The Giving Closet Project Inc

“The giving closet project, inc. Omitted 134,165 in gross receipts on its fiscal year 2018 form 990-n due to a bookkeeping error. Therefore, the giving closet project, inc. Is filing an amended form 990-ez. There has been a complete turnover of the board of directors from fiscal year 2018. Therefore, jennifer smith, executive director and founder of the giving closet project inc. Is responsible for signing this amended form 990-ez.”

“Expenses advertising and promotion 3,852 office expenses 2,204 information technology 635 travel program 1 6,000 travel 3,466 program 1 supplies 20,000 program 2 supplies 10,000 management supplies 8,135 insurance - liability 1,343 staff development 300 meals and entertainment 2,264 other expenses 6,294 organizational expense 61 total 64,554”

“We are teachers, community members and business leaders focused on addressing the problem of homelessness in our schools and communities.”

“Clothing and basic needs assistance: teachers, counselors, case managers and social workers identify homeless and low-income youth in need and utilize our online referral process weekly. Our volunteers fulfill orders at our giving closet district "hubs- and then deliver care packages out to schools. Each care package includes: - 3 outfits (shirt/shorts/pants) - 3 pairs of new socks - 3 pairs of new underwear - 1-2 pairs of shoes (1 pair of sneakers, and 1 other type of shoe: dress shoe, sandals, etc.) - months' worth of hygiene - deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, soap, feminine products, etc) - school supplies (upon request)”

“Lost and found makeover program: creates an efficient lost and found system at schools. We provide schools with the resources they need to have a well-organized and manageable lost and found area, so more students can easily reunite with their lost items. Unclaimed clothing is collected several times a year, professionally cleaned and becomes part of our inventory.”

“Student service leaders: building and nurturing student leaders while raising awareness of poverty through engaging volunteer opportunities focused around basic needs. Students learn the importance of civic responsibility, while earning hours for graduation and scholarship requirements.”