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Mission
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Our mission is to provide top quality, gently used clothing and a helping hand towards literacy to underprivileged children in Martin County, Florida, all at no cost. We serve the children in our community to promote and reinforce positive self-image and confidence in our youth. Last year, we had more than 5,000 child visits. With your support, our goal is to continue to meet this need for our community and reach the many children who are still in need.
Client Testimonials
My First Visit
We recently had a phone call from a new Martin County resident who knew nothing about our services and was inquiring about how she could obtain clothing for her young children. She had seen one of our posters in the local library. Being new to the community, she was in need of not only clothing but additional services including help with rent and food. We put her in touch with many of our partners including House of Hope and Salvation Army where she obtained a voucher to shop at the 4Cs store.
When she came to the 4Cs she brought her five year old twins with her. They were starting kindergarten at a new school and she did not have the appropriate dress code school clothing that they needed to start school. She was looking for work and did not have the extra income to spend on new clothing. They were all very excited when they received clothing, new socks, new underwear, books and a voucher for new school shoes.
The volunteer who was working in our store library helping the boys choose books noticed that the twins did not seem to have the skills necessary to start kindergarten. The volunteer was able to provide the mother with additional resources for her to take home to work with the boys.
We recently had a phone call from a new Martin County resident who knew nothing about our services and was inquiring about how she could obtain clothing for her young children. She had seen one of our posters in the local library. Being new to the community, she was in need of not only clothing but additional services including help with rent and food. We put her in touch with many of our partners including House of Hope and Salvation Army where she obtained a voucher to shop at the 4Cs store.
When she came to the 4Cs she brought her five year old twins with her. They were starting kindergarten at a new school and she did not have the appropriate dress code school clothing that they needed to start school. She was looking for work and did not have the extra income to spend on new clothing. They were all very excited when they received clothing, new socks, new underwear, books and a voucher for new school shoes.
The volunteer who was working in our store library helping the boys choose books noticed that the twins did not seem to have the skills necessary to start kindergarten. The volunteer was able to provide the mother with additional resources for her to take home to work with the boys.
Anita's Story
Anita has three young children all under six and recently added a fourth to the family. She is a single mom who lives in Indiantown. She comes to the 4Cs store once every four months to obtain clothing for her children. She is having a difficult time making ends meet. She relies on her neighbors to transport her to Stuart. She has had to relocate a number of times and recently lost most of the family's belongings after a sudden move.
We were able to provide her with a used crib and stroller, diapers and formula that had been donated to us, in addition to the clothing items that she received. She was so appreciative that we could provide this service for her and her children. She said that her two school age children both feel better about their appearance for school since they have been coming to shop with 4Cs. She said that she cannot afford to shop in retail stores because she needs the money to help pay her rent.
Anita has three young children all under six and recently added a fourth to the family. She is a single mom who lives in Indiantown. She comes to the 4Cs store once every four months to obtain clothing for her children. She is having a difficult time making ends meet. She relies on her neighbors to transport her to Stuart. She has had to relocate a number of times and recently lost most of the family's belongings after a sudden move.
We were able to provide her with a used crib and stroller, diapers and formula that had been donated to us, in addition to the clothing items that she received. She was so appreciative that we could provide this service for her and her children. She said that her two school age children both feel better about their appearance for school since they have been coming to shop with 4Cs. She said that she cannot afford to shop in retail stores because she needs the money to help pay her rent.
Our store is located at 7985 SW Jack James Drive, Stuart, FL 34997
772-221-8777
Proud member:
On Tuesday, May 3, 2016, from midnight to midnight, Caring Children Clothing Children is participating in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County. Great Give 2016 is designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in just one day as part of a nation-wide program called Give Local America.
Last year, thanks to generous donors like you, we raised $3.1 million collectively and ranked 7th in the nation! This year, we know we can do even better – will you join us?
This community-wide event celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community while raising critical funds for hundreds of local nonprofits serving every need. Plus, each donation made during the 24-hour period will be amplified by bonus pool dollars and hourly prizes!
Your donation will go a long way in helping the 4CS provide new shoes, socks and underwear to children in need.
We hope you will consider donating to Caring Children Clothing Children through
https://greatgiveflorida.org/npo/caring-children-clothing-children on May 3, and
please remember – 24-hours CAN change our community!
