By Bria Cummings The Cody Connection
Department of Health and Human Services Success Coach Diane White has turned her office into Cody’s Closet, a place where Cody DIT staff and students can donate new or slightly used clothes to give to Cody DIT students and families in need.
White, who helps families on her caseload access state and community services, was seeing an increased need for school uniforms and other items.
“Every time I see a need, I want to fill it,” White said.
Many people have already responded to White’s call for donations.
English teacher Carol Weiner posted about the drive on a neighborhood Facebook group and had a great response from people who said they’re happy to give clothes to Cody because they know their donations will be put to good use.
“They leave bags and bags of clothes on my front porch every day,” Wiener said. “I brought in 10 bags of clothes two days ago.”
Wiener said a Jewish organization heard about the donations and dropped off a garbage bag full of brand new blue jeans.
Cody’s Closet now has baby clothes, shirts, shoes, socks, belts, boots, pants, school uniforms, jackets, gloves, hats and scarves. White has also started collecting hygiene kits and book bags.
Cody’s Closet is open for students and families of DIT from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
