My Girlfriend’s Closet is run by a dedicated group of San Diego mothers and their teen daughters. Our organization’s mother- daughter shared-responsibility, shared decision-making structure also has a secondary objective: to teach tomorrow’s young community leaders how to effectively build and operate a volunteer-based nonprofit organization for the benefit of the community.
The Teens We Serve
My Girlfriend’s Closet provides clothing to any San Diego-area teen girl who needs it. We strive to reach the teens whose need is greatest – the homeless and those in foster care – by working closely with the social service agencies that serve them. Additional disadvantaged teens are identified and notified about our clothing distribution events by community organizations that aid them and their families. No one is turned away.
Mission Statement
My Girlfriend’s Closet is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that collects quality, gently used clothing from teen girls in the greater San Diego area who can afford quality clothing and distributes it to teen girls who are homeless, in foster care, or otherwise economically disadvantaged. By offering stylish clothing free, in a pleasant, boutique-like “shopping” environment, we provide a unique wardrobe resource that aims at helping these girls feel more self-confident and comfortable in their schools and communities.
