Operation Easter Outfit
Shop for a child.
If you would like to purchase an outfit for a child this year, please click on the signup link below.
If you would like to purchase an outfit for a child this year, please use the "Sign-Up" button to select the child (or children), then click on "Submit and Sign-Up" and provide your contact information (Name, e-mail address, and phone number) to complete the registration. You will receive an e-mail to confirm your selection.
Please return the clothes to the narthex the weekend of March 11-12 . Include the name of the child along with the ID code with the clothing.
We suggest dresses for girls and khaki style pants and collared button-down or polo shirts for the boys. Accessories are not recommended.
If you prefer to have us do the shopping for you, just mail your donation to Partners in Outreach, P.O Box 21 Chester Springs, Pa 19425 or donate online using the “donate now” button at the top.
Operation Easter Outfit
This program was the fuel that led to the formation of Partners in Outreach. What began as a “recycling” program of gently used Easter outfits for infants through 16 years old, through the St. Agnes Day Room, has turned into a wider spread program that provides hundreds of NEW outfits to children in many organizations throughout our county and surrounding area.
The Process
Collection
Items are purchased by PIO or donated by parishioners of local parishes through the "Adopt an Easter Egg" program where items can be purchased for specific children or families. A team of coordinators collects and organizes the clothing by size. Volunteers then participate in-service days to gather and package outfits for specific families. Each families' clothing is carefully covered in clear plastic bags. The clothing is organized on wheeled racks and transported by a moving truck to different facilities for distribution the Tuesday before Easter.
Recipients
Recipients of the collected outfits are families served by various organizations including the St. Agnes Day Room in West Chester, CYWA of Coatesville, The Bridge Academy in Coatesville, St. Rocco's Parish, Avondale, St. Anne's Parish, Phoenixville, St. Josephs Parish, Spring City, Sacred Heart Parish, Oxford, and ABVM Parish, West Grove.
Would your school, sports team, or friend group like to volunteer?
Visit our Get Involved page to see the volunteer roles for this program. You will be able to see the responsibilities, time requirements, resources, and the program coordinator contact information.