More than the basics
Because life should be more than school—we fund the sports, music, and camps that give every child a chance.
Good that they feel
Even if it goes unseen, it’s about providing the essential dignity of seven new pairs for every child.
Confidence for every child
Beyond "better than nothing", providing the quality clothing and confidence every child deserves.
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More Than Just a Closet
Since 2009, we’ve operated on a simple belief: for foster and at-risk children in our community, "better than nothing" is never good enough.
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From brand-new shoes and basic essentials to music lessons and foster parent support, we provide the dignity and confidence every child deserves. Serving Winchester and the counties of Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren, everything we do is powered by neighbors like you.
Fun, Meet Impact
Curious how a golf tournament or a community shoe drive changes a life? At Froggy’s Closet, our events are the heartbeat of our mission. They are the moments when Winchester and our surrounding counties come together to prove there should always be more for children in need.
Join us and see how a little community spirit provides the dignity every child deserves.
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Events & Fundraisers
Donate
Sadly, most children who come into foster care arrive with only the clothes they are wearing. Froggy's Closet grew from the vision of a couple of foster moms who wanted to provide everything a child needs upon arrival into foster care.​
Froggy's Closet works with agencies, school systems and churches to ensure children and foster families are cared for. Each request comes with a week's worth of clothing, socks, underwear, shoes, books, and toys. We also provide diapers, wipes, car seats, high chairs, toiletries, blankets, school supplies, furniture, and all other needs a family may have.
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Be a part of this gift of care and confidence by donating today!
Our Impact
​There Should Be More
Imagine a child that has never had the opportunity to do any sports, have music lessons or anything other than go to school and come home. There should be so much more than just going to school and coming home.
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Froggy's Closet wants children to be able to go to summer camps, have swimming lessons, learn to play soccer, golf or the piano. Froggy's Closet pays for extracurricular activities for foster children and children in need. We have paid for camps for children in need and those at risk. And "oh boy" what joy it has brought to them and to us.
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No Socks, No Underwear
I had no idea that children often went without socks and underwear. They are expensive and "not seen". One teenager was thrilled that we had the brand of new shoes that he wanted. I asked him about socks. He said he didn't need them because they cost too much. He had NEVER had socks.
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When we fill a request, each child gets at least one pair of new shoes and seven pairs of new socks. They are also provided with seven pairs of underwear. It isn't about what is "not seen", it is about what every child deserves.
"Better Than Nothing"
Some people think it's "better than nothing", but we want the children we serve to be proud of what they are wearing. At Froggy's Closet, we make sure that the clothing we provide is new or "like new". All clothing must be free of holes, pills and stains.
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We all know, if you are wearing clothes you like, it builds self confidence. We want this for each and every child.
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"Look At My New Shoes"
Do you remember your own children saying "look at my new shoes"? Or do you remember saying this yourself? I do believe all children deserve new shoes. We are able to do this because of YOU, our community, churches and generous individuals that know how good it feels to give back.
Our annual shoe drive happens each February. For the entire month, we encourage donations of "new shoes" so we can continue to provide each child a pair and hope that they too, can say, "look at my new shoes" and be proud of what they are wearing.
We work with Agencies
Froggy's Closet works with several agencies, school systems and churches in the area to ensure foster families, children in need and at risk are cared for. Each referral sends a request to Froggy's Closet for a specific need. Once Froggy's receives the request, the diligent volunteers fill the orders and get them ready for pick up. Each request comes with a week's worth of clothing, socks, underwear, shoes, books, and toys. We also provide diapers, wipes, car seats, high chairs, toiletries, blankets, school supplies, furniture, and all other needs a family may have.
Our Current List of Agencies​
Head Start Children's Services of Virginia Clarke County DSS Clarke County School System Evans Home Family Promise Frederick County DSS Frederick County School System Freemont St. Nursery Head Start Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah Valley Hope Again Care Center Kids Club Laurel Center Shenandoah County DSS Sinclair Health Clinic United Way Warren County DSS Warren County Schools Winchester Day Pre-school Winchester DSS Winchester Rescue Mission Winchester School System
​​Do you see an Agency that is missing or wish to contact us about additional agencies. Please contact us.