The Closet
CBE is on the Board of
The Closet of Greater Herndon
The Closet is a cool non-profit thrift shop in Herndon, with all proceeds donated back to the community. In 2020 the Closet was closed for two months and was still able to donate over $65K in grants, $45K in scholarships to local students and provided $51K in free clothing to qualifying individuals. Check out the Closet at www.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org.
If you have any questions about participating as part of the Beth Emeth contingent, please contact Betsy Rock and Paula Yass.
There are three ways to support The Closet:
1 - Volunteer, 2 - Donate, 3 – Shop
Volunteer!!
Learn About Volunteering at The Closet!
Monday, October 30, 2023
CBE is one of 21 congregations in the Reston/Herndon area who have committed to providing volunteers to staff The Closet.
Please join us on our next volunteer opportunity! Meet the new manager of The Closet of Greater Herndon and become familiar with the thrift shop's operations. This is a great way to work with other CBEers for a couple of hours and support this vital community resource. You can volunteer for a 2-hour block: 10 AM - 2 PM, 12-2 PM or 2-4 PM, or another time period that is more convenient. Tuesday store hours are 10 AM- 5 PM. Donate and shop as well! If you are a first-time volunteer, have questions, or if these days are not convenient, please contact Betsy Rock and Paula Yass. The Closet is at 845 Station St, Herndon, or 703-437-7652.
Donate!!
If you are doing spring cleaning, the Closet appreciates your donations of a wide variety of new and gently used items, including:
- ALL men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes, outer garments
- Household items, dishes, linens, blankets, décor
- Electronics (current technology only), sporting goods, suitcases
- Toys, books, cds/dvds, musical instruments, cameras
- Small furniture, small appliances (no large furniture)
Please check The Closet's Donation Page for more details on donating. Donations are accepted Monday – Wednesday and Friday – Saturday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. No donations are accepted on Thursdays or Sundays.
Ready to donate? Just drive around the back of the building and someone will help you bring in your donations. If you have any questions about donations, please call 703-437-7652.
Shop!!
The Closet is like a small department store... they have so much! Store manager Tempestt Ware Harmon maintains a high level of quality control that leads to amazing bargains.
There are clothes for all members of the family; many are new with tags. Check out the glassware, dishes and small appliances. The toys and sporting goods are well organized. All electric items are checked out by volunteers and are in working condition. Lamp shades, vases, purses, shoes... so many nice things!
Shop Monday-Saturday 10-5; also Monday & Thursday hours extend to 8 PM. You will feel great doing it and will be contributing to the community at the same time.
Ready to shop? We are ALWAYS ready to shop!!