West Plains, MO. – The Chaos Closet has received a generous grant to help restock often-needed items to help local children in foster care.
The $12,500 grant will be used to replenish stocks of clothing, socks and underwear, car seats, hygiene items, and other necessities that are commonly given out by the non-profit, according to Executive Director DeeDee Button.
The funding source wishes to remain anonymous and instead focus on shedding a light on the reason the resource exists and is necessary in the first place. At the time of this press release, there are 138 children in foster care in Missouri’s 37th Judicial Circuit. The Chaos Closet works around the clock to step in and meet the immediate needs that these children may face.
“This generous donation will have a long-lasting, positive impact for children in foster care right here in our community.” Button said. “I’m so thankful for the continued support that helps keep The Chaos Closet running and helping kids in need in the local judicial circuit.”
The Chaos Closet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in West Plains, MO serving children in foster care in the 37th Judicial Circuit, which covers Howell, Shannon, and Oregon counties. Founded in 2018, the resource provides foster families with access to clothing, new socks and underwear, diapers, infant formula, hygiene supplies, car seats, bedding, and equipment for safe sleeping arrangements. It also has a boutique for older youth and teens who are in foster care.
The Chaos Closet is located in the heart of downtown West Plains and available by appointment only. For more information on The Chaos Closet and its programs to assist local foster families and children in foster care, visit www.thechaoscloset.com.
