What is The Hanger?

It's a simple concept that most of us take for granted, but for a foster kid, being able to choose and wear your own clothes builds self-esteem. The Hanger is a store in the CASA office where foster teens can shop for donated clothing, shoes, school supplies, toiletries, and accessories free of charge.  

In addition to shopping, teens have opportunities to help operate the store which provides them with valuable work experience. Many foster teens have no job experience, making it difficult to find employment when they turn 18 and age out of the system.

The Hanger is open for shopping from 12-3 on Saturdays for teens ages 12-21 who have an open case through EPC or Teller or are in foster care and placed in EPC or Teller. Closed on major holiday weekends.

What can I donate to The Hanger?

  • New or gently used adult-sized clothing, shoes, and accessories in current teen styles and brands
  • NEW and full-sized personal hygiene items such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cologne or perfume, nail polish, hairbrushes/combs, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
  • NEW socks and underwear; bras can be new or gently used
  • Please make sure items are appropriate for the current season. We start to collect warm-weather clothing mid-February and cold-weather clothing mid-September.

We CANNOT accept luggage, furniture, household items, decorations, out-of-season clothing, clothing in children's sizes, and clothing not in good shape (holes, rips, stains, odors).

How do I donate to The Hanger?

The Hanger accepts donations during regular business hours, Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM, but please drop off donations Monday through Thursday if possible. Please drive to the back of the CASA office, located at 418 S Weber St, and ring the buzzer by The Hanger door.

Please note that The Hanger is closed on the following Observed Federal Holidays:
-Memorial Day Weekend
-4th of July weekend
-Labor Day weekend
-Thanksgiving
-Christmas
-New Years

The Hanger may have to close for inclement weather or if something comes up unexpectedly. Please follow our Facebook page for The Hanger to check on closures.

Please email mfcf@casappr.org with any questions. Thank you!

 

 

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