Enrich, Inspire & Engage
Care Closets at PYLUSD High Schools
Background Story:
The concept of the Care Closet was born out of a personal experience in 2020 with a high school freshman who did not have hygiene necessities or detergent, and on a daily basis felt uncomfortable with peers and adults.
Over the course of two years and with the assistance of district personnel, a school custodian, the Esperanza principal, and the high school activity director, the first Care Closet opened on the Esperanza High School Campus in October of 2022. It is a beautifully decorated and inviting space. Students in the engineering class built racks and shelves, the graphic design class created signage, and through the generosity of the community a comfortable chair, full length mirror, music and hanging plants were added.
How Does It Work?
Students visit the Care Closet on Wednesdays! No judgment, no questions — just a helping hand and a friendly face.
Here's How You Can Help:
- Visit Our Amazon Wishlist: Explore the items identified for our cause.
- Select Your Contribution: Choose items that resonates with you.
- Complete Your Order: Follow the simple steps to make your contribution and brighten someone's day! Thank you.
Your generosity fuels our mission, and each item you select is sent directly to Esperanza Care Closet to support the students we serve.
El Camino Care Closet Opens
In September, 2023, the second Care Closet opened at El Camino Real High School.
How Does It Work?
All ECRHS can visit the Care Closet. No judgment, no questions — just a helping hand and a friendly face.
Here's How You Can Help:
- Visit Our Amazon Wishlist: Explore the items identified for our cause.
- Select Your Contribution: Choose items that resonates with you.
- Complete Your Order: Follow the simple steps to make your contribution and brighten someone's day! Thank you.
Your generosity fuels our mission, and each item you select is sent directly to the El Camino Real Closet to support the students we serve.
Our goal is to open Care Closets at each of the five high schools. The timetable will be based on our community's support, engagement from each campus, and the commitment from volunteers and community partners to ensure that is every site is fully operational. (El Camino's logo and pictures coming soon!)
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful difference!
Click on the link below and choose your items. Thank you!