August Free Clothing Event
Saturday, August 16, 8-11am
Register: Guests may register HERE from June 1 to Aug. 10 or until the event reaches capacity. Loudoun County residents only please. Appointment priority given to guests with a referral, first-time guests, and residents of South Riding, Aldie, Brambleton, and Broadlands. Space available walk-in registration is at the event on Aug. 16 at 10:15am.
Donate: Accepting clothing, shoes, and accessories in all sizes and seasons for men, women, and children. Donations may be new or previously owned (clean and in excellent used condition only please). Sorting and labeling donations by size and gender is appreciated. Tax receipts available upon request.
Donate at Community Baptist Church, 43100 Center St., South Riding, VA 20152.
Aug. 9, 9am-12pm
Aug. 12, 4:30-6:30pm
Aug. 13, 4:30-6:30pm
April 14, 9am-1:30pm, 3:30-8pm
Aug. 15, 9am-7:30pm
Thank You Spring Event Donors and Volunteers
Thank you to all of the donors and volunteers who contributed to April’s successful event. Dulles Closet distributed 7000 lbs. of clothing to 206 families (1031 people) in need. More than 140 volunteers donated 650 service hours organizing clothing and serving at the event. Our community is amazing!
Volunteer
Dulles Closet is a 100% volunteer run organization. Volunteers are needed to help with our August Free Clothing Event. Youth service hours are available.
First, complete the volunteer registration form online if you are a new volunteer with Dulles Closet and watch this brief orientation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PBPGJt9Nls. Then sign up for a volunteer shift on our Volunteer Sign Up .
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, socks, 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 Dulles Closet founders, Charlene Jones, for more information.
Mailing Address: Dulles South Neighborhood Closet, PO Box 34, Aldie, VA 20105.
Phone: 703-957-8044
Email: info@dullescloset.org
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. Youth service hours are available. Please check the age requirements before signing a youth volunteer up.
First, complete the volunteer registration form online if you are a brand-new volunteer with Dulles Closet. Then, watch this brief orientation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PBPGJt9Nls. Sign up for a shift here.
If you forgot to record your hours during your volunteer shift, log your volunteer hours here.
100 Women Strong
Academies of Loudoun
Aldie Elementary School
Acuity International
Algonkian Elementary School
Amazon
Arcola Elementary School
Arcola Church
Ashburn Elementary School
Belmont Ridge Middle School
Belmont Station Elementary School
Bombas Giving
Brambleton Middle School
BRAWS: Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters
Briar Woods High School
Broad Run High School
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Bull Run Middle School
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School
Catoctin Elementary School
Cedar Lane 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
Discovery Elementary School
Dulles Church
Dulles South Community Outreach Team
Dulles South Food Pantry
Dulles South Recreation and Community Center
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School
ExxonMobil Foundation
Fay Tree Foundation
Fidelity Investments
Freedom High School
Freedom High School PTSA
Gateway Community Church
General Dynamics
Goshen Post Elementary School
Henrietta Lacks Elementary School
Hillside Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School
Hovatter Elementary School
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Campus
Hutchison Farm Elementary School
Independence High School
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
John Champe High School
King of Kings Lutheran Church Dulles South
Lake Region Village Craft Club
LCPS Head Start Program
Legacy Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Lightridge High School
Little River Baptist Church
Little River Elementary School
Loudoun Cares
Loudoun Hunger Relief
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
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Herndon
NALC Health Benefit Plan
National Charity League Virginia Orchard Chapter
Northern Virginia Family Services
Pinebrook Elementary School
Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church
Potomac Falls High School
Prosperity Baptist Church
Restoration Church Loudoun
Riverside High School
Rock Ridge High School
Rocky Run Middle School
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School
Sanders Corner Elementary School
Seldens Landing Elementary School,
Serco, Inc.
South Riding Proprietary
Sterling Middle School
Steuart W. Weller Elementary School
Stone Bridge High School
Stone Hill Middle School
Stone Ridge Association
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Sully Elementary
Super Kicks Karate
Sycolin Creek Elementary School
Temple Beth Torah
Terraforma Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The North Star School
Trailside Middle School
Tree of Life
Tuscarora High School
U.S. Elite 11U-Phero Baseball Team
Van Metre Companies
Waxpool Elementary School
Watson Mountain Middle School
Wend American Group
Willard Middle School
Women Giving Back
Young Men’s Service League Ashburn
Young Men’s Service League Loudoun South
In 2024, Dulles Closet received 34,640 lbs. of donations and provided clothing assistance to 1846 people.
Dulles Closet’s three free community clothing events served 1706 unique people from 383 households.
- 87% of guests came by referral from the Dulles South Food Pantry, Loudoun County Public Schools, or one of our community partners
- 98% of guests are Loudoun residents
- Guests speak 29 languages
The Emergency Closet served an additional 140 guests from 56 households. It also restocked a public school’s clothing closet or clinic 14 times.
Dulles Closet is 100% volunteer run organization. In 2024, 485 volunteers donated over 2880 hours serving the community.
Dulles Closet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and may provide tax receipts for charitable donations. A financial statement is available upon request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Thank You from Dulles Closet
Thank You!
Dulles South Neighborhood Closet’s free clothing events in 2024 served 1706 unique people from 363 households. More than 34,600 pounds of clothing was distributed. Our Emergency Closet program also served an additional 140 people from 56 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. ❤️