Open Closet brings a personalized thrifting experience to places where clothing access is limited — schools, nursing homes, hospitals, shelters and community care programs. Open Closet addresses clothing gaps — people lacking access to basic clothing in supportive environments such as schools, hospitals, shelters, nursing homes, and community care programs where basic needs are not always met.

It is a “portable thrifting experience” that goes beyond simply filling clothing gaps, offering a more personal and dignified way for people to ‘shop’ for clothing rather than receiving random donated items that may not fit their needs or preferences.

During conversations with local organizations, a recurring issue has been that clothing donations rarely match sizes and preferences, limiting dignity and independence.  Ophelia, the founder of Open Closet in Kingston, Ontario. Growing up in Rideau Heights shaped her commitment to supporting people and communities that are often overlooked. Her experience working with youth and community organizations inspired her to create Open Closet, a portable clothing initiative that brings accessible, personalized clothing directly to people in supportive community settings.