Refer a Student in Need
We’re here to support you and the students you serve by providing clothing, hygiene, and other basic essentials to low-income and homeless youth in need.
We’re here to support you and the students you serve by providing clothing, hygiene, and other basic essentials to low-income and homeless youth in need.
The Essential Angels Program is a referral-based care package distribution system that provides clothing, hygiene items, and more to students in grades Pre-K through 12 who are experiencing homelessness and/or persistent or situational poverty. School counselors, case managers, social workers, and personnel that work within the school district utilize our services. Social service agencies that also work with youth and families can utilize our services as well.
They do this by identifying students in need, working with families to obtain sizes and style preferences, and submitting referrals for students through our online portal. GCP staff assembles and discreetly distributes customized care packages with a weeks worth of clothing, shoes, hygiene products, and school supplies. This allows for discreet delivery of services, eliminates transportation barriers to service, functions as part of a coalition of nonprofit partners working to clothe our most vulnerable youth, reduce chronic absenteeism, and bolster students’ dignity and self-esteem in and out of the classroom.
*Currently providing emergency, basic needs assistance to youth and school communities in Jacksonville and Palm Beach, Florida
Please note that this referral is to be completed only by school/district staff or staff from other social service agencies. This includes teachers, case managers, counselors, social workers, etc. The GCP is the bridge for connecting school communities with clothing, hygiene products, and other basic essentials to ensure their low-income and homeless youth have access to these items throughout the school year.
If you are a parent seeking help for your child, please reach out to the guidance counselor at your child’s school.
These are locations where we have a presence, but they are not available as pickup locations for those outside of that organization. Please contact us if you are connected to any of these locations and need services.
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The Giving Closet Project, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL) provides clothing and hygiene products to students in need, elevating their self-esteem and dignity. Our grassroots, organization was founded by a former Duval County teacher in April 2016.
As we gear up for the upcoming school year, The Giving Closet Project is excited to share that we’re transitioning to a new and improved student referral dashboard! This new system will offer a more secure and streamlined experience for our partners, helping us serve students and families more efficiently than ever before.
During this brief pause, our team is working hard behind the scenes to restock our district hubs and develop updated training materials to support a smooth and successful rollout.
The referral portal will be temporarily closed starting Thursday July 24th and is scheduled to reopen the first week of August 2025.
We truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and continued partnership as we prepare for what’s ahead. Thank you for standing with us in our mission to ensure every student has access to the essentials they need to succeed.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at info@givingclosetproject.org.
With gratitude,
The Giving Closet Project Team
