Description:
The mission of Charity Newsies is that no child shall be kept out of school for lack of adequate clothing.
Programs and Services:
Since our founding in 1907, Charity Newsies has served over 800,000 kids. Our mission is that no child shall be kept out of school for lack of adequate clothing. Charity Newsies received over 18,000 applications for clothing for kids in 2023. More than one third of the children we serve each year falls within Kindergarten through third grade. Each child receives a package of clothing worth $150. Charity Newsies provides brand new clothing to children in need, from Kindergarten through twelfth grade, who reside in Franklin County and attend in person schools. We have provided clothing to over 90% of the schools in Franklin County. Families directly apply for clothing assistance in the summer. Each child will receive a brand new clothing package consisting of six pairs of socks, underwear for the week, a coat, hat, gloves and three shirts and three pants. Should the child attend a school with a dress code, dress code compliant clothing will be provided. Children attending schools with a uniform with a logo will receive a full clothing package along with a voucher to use at a local uniform store for the items requiring a specific logo. In addition to applications received directly from families, Charity Newsies works with a number of partners to provide clothes to kids in need year-round including homeless shelters and families affected by fires, flooding, violence, etc.
Address:
4300 INDIANOLA AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43214-2221
Phone:
(614) 743-0104