The HEB ISD PTA Clothes Closet has been a collaboration and labor of love between the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and the Council of PTAs for 35 years with a direct mission of serving students through community support. Our goal is to make sure that all children have the resources needed to be successful in school.
Economically disadvantaged students may visit the Clothes Closet twice per school year and receive over a week's worth of clothing including: 7 pairs of new socks, 7 pairs of new underwear, 1 pair of new tennis shoes, 3 new bras, 7 tops, 5 bottoms, 2 hoodies, 1 coat, 1 pair of pajamas, and 1 dress. School supplies are also available in the Fall on a limited basis.
During the 2023-2024 school year we served 1893 students and 153 of their family members giving over 57,000 articles of clothing. This number represents 18% of our 11,000 economically disadvantaged, with our goal to serve 25% in the upcoming years.
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet is a service organization staffed by volunteers. Our mission is to provide new and gently used clothing to students in need so every child may reach their potential with dignity, grace, respect, and confidentiality.
New underwear, shoes, bras, gently used children's clothing, backpacks, school supplies, and volunteers.
Texas PTA and its constituent divisions (Local PTAs and other divisions including Council PTAs)
shall:
• Promote awareness, inclusion and engagement of all diverse populations represented in the
community and to encourage all;
• Openly assess beliefs and practices to ensure inclusiveness, equity, and to guard against
discrimination;
• Strive to ensure that the membership, leadership, programs, partnerships, and printed
materials across Texas reflect the diversity of their communities;
• Communicate with families in their communities in languages which they understand, to the
extent possible;
• Identify and address barriers that hinder inclusivity;
• Foster programs and practices that eliminate bias, prejudice and misunderstanding;
• Advocate for funding, laws, and regulations that support programs, policies, and services
which meet the health, safety, and educational needs of all student populations in Texas
public schools; and
• Provide resources and training that develop a more diverse and inclusive group of Texas PTA
members, leaders and community.
Organization name
HEB ISD Clothes Closet
other names
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
1849 CENTRAL DR