What is the 24 Hour Emergency Clothes Closet?
The 24-Hour Emergency Clothes Closet isn’t just a closet with clothing! It’s a “Closet” that also provides a child-friendly space to comfort keiki as they move to a new environment.
Going to a new place can be scary and very uncomfortable. The hope is that the Closet visit begins a supportive chapter as children transition to a new situation.
Who has access to the Closet?
Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, Social Workers and case managers through Social Service Agencies, and the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawaii.
Persons needing 24-hour access may contact our Executive Assistant, Nicole Chase, at (808) 935-8755 or via email at snr@fcjceh.org.
How do I donate items to the Closet and What kind of clothing donations are we looking for?
Please donate new or gently used clothing for babies, children, and teens.
Most especially needed are new underwear packets (all sizes and genders) and new “rubbah” slippers.
Diapers, pull-ups of all sizes, and wipes are always needed.
Some additional things to consider donating are clothing, footwear, hygiene supplies, and small totes or duffel bags.
Dropping off items
We accept donations at the main office on weekdays, between 8:00am and 1:30pm. Call our office at 808-935-8755 before you come to ensure we have someone to help you.
Please do not leave clothing in bags unattended.
Things to note
From time to time, the FRIENDS will hold a clothing drive to resupply the Closet. We will post announcements for this on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Contact us with any questions
You can always call our office and leave a message to schedule a drop-off outside of regular operating hours. Please reach out with any inquiries to FCJCEH’s Executive Director Robin Benedict at (808) 935-8755 or via email at fcjceh@fcjceh.org.
Mahalo nui loa ka kou to our sponsors that made the 24-hour Emergency Clothes Closet possible!
Home Depot
GW Construction
Jas. W. Glover, Ltd.
Charlene Eneiboshi-Wagner
Yankyri of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of Hilo Bay
808 Design 101, Inc.
Kellie Miyazu, Artist
Anonymous Donors
Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawaii 