Fairy Lights, Toys and the VIP Treatment: Inside the Siouxland Foster Closet

from Sustainable Steps · host Jacob Heller & Tami Koenigs

A new kid just arrived on your doorstep with nothing but a diaper, or a teenager is demanding fairy lights to properly decorate their new room - where do foster families turn? In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami and Jake sit down with Rochelle Pfeiffer, Founder and Director of the Siouxland Foster Closet. Rochelle explains how the organization's retail-style boutique lets foster kids shop for clothes, toys and essentials completely free of charge, so they leave feeling like VIPs. In this episode, you'll learn: The "Beeline" Effect: Why the Foster Closet's back-corner toy section is the ultimate distraction while caregivers shop. The Secret to Teen Fashion: How teenage volunteers prevent the closet from accidentally stocking "uncool" clothes. Beyond the Hangers: Why mini cribs, brand-new car seats and birthday cake kits are just as crucial as a good pair of jeans. To learn more about shopping, donating or volunteering (the Siouxland Foster Closet needs your help this summer!), email [email protected] or call (712) 253-3943. You can also find the group on Facebook or at this website. Find out more about the programs and services offered by Goodwill of the Great Plains by visiting goodwillgreatplains.org. The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation.

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