Look Good.  Feel Good.  Succeed in School!

In 2009, Tempe Community Council established a teen resource center after learning that some students were missing school simply because they lacked essential items to attend class.    

Originally located at Evans-Compadre High School, the center later moved to Tempe High School.  In 2013, thanks to Tempe Leadership Class XXVIII, the space was transformed into a trendy boutique through a Tempe Leadership class project.  The group designed, fundraised, and revitalized an empty classroom into what became Threadz. 

Threadz has since grown to include two additional locations:  Marcos de Niza High School (2015) and Mountain Pointe High School (2022). 

At any Threadz location, students can shop – for FREE – for new and gently-used clothing, shoes, new socks and underwear, personal hygiene items, backpacks, school supplies, and more.  Middle and high school students in the Tempe Union High School District, Kyrene School District, and Tempe Elementary School District are all eligible with a valid school ID. 

By providing essential items, Threadz helps remove barriers that keep students from attending school, ensuring their success through graduation.  The teen clothing closets not only reduce financial strain for families, but also boost student confidence and give new life to gently-used items for others to enjoy.   

Threadz Impact  |  2024-25 School YEAR

• 1,217 Students Served
• 4,481 Total Student Visits
• 19,861 Items Distributed to Students
• 1,095 Volunteer Hours

Funded and sustained entirely by community donations and volunteers, these welcoming boutiques make a lasting difference in the lives of hundreds of teens every school year.