Matthew's Closet, where style meets compassion & community comes first.
Founded on the core belief that essential clothing should be accessible to everyone, our doors are open to all.
About Matthew's Closet
Our Mission
We offer a curated selection of quality clothing, footwear, and accessories with a strict pricing cap: every single item is priced at $5 or less. Whether you are looking for everyday basics, workwear, or children’s clothing, our boutique provides a dignified, welcoming shopping experience designed to ease the financial burden of daily life. At Matthew's Closet, everyone is welcome, and everyone deserves to look and feel their best.
Our History
Founded in 2022 in a small home garage, Matthew’s Closet was created with a simple, powerful vision: to provide clothing at no cost to children with active Department of Child Safety (DCS) cases. As we welcomed families through our doors, we quickly realized that the need across our community was far greater than we ever anticipated.
In 2024, guided by our core belief that no family in need should ever be turned away, we made the pivotal decision to open our doors to anyone needing support. Transitioning beyond our initial foster care focus meant relinquishing our state foster care tax credit status, but it allowed us to fulfill a broader, critical mission. To keep our operations sustainable while maintaining our promise of accessibility, we introduced minimal, fixed-price caps—ensuring every item remains manageable for those on fixed incomes, while continuing to assist those facing hardship without hesitation.
Today, Matthew’s Closet is fully open to the general public as a community boutique offering quality clothing, footwear, and essentials—with no item priced above $5. Every purchase made at Matthew's Closet directly fuels and sustains several outreach initiatives and community support programs throughout the East Valley.
When you shop with us, donate, or spread the word, you aren't just finding affordable essentials—you are helping us ease the burden for local families and ensuring that dignity, care, and support remain accessible to all.
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Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world. From our volunteers to our board members, everyone at Matthew's Closet is committed to our mission and the community we serve.
Our Promise
Welcome to Matthews Closet, where style meets compassion and community always comes first. Founded on the core belief that essential clothing should be accessible to everyone, our doors are open to all without judgment or barriers.
We offer a curated selection of quality clothing, footwear, and accessories with a strict pricing cap: every single item is priced at $5 or less. Whether you are looking for everyday basics, workwear, or children’s clothing, our boutique provides a dignified, welcoming shopping experience designed to ease the financial burden of daily life. At Matthew's Closet, everyone is welcome, and everyone deserves to look and feel their best.
Join the Matthew's Closet Volunteer Team!
Matthew’s Closet is looking for compassionate volunteers to help us serve local families in need! Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours a week or assist with ongoing projects, your time makes a direct impact in our community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Organizing & Sorting: Help unpack, sort, and tag incoming clothing and essential donations.
Boutique Maintenance: Keep racks, displays, and shopping areas neat, tidy, and welcoming.
Customer Service: Assist shoppers, welcome families, and help check out guests.
Event & Outreach Support: Assist with special community giveaways and seasonal outreach events across the Valley.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Flexible hours that fit your schedule
A warm, uplifting, and supportive team environment
A direct way to support local children, seniors, and families on fixed incomes
Help Us Continue Serving Our Community! 🤍
At Matthew’s Closet, our ministry and outreach programs are powered entirely by the heart and generosity of people like you. To everyone who has donated, shopped, or shared our mission—thank you! We truly would not be where we are today, nor could we have served the thousands of local families we’ve reached, without your incredible giving spirit.
In order to keep our doors open and continue meeting essential needs across the Valley, we are welcoming all types of support:
- Donate Gently Used Items: Drop off quality clothing, footwear, and household essentials.
- Shop Our Boutique: Every purchase made in our boutique directly funds our outreach programs and operational costs.
- Give Online: Monetary donations help us cover basic facility expenses and support emergency family needs.
👕 Our Highest-Need Items Right Now:
- Adult & Teen Clothing: All adult sizes (both men’s and women’s)
- Boys' Clothing: All sizes, from toddler through youth
Whether you clear out a closet, shop a rack, or make a contribution online, every bit helps us bring dignity, care, and relief to those on fixed incomes and facing hard times.
Thank you for linking arms with us to keep serving our neighbors!
Support Matthew’s Closet with a Financial Gift!
Online Payments
If you are unable to volunteer or donate clothing right now, you can still make a powerful impact! As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all monetary donations to Matthew’s Closet are tax-deductible.
Your financial gifts directly sustain our ministry, helping us