When Karen’s younger sister passed away, she left behind bins and bins of clothing—far more than could be used (she truly loved to shop). As Karen sorted through the items, many still had tags. Rather than donating them to a thrift store, she felt led to place them directly into the hands of people in the community who could truly use them.

At the same time, others in the church began contributing clothing, and Karen’s daughter was quickly outgrowing hers. It became clear that God was providing more than enough—not just for one family, but for many.

From this, the vision for Clothing Cascade was born—a place where the church could become a “storefront,” offering free clothing to anyone in the community. Pastor Richard immediately supported the idea, and it quickly came to life.

In August of both 2022 and 2023, the church was transformed into a full clothing store for one week each year. During that time, over 200 individuals were served and more than 2,000 articles of clothing were given away annually.

What began as an overflow of provision became a meaningful way to serve and bless the community.

At the end of 2023, a generous church member donated a shed to store the remaining clothing. Over time, members of the community began reaching out with specific needs—asking for coats or boots during the winter months. 

As word spread and the need grew, this effort expanded into a weekly outreach known as The Closet, providing much-needed clothing throughout the winter as weather permitted.

During the summer months, The Closet is open on the 4th Saturdays through October, allowing for a larger selection of items to be displayed for individuals and families to browse and take what they need.

Through The Closet, the ministry has been able to meet needs almost year-round rather than just one week each year. This ongoing outreach would not be possible without God’s provision, faithful volunteers, and the generosity of the community. Because of this support, hundreds of families have received essential items at no cost.

As winter approaches, weather conditions may limit access to the shed, and hours will adjust accordingly. For the most up-to-date information, follow us on Facebook.