Our Village Closet

Our Village Closet Our Village Closet (OVC) provides essentials and connection for foster/kinship youth and caregivers.

06/19/2026

The children of foster care who we serve have often experienced more uncertainty, loss, and change than any child should have to carry.

That's why we celebrate the small things.

A feeling of safety. A chance to dream. Making a wish. A reminder that they are still kids. A moment of wonder.

Because healing isn't always found in the big milestones. Sometimes it happens quietly, in the ordinary moments that help a child feel seen, valued, and hopeful again.

✨ What small moment brought you joy this week? ✨

Reunification is the first goal in foster care, but it's often one of the least understood. This Reunification Month, we...
06/19/2026

Reunification is the first goal in foster care, but it's often one of the least understood. This Reunification Month, we're sharing what it means, why it matters, and why supporting families through both separation and reunification is so important.

When families have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to heal, children have a greater chance of growing up connected to the people they love.
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Can you help? We are looking for the following items. ⚡Donate good - great quality items⚡Purchase items off our Wish L...
06/15/2026

Can you help?

We are looking for the following items.

⚡Donate good - great quality items
⚡Purchase items off our Wish List*
⚡Host a Donation Drive to collect items
⚡Share this post far and wide

Our community shows up time and time again, and we are so grateful to be able to continue saying YES to meeting the needs of youth and families of foster care.

Our Village Closet
905 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Donation Days:
Mondays 1-5pm
Thursdays 9am-1pm

* When purchasing off our Wish List, it will ship to us.

Last Tuesday, we had the honor of accepting a proclamation recognizing May as Foster Care Awareness Month from the Mayor...
06/10/2026

Last Tuesday, we had the honor of accepting a proclamation recognizing May as Foster Care Awareness Month from the Mayor and Santa Rosa City Council.

We are deeply grateful for this recognition and for helping shine a light on the children, youth, caregivers, and families impacted by foster care in our community.

Awareness matters because it leads to understanding...which leads to compassion...and compassion inspires action!

Thank you to the Mayor and City Council for recognizing this important cause and for helping amplify the voices and experiences of those we serve. Together, we can ensure every child and family impacted by foster care feels seen, supported, and valued. 💙

06/08/2026

This week's needs!

Quality matters. Choice matters.

That's why we ask for new, like-new, or great quality donations that help youth and families impacted by foster care find items they truly need, AND feel good about choosing.

Thank you for helping us stock our Resource Center with dignity, comfort, and care. 💙

Donations can be dropped off:
Mondays 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursdays 9am - 12:30pm

905 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

*Parking and our entrance is accessed via the side street of Denton Way.

Community support in action!A huge thank you to the Junior League Napa-Sonoma and Santa Tim for investing in the youth a...
06/07/2026

Community support in action!

A huge thank you to the Junior League Napa-Sonoma and Santa Tim for investing in the youth and families we serve.

Thanks to Junior League Napa-Sonoma, more youth impacted by foster care will head back to school in brand-new shoes this August. 👟

And thanks to Santa Tim, we've been able to restock essential items in our Resource Center, including cozy pajamas that help bring comfort during times of transition. 💙

Your generosity helps ensure children and families have what they need when they need it most.

Thank you for being part of our village.
Junior League of Napa-Sonoma JLNS
Santa Tim

We showed up at Sonoma County Pride today because every young person deserves to know they belong and are accepted.Did y...
06/07/2026

We showed up at Sonoma County Pride today because every young person deserves to know they belong and are accepted.

Did you know that LGBTQ+ youth are significantly overrepresented in foster care, making up nearly 30% of youth in care while representing a much smaller percentage of the general youth population?

At Our Village Closet, we believe every youth deserves to feel seen, valued, safe, and celebrated for exactly who they are. That's why we're grateful to be part of a community that shows up, embraces differences, and creates spaces where young people know they belong.

🤍 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today. 🤍

06/01/2026

Foster Care Awareness Month may have ended, but foster care doesn't end on May 31.

Tonight, a child may enter care with almost nothing. A relative or teacher may step up unexpectedly and to keep siblings together. A reunifying parent may be working hard to bring their children home. A caregiver may be saying "yes" to a placement call but have no supplies ready.

And when those moments happen, our community has the opportunity to show up.

At Our Village Closet, we'll keep doing what we've always done: providing essentials, comfort, connection, and support to youth and families impacted by foster care.

If you've been thinking about getting involved, this is your reminder: foster care awareness isn't a month, it's a commitment. All year.

Follow. Share. Volunteer. Donate. Learn more about being a foster parent. Become a monthly supporter.

Help us make sure the kids and families impacted by foster care not only have the essentials they need, but also feel seen, welcomed, supported, and connected.

Because every child and family deserves a village. 💙

🧺 LOADS of love needed! 🧺Our amazing OVC “Laundry Angels” help wash, sort, and refresh clothing/fabric donations so yout...
05/28/2026

🧺 LOADS of love needed! 🧺

Our amazing OVC “Laundry Angels” help wash, sort, and refresh clothing/fabric donations so youth and families impacted by foster care can shop in a clean, welcoming, dignity-filled space. And we are SO GRATEFUL!!

Right now, we have over 20 laundry bins READY for pickup… and we’re hoping someone can help us lighten the load. 😉

This simple act makes a huge difference. Every washed hoodie, cozy pajama set, tiny onesie, and favorite pair of jeans becomes part of helping a child feel safe, cared for, and seen, and their caregivers supported.

💛 Pick up a bin during open hours
💛 Wash & dry the items
💛 Return them ready for the Resource Center

It’s one of the easiest ways to make a tangible impact for children and caregivers in our community.

It's easy! It's fun!

🧺 We are open today until 1pm!

Our Village Closet Resource Center
905 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
707-238-2806

Mondays: 1-5pm
Wednesdays: 1-7pm
Thursdays: 9am-1pm

Parking and our entrance is accessed via the cross street of Denton Way. Park and follow the long sidewalk down to our entrance!

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Santa Rosa, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(707) 583-9076

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