Eligibility

Lamar CISD families that find themselves in difficult situations may be eligible for assistance from Common Threads. All referrals are confidential.

Each actively enrolled student qualifies for two visits each school year, or if an emergency arises, Students will receive: 

1^st Visit: 

3 tops, 3 bottoms, and socks/underwear

2^nd Visit: 

3 tops, 3 bottoms, and a jacket for cooler weather

*Toiletry items and backpacks are available for our McKinney-Vento eligible students. 

Families can shop for clothing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm by appointment only. Please call Elida Castillo to make your appointment. 

Donation Opportunities

Common Threads relies on donations and contributions from local businesses and community members. Donations are accepted throughout the year at every LCISD campus or at Common Threads during regular hours. Common Threads will sponsor various drives during the year to keep items in stock for students. All donations are tax-deductible.

Common Threads accepts donations of clothing for children ages 4-18. This can be either uniform or non-uniform clothing as well as backpacks and school supplies. Everything must be gently worn or like new. We also take purses, belts, cosmetic bags, and used books. We take only new socks and underwear. Even though our hours vary, please feel free to drop off your donations in our outdoor bin. Please follow the driveway to our back dock, where the donation bins are located. 

Items can be new or gently used and include:

• Student appropriate clothing (Sizes 4-XXL)
• New socks and undergarments
• Shoes (New or Like New)
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant)
• Jackets and hoodies
• Backpacks
• Tax-deductible cash or check

Please contact Elida Castillo at 832-223-0342 or email at Elida.castillo@lcisd.org for more information. Service/Community hours will be given for those eligible.