Light Orlando Community Closet Clothing Clean Out
- Amanda Selby
- Mar 20
- 2 min read
Join Us in Making a Difference: Volunteers Needed for the Light Orlando Community Closet Clothing Clean Out
Each year, Light Orlando brings the community together for a powerful day of service through the Light Orlando Community Closet Clothing Clean Out, and this year is no exception. This impactful initiative helps provide essential clothing and supplies to local charities serving individuals and families across Central Florida.
To make it all happen, we’re calling on dedicated volunteers to step in and help turn generous donations into meaningful support for those in need.
What Volunteers Will Do
Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring donations are organized, prepared, and distributed efficiently. Whether you’re detail-oriented or simply eager to lend a helping hand, there’s a place for you.
Volunteer responsibilities include:
Receiving clothing donations from the community
Sorting items into various categories (men’s, women’s, children’s, etc.)
Folding and bagging clothing for distribution
Assisting with filling charity partner orders
Helping load donated items into vehicles for distribution
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (
Location: 3001 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32835
Last Year’s Impact
The impact of this event is nothing short of incredible. In just one day, the community came together to sort and distribute 56,098 new and gently used items to local charity partners.
These donations included:
16,000+ articles of clothing
750+ pairs of shoes
Beyond the numbers, these items directly support individuals working toward stability, whether that’s preparing for a job interview or simply having something clean to wear.
Read more about Last Year's event HERE.
Real Impact in Our Community
After the event, all sorted donations are distributed to trusted charity partners serving Central Florida. These organizations work on the front lines, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and families navigating difficult circumstances.
“We see a lot of people who are experiencing homelessness, some who are with their kids living in their car, some who are living in camps in the woods, so this just helps us make sure that even if it’s a day or two worth of clothing we can give them something clean and ready to go. It’s just really nice to give them this little dignity piece where they don’t have to be in the same outfit.” - Samantha Espanosa, One Heart for Women and Children
Moments like this highlight how something as simple as clothing can restore dignity, confidence, and hope.
Be Part of the Impact
Whether you come on your own, with family, or as part of a group, your time and effort will directly impact our community.
Ready to volunteer? Sign up HERE.
Looking to Donate or Get Involved in Another Way?
If you’re unable to volunteer but still want to contribute, there are other meaningful ways to support the Community Closet Clothing Clean Out:
Donate gently used clothing and shoes
Become an official donation drop-off location
Encourage your workplace, church, or community group to get involved
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