8044 for donation drop off information. Access to the Emergency Closet is through a referral from a school family liaison, Dulles South Food Pantry, a social worker, or one of our community partners.
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Our Vision:
Every Dulles South resident has access to needed clothing.
Our Mission:
Helping Dulles South residents gain access to needed clothing through free community-wide clothing exchanges, an Emergency Closet, and other assistance.
Our Values:
- Connect those who want to give with those who are in need.
- Protect the privacy and dignity of those we serve.
- Strengthen community and accomplish more through interfaith efforts.
- Maintain neutrality in faith and politics to better serve the entire community.
- Create volunteer opportunities.
- Promote the reuse of clothing in good condition.
Watch this interview with one of the Dulles Closet founders, Charlene Jones, for more information.
Call Loudoun County’s Department of Family Services Information and Referral line at 703-777-0420 if you need rent assistance or other help. Please also reach out to Loudoun Cares Connect Line at 703-669-5040. Loudoun Cares can help callers identify and connect with government, nonprofit, and faith-based resources for assistance.
For help with food:
Dulles South Food Pantry is open by appointment on Wednesdays call 703-507-2795 or email info@dsfp.org
Loudoun Hunger Relief is open by appointment at https://services.loudounhunger.org/
Seven Loaves can be reached at 540-687-3489 or https://www.sevenloavesmiddleburg.org/
Volunteers are needed for our upcoming events. Please complete both a volunteer registration form and a form to sign up for a specific shift. Youth service hours are available. Please check the age requirements before signing a youth volunteer up.
First, complete the volunteer registration form online.
Then, sign up for a specific time at DS Neighborhood Closet: Summer 2024 Volunteer Sign Up (signupgenius.com)
Algonkian Elementary School
Amazon
Arcola Elementary School
Arcola United Methodist Church
Ashburn Elementary School
Bombas
Brambleton Middle School
Briar Woods High School
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Bull Run Middle School
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School
Community Baptist Church
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Corpus Christi Prayer Shawl Ministry
Creighton’s Corner Elementary School
Dulles Church
Dulles South Food Pantry
Dulles South Recreation and Community Center
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School
ExxonMobil Foundation
Fidelity Investments
Freedom High School
Freedom High School PTSA
Gateway Community Church
General Dynamics
Goshen Post Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School
Hovatter Elementary School
Hutchison Farm Elementary School
Independence High School
King of Kings Lutheran Church Dulles South
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
John Champe High School
Lake Region Village Craft Club
Legacy Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Lightridge High School
Little River Baptist Church
Little River Elementary School
Madison’s Trust Elementary School
Meadowland Elementary School
Mercer Middle School
Meta
Mill Run Elementary School
Montessori of Chantilly Casa dei Bambini
Moorefield Station Elementary School
NALC Health Benefit Plan
National Charity League Virginia Orchard Chapter
Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church
Pinebrook Elementary School
Prosperity Baptist Church
Restoration Church Loudoun
Riverside High School
Rock Ridge High School
Rocky Run Middle School
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School
Serco, Inc.
Stone Hill Middle School
South Riding Proprietary
Stone Ridge Association
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Super Kicks Karate
Temple Beth Torah
Terraforma Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The North Star School
Tuscarora High School
U.S. Elite 11U-Phero Baseball Team
Van Metre Companies
Waxpool Elementary School
Wend American Group
Willard Middle School
Women Giving Back
Young Men’s Service League Ashburn
Young Men’s Service League Loudoun South
Dulles Closet’s community clothing events in 2022 were visited 569 times and served 1435 unique people from 335 households.
- 91% of guests came by a referral by Dulles South Food Pantry, a public school, or a church
- 96% of guests are Loudoun residents
- Guests speak 32 languages
- 23,458 lbs. of clothing donated
- 431 unique volunteers served
- Over 2438 hours donated
- 1000+ winter coats distributed
- The Emergency Closet served an additional 69 guests from 33 households.
Thank you to J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, Community Baptist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Lightridge High School for hosting events. Thank you to everyone who donated clothing, hosted a coat drive, offered financial support, volunteered, and otherwise supported Dulles South Neighborhood Closet. We are grateful!
Thank You from Dulles Closet
Thank You!
Dulles South Neighborhood Closet’s free clothing events in 2023 served 1563 unique people from 349 households. Nearly 28,000 pounds of clothing was distributed. Our Emergency Closet program also served an additional 121 people from 48 families and helped to restock 11 public schools’ clinics or clothing closets. We are grateful to all those who donate clothing, time and money in support of Dulles Closet’s efforts to relieve clothing insecurity in our community.
“Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You have helped so many families at Mercer Middle School by providing free clothing and coats. All these things add up in helping families so they have a few less things to worry about while trying to get on their feet. It truly takes a village, and you are a huge part of the puzzle.”
Cathy Ghattas
Mercer Middle School
Family Liaison
Buffalo Trail ES students and families benefit directly from the amazing work that Dulles South Neighborhood Closet provides. Our school has families that have children that span all grades (Buffalo Trail/Willard/Lightridge) in the Dulles South cluster and DSNC is always available to support all of the needs of the various ages and sizes that our cluster supports. I never have to second guess where to send our families for clothes since DSNC is always ready to help.
Ginny Beers
Buffalo Trail ES
Family Liaison
[I]t was a great experience! Everything was done in excellence. Everyone was kind and helpful and I could tell the workers genuinely cared…. [T]he girls really like what they got. All in all, I would recommend it to people who are in need. Thank you for meeting our needs.
November Guest
“I want to say thank you on behalf of myself and my family. . . . The items are of good value to use. I appreciate you all for being here for us and thanks a million. ❤️