GET CLOTHES
There are three ways children can receive clothes. All items are free. Children may receive clothes seasonally or as needed.
DELIVERY
We aim to provide 5 - 7 outfits/child. We provide clothes to the best of our ability but are limited by our donations. Regretfully, not all types of styles and colors of apparel may be available. Please complete a form so we know how best to serve you.
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ONLINE FORM | You will be notified via email within 3-4 business days that the clothes are ready for pick-up at your chosen pick-up location. If you have not been notified by then, please contact us at 608-234-0146 or lukesclosetdaneco@gmail.com.
PERSONAL SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS
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Call Luke's Closet -- 608-234-0146 -- to arrange for a personal shopping appointment to select clothes.
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St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Downtown Middleton.
Near bus lines 70, 71 & 78.
2022 SHOP & EAT EVENTS
at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Downtown Middleton:
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Saturday, March 12 | 10am - 1pm
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Saturday, May 14 | 10am - 1pm
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Saturday, August 20 | 10am - 1pm
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Tuesday, August 23 | 5pm - 7pm
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Saturday, November 5 | 10 am - 1pm
DONATE
CONTACTLESS DROP-OFF
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
WE ACCCEPT* donations of:
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In-Season clothing which is...
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New or nearly new.
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Freshly laundered (clothes with stains, hair, or smell cannot be used in the Closet.),
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Infant, children, juniors sizes and teenager-styled adult sized clothing.
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New socks and underwear, all sizes.
NOT accepting donations of:
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Stained or torn clothing.
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Off-season clothing, due to storage limitations.
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Toys, bedding or household items.
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Shoes or Boots
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Used undergarments.
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Fashion accessories (i.e, scarves, belts).
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Formal clothes including Homecoming/Prom dresses and men’s suits.
TAX DEDUCTION RECEIPT FOR CLOTHING DONATIONS
Download and print the Luke's Closet tax deduction receipt pdf to itemize your clothing donations.
Updated with current needs, our Target register allows you to easily supply clothes to our kiddos.
Download this pdf to share with others!
* We reserve the right to donate to other area organizations and thrift stores any items donated to Luke’s Closet we are not able to use including the UW Pediatric Burn Unit, M.O.M and Goodwill.
VOLUNTEER
Are you excited about helping?
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Click for a description of our volunteer opportunities.
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Email Kim at kimnickeldesign@gmail.com to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
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Like and share our social media: Facebook page or Instagram.
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Help spread the word about Luke’s Closet needing donations by emailing friends and neighbors. Cut and paste the information on this page and include this website link.
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Prefer to send a monetary donation? All funds are used to fill gaps in our inventory such as purchasing new socks and underwear.
ABOUT US
Dane County’s only clothing bank for foster,
adoptive and kinship care children.
Our families often operate on the financial margins. Providing clothes allows them to better focus on loving the kiddos. Kinship is a home where a child is being cared for by a relative (i.e., grandma) and are often not part of the social services network. Learn more with our 2021 Annual Report.
Receive the Luke's Closet quarterly e-newsletter including:
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stories about how clothing donation helped foster/kinship kiddos
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current needed items
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testimonials from families and social workers
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upcoming events
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volunteer opportunities
Questions? Contact us at 608-234-0146 or lukesclosetdaneco@gmail.com.
Luke’s Closet serves foster, adoptive and kinship care children from birth through age 18 years and is a not-for-profit operating through St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 501(c)(3) status.
FROM A FAMILY....
"Our family loves the items we chose for the kids and it lessens the strain for parents who have limited resources. This is a wonderful organization that supports community members in a very positive, respectful way.”