![]() ![]() "I think that if you put yourself in one of those people's situation, you can understand why we have to help them. Unused Scarfs, beanies, socks and underwear.Unused winter clothing for kids and adults.On Thursday, a shipment will be flown by Turkish Airlines to the region, for free, according to TURANT. The Turkish American Association of Northern Texas, TURANT, has set up three locations in the metroplex for people to drop off supplies ranging from new and unused winter clothes, undergarments, baby supplies, formula, tents, blankets, cots and nonperishable food. The pain is turning into action as local groups are mobilizing efforts to send money and supplies overseas. North Texas is home to thousands of people from Turkey and Syria, many of whom, like the rest of the world, are heartbroken by what is happening. Many from afar who have loved ones in the region have felt hopeless as they watch the tragedy unfold. More than 7,000 people have died in both countries after thousands of buildings collapsed due to the large quakes. Thank you for choosing to serve at Hope's Closet.The devastation from the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday continues to grow. Please fill out the application completely and be sure to include the required court-ordered documentation. Hope’s Closet is not responsible for tracking service hours after their serve date has passed. Individuals completing court-mandated service hours must have their paperwork signed by a Hope's Closet manager at the end of their volunteer shift.Dress appropriately – closed-toe shoes with backs, and modest dress.Complete your assigned hours at least 48 business hours before your court-ordered scheduled deadline.You attend a volunteer orientation prior to serving any of your required hours.Your charge is not related to sex, violence and/or weapon possession.You are eligible to be a part of our court-related community service program provided you meet the following criteria. ![]() If you are seeking volunteer hours in connection to any court-related matter or if you have been advised or sentenced to perform community service for a misdemeanor or legal violation, you are required to go through a screening and orientation prior to volunteering with Hope's Closet. Hope's Closet is not responsible for tracking student's hours after their serve date has passed. High school students completing service hours for school must have their paperwork signed at the end of their volunteer shift. We ask that you utilize the court-mandated option. If you are completing community service to fulfill a legal requirement (probation, pre-trial, etc.) please do not utilize the volunteer as an individual option. Please register using the group option below. Closed-toe shoes with backs, and modest dress. Our Arlington location is at 651 Commerce Center Drive #200, Jacksonville, FL 32225 Available Wednesdays at 6pm and the first Saturday of the month at 9am. Orientation in person at our Arlington location.Available Wednesdays at 9am and the first Saturday of the month at 10am. Orientation in person at our San Pablo location.The orientation link is available once you have submitted your interest form (as an individual or as a group) below. Register to attend a Hope's Closet orientation prior to serving for the first time. This is required to bring with you, signed by a legal guardian in order to serve. If you are under the age of 18, please download and print the waiver of liability form for minors below.Please contact the store coordinator prior to signing up if you wish to bring volunteers under the age of 14. Opportunities are available for younger volunteers with appropriate adult supervision. Connected with our community and spread the message of Jesus' birth by hosting our first ever Nativity Storytime: A Storybook Event across both stores.Worked with local nonprofits to provide clothing and household items to people in need through our clothing voucher program, Annual Coat Drive and Back to School Backpack Drive.Special needs partnerships – Provided opportunities to learn and practice skills in our stores to organizations like Night to Shine Jax, Growing Together Behavioral Center, ARC, NE FL School of Special Education, JSA, Healing Hands, Proactive Life Skills and Employ-U.Hundreds of gown donations and over 100 gowns given away, along with shoes and jewelry to outfit the Night to Shine Jax queens! Hosted two Be-YOU-tiful Boutique events in partnering with Night to Shine Jax to serve over 100 special needs guests.Partnered with local ministry partners who are making a positive impact in our local and global community.Provided ministry care to our local community. ![]()
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