Empowering Change in Our Local Community

The money we make at our thrift shop is reinvested as grants to more than 50 local charities and scholarships. We also give away necessities to families with needs through our voucher program.

Thrift Shop Grants and Scholarships Total $7.5 Million Dollars

CLT has reinvested nearly $8 million dollars in 100+ charities over the past 25 years!

In 2024, we awarded 53 annual grants. Our volunteers, staff, and board members also give away service grants to eligible nonprofits.

Please see the Grant Eligibility Application below to learn about our grant requirements.

Eligibility is approved throughout the year, but the application period for 2025 Annual Grants runs from November 1 to January 15.

Grants

Shopping Cart with Heart for Thrift Shop Clothing and Household Goods Voucher

Individuals and families with needs apply for vouchers through our grantee partner organizations.

Once approved, voucher clients can shop for daily life necessities including clothing, household goods, and furniture with their voucher just as they would with cash.

Clothes Less Traveled team members are also always on hand to provide assistance.

If you or someone you know is looking for assistance, click the button below to view our community resources page.

Vouchers

High School Student Volunteer Heart with Graduation Cap for Thrift Shop Scholarships

Seniors in high school who volunteer 40+ hours and college students volunteering at least 15 hours here at the thrift shop are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Over the past 25 years CLT has given $280,000 to support college-bound students.

In addition to being eligible for our general scholarships, the students with the most volunteer hours will receive the Dick and Jan Allis Service Scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded annually in the spring. You can start volunteering towards a scholarship as soon as you begin high school.

Scholarships

When you donate, volunteer, or shop, you are supporting:

“Love is giving of yourself for the good of another.”

- Mary Ann Cox, Cofounder of Clothes Less Traveled