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Empowering Your Journey After Reentry
Community Closet: Providing Essentials for a Fresh Start
The Legacy Reentry Foundation's Community Closet offers justice-impacted citizens and their families access to clothing, household items, and essential goods, helping individuals transition back into the community with dignity and confidence.
How the Community Closet Works
Clothing for Every Occasion
From professional attire for job interviews to casual wear for everyday use, we provide a wide range of sizes and styles to suit all needs.
Household Essentials
Access items such as bedding, kitchenware, and toiletries to help create a stable and welcoming home environment for you and your family.
Seasonal Items
Stay prepared with coats, gloves, and other essentials during colder months, ensuring comfort throughout the year.
The Community Closet is open Thursday and Friday from 11am - 2pm. If you or someone you know could benefit from our resources, please contact us to schedule a visit.
Making a Difference in Real Lives
Every item donated represents a new beginning for someone working to rebuild their life. For many justice-impacted individuals, having access to professional clothing means the difference between confidently attending a job interview or missing an opportunity due to lack of appropriate attire.
The Community Closet provides more than just material goods—it offers hope, dignity, and a sense of community support during a critical transition period. When people feel properly equipped to face daily challenges, they're more likely to succeed in their reentry journey.
Donate to the Community Closet
We Accept:
  • Gently Used Clothing: All sizes, styles, and seasons
  • Household Items: Bedding, small appliances, kitchenware, and toiletries
  • Financial Contributions: Enabling us to purchase high-demand items
To donate, please visit our Donation Page or contact us directly to arrange a drop-off. On-the-spot donations can be dropped off Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am - 1pm.
Over 4,000 Donations and Growing!
Since reopening our closet, we've been overwhelmed by the community's generosity. We've received more than 4,000 donations from local community leaders, sororities, fraternities, independent business owners, politicians, and community members.
Each donation represents a commitment to supporting justice-impacted individuals in their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. Your contributions make an immediate, tangible difference in the lives of those working to rebuild after incarceration.
Why the Community Closet Matters
Building Confidence
Proper clothing and essentials boost self-esteem, particularly during job searches and professional interactions. When people look their best, they're more likely to feel their best and present themselves confidently.
Reducing Financial Burden
By alleviating the cost of purchasing basic items, families can allocate limited resources toward other priorities like housing, transportation, and education—critical factors in successful reentry.
Easing Reentry Stress
The transition from incarceration to community life comes with numerous challenges. Immediate, tangible support contributes to a smoother transition and reduces anxiety during an already stressful time.
Success Stories: Community Impact
"After 3 years of incarceration, I had nothing to wear to job interviews. The Community Closet provided me with two professional outfits that gave me the confidence to secure employment within two weeks. That job has been my foundation for rebuilding my life."
— Michael, Community Closet recipient
Stories like Michael's illustrate how something as simple as proper clothing can be transformative. By providing essential items, we help remove barriers to employment, housing, and social reintegration—critical components of successful reentry.
Volunteer with Us
Make a Difference in Your Community
Our volunteers are the heart of the Community Closet operation. By giving your time, you directly support justice-impacted individuals working to rebuild their lives.
No special skills required—just a compassionate heart and willingness to help. Training is provided for all volunteer positions.
Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Sorting and organizing donations
  • Assisting visitors in selecting items
  • Helping with donation drives
  • Inventory management
  • Outreach and awareness
Community Partners
The success of the Community Closet depends on strong partnerships throughout our community. We collaborate with local businesses, faith organizations, social service agencies, and correctional facilities to ensure we reach those who need our services most.
These partnerships help us identify needs, coordinate services, and maximize our impact. If your organization is interested in becoming a Community Closet partner, please contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities.
Building Stronger Communities Together
The Community Closet is more than a place to find essentials—it's a step toward empowerment, self-sufficiency, and hope. When justice-impacted individuals successfully reintegrate into society, entire communities benefit through reduced recidivism, stronger families, and economic contribution.
Join us in making a difference by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about this vital resource. Together, we can break down barriers and create pathways to success for those working to rebuild their lives after incarceration.

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