School Partnership Program

Having the right clothing makes a difference, especially for children and teens in school. When children do not have appropriate school clothing it takes their focus off learning. They may be disciplined for being out of dress code, they may be uncomfortable because their clothing does not fit, or they may be bullied because of their clothing. Other children may have experienced a fire, natural disaster, domestic violence, or be in foster care. All of these factors affect a child’s educational success.

One of our school partners had this to say about the impact of clothing for her students.

“Clothed by Faith is such a blessing to our students and families. They help alleviate some of the problems that schools have by providing uniforms to our students. Children who are in uniform have better punctuality and attendance rates. Their self-confidence and school spirit increases knowing that their peers are dressed like them. Children can often tell their social economic status based on the clothing they are wearing, and this becomes a basis for bullying and discrimination. When provided with uniforms, our students become focused on their education and not on what they are wearing or what their parents can and cannot afford. Overall, having Clothed by Faith in our community and more so on our school campus, where they offer a closet for readily available uniforms, is such a blessing.”