CCA: Undercover Project

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES?

Children in the UNDERCOVER Program receive high quality socks and underwear so they can attend school with confidence and comfort.

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WHAT ARE THE SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES?

Children in the UNDERCOVER Program receive high quality socks and underwear so they can attend school with confidence and comfort.

WHY IS THIS INITIATIVE NEEDED?

The UNDERCOVER Program was launched by concerned mothers in Thunder Bay who noticed children going to school without socks.

Clean socks and underwear are necessary for personal health and hygiene. By providing families in need with free undergarment, Community Clothing Assistance aims to help children feel confident and happy so they can fully participate in education activities and their community.

WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES?

The long-term goal of the UNDERCOVER Program to set children up for success so that they can achieve their own life goals and escape the cycle of poverty. Ultimately, the UNDERCOVER Program is a step towards building financial security and reducing poverty in the community as a whole.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE UNDERCOVER PROGRAM?

There are three ways you can support the UNDERCOVER Program:

Financial Contributions: Any financial donations made for the UNDERCOVER Program are used to buy socks and underwear. DONATE NOW
Donate New Undergarment: We accept donations of new socks and underwear for the UNDERCOVER Program. Donations can be dropped off at Community Clothing Assistance or at one of our collection bins across the city.
Volunteer: People can donate their time and talents to the UNDERCOVER Program. Community Clothing Assistance always needs helping hands to sort and categorize donations received for the project.

WHAT IS THE UNDERCOVER PROGRAM?

The UNDERCOVER Program is an ongoing yearly project which provides seven pairs of new socks and underwear to children in-need aged 4 to 14 years. Families in need are identified by Ontario Works benefit services. Vouchers are distributed in December through the Christmas Cheer Fund hampers and are redeemed at our office for next 10 months.

Each year over 2000 vouchers are distributed to families in need.

Each fall, Community Clothing Assistance starts fundraising activities and collects new items and monetary donations for the UNDERCOVER Program.