This month, we are excited to support The Giving Closet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that works to ensure that no one should be hungry unclothed or unloved within their reach. This non-profit organization, which began in 2000, serves individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and empowers them to create a fresh start. The Giving Closet began in a 500 square foot attic space of Vancouver Church during its inception in 2000 and after two years was able to double in size by expanding to a small house also on church property. Now, nearly 19 years later, The Giving Closet finds its home off Andresen at 2804 NE 65th Ave in a 9,000 square foot warehouse space. This space offers community members the opportunity to gather many of the basic life essentials such as clothing, toiletries, emergency food and critical household items, free of charge. Executive Director Denise Currie states “This place is someone’s Macy’s, JCPenny’s and Walmart. For some people, The Giving Closet is their only store, it’s not our leftovers, it’s respectable, clean and I want them to have dignity when they come shop with us.” The Giving Closet can always use donations such as clothing, shoes, toys, books, linens, household goods, bedding,  baby items, knick-knacks, and more! They do not accept furniture, mattresses, cribs, strollers, or highchairs due to space and liability concerns. Other programs offered by The Giving Closet include a Christmas Celebration, which invites guests of The Giving Closet to attend a special showing of the Singing Christmas Tree at V Church with lunch & pictures with Santa. They also provide “Welcome Home Boxes” which are offered to families that find themselves in a harmful domestic situation and allow them to have a fresh start in their new homes. This month, we invite you to support The Giving Closet by referring your friends, neighbors or colleagues to Davidson & Associates Insurance. For each referral that receives a free, no obligation insurance quote, we will donate $25 to The Giving Closet. Visit www.givingcloset.org for more information on donations.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday: Elderly, disabled, and handicapped shoppers (by appointment only)

Wednesday/Thursday: Open to the public (see website for details
on shopping hours, assigned by last name)

Donation Hours:
Mon–Thu 11 AM–3 PM