Announcements!

We’re excited to share a new way our community can show up for one another — the Ronin Project Confidence Closet & Seasonal Clothing Drives!

Every day, children, families, and neighbors in our community are doing their best to move forward while navigating hardship, trauma, or life transitions. And sometimes, something as simple as the right outfit can make all the difference — whether it’s staying warm in winter, feeling comfortable in summer, or showing up confidently to a job interview. So we’re launching a year-round, community-powered movement dedicated to dignity, stability, and confidence through clothing support.

🧥 What Is the Confidence Closet?

Our Confidence Closet provides free, interview-ready and professional clothing to prepare for verified opportunities like job interviews, job fairs, conferences, and networking events. Because when someone is striving for a better future, clothing should never be the barrier that holds them back. The closet is open year-round — which means donations are needed year-round, too!

🌞❄️ Seasonal Clothing Drives (Summer & Winter)

In addition to professional clothing, we’re launching two seasonal drives each year:

🌞 Summer Clothing Drive

Collecting: January–March
Distribution: May

❄️ Winter Clothing Drive

Collecting: June–August
Distribution: October

We’re looking for gently used clothing for children, teens, and adults — plus new, unopened socks and undergarments. All items go directly to families invited through our partner connections.

CLOTHING WE’RE COLLECTING 

Please donate new or gently used items in good condition: 

Summer Drives:

For Adults (S–XXL) and Children (Infant - Teen):

● T-shirts, polos, blouses

● Jeans, shorts, lightweight pants

● Summer dresses, skirts

● Summer outfits

● Light jackets

● Clean shoes or sandals

● New, unopened socks and undergarments only

Winter Drives:

For Adults: 

● Professional and casual wear (S–XXL) 

● Jeans, pants, shirts, sweaters, jackets 

● Coats, gloves, hats, and shoes 

● New, unopened undergarments (all sizes) 

For Children: 

● Clothing for all ages (infant to teen) 

● Coats, shoes, socks, and seasonal wear 

● New, unopened undergarments (all sizes) 

*All donations are distributed directly through our partner programs and 

💛 Why We’re Doing This

Many families in our community must choose between gas, food, rent… and clothing.
But showing up for a job interview, starting school with confidence, or staying warm in the cold should not require sacrifice.

Clothing is dignity. Clothing is safety. Clothing is confidence.
And together — we can provide all three.

📦 Where to Send Donations

All clothing donations can be mailed or dropped off (prior coordination required) at:

📍 Ronin Project
7340 Black Hawk Blvd, Unit 176
Black Hawk, CO 80422

(Please ensure socks and undergarments are new/unopened.)

🤝 Want to Get Involved Even More?

We’re inviting local businesses, gyms, schools, churches, and community organizations to host donation bins or run clothing collections.
If you’d like to partner with us, contact us anytime — we’d love to work with you!

Together, we’re restoring confidence — one outfit at a time.

Thank you for helping us support families with dignity, warmth, and heart.

📣 Event Update: Change of Plans for December 8th

We wanted to share a quick update with our community: the December 8th Holiday HeARTs event we had been planning will no longer be taking place as originally scheduled due to unforeseen internal changes at the partner organization’s end.

While we’re disappointed, we completely understand and remain grateful for the ongoing work they do in support of survivors.

💙 The heart of this campaign is still going strong — and we’re already planning ahead.

✅ PeaceWorks is confirmed to join us again next year
🌟 We’re in active conversation with two additional Colorado locations for 2026

To everyone who supported and donated: thank you. Your belief in this mission means the world to us — and fuels everything we do.

A healing arts experience hosted by Ronin Project — bringing creativity, comfort, and care to families living in shelters or recovering from domestic violence.

These private events are scheduled for November 15th (Colorado) and we need your help to make it a reality.

We are partnering with PeaceWorks, Inc (Colorado) to offer safe, joyful spaces for families to reconnect, express themselves through art, and receive small gifts of encouragement during the holidays. Children will create artwork that we’ll press onto t-shirts — turning their designs into wearable strength. Parents will receive wellness kits, self-care items, and personalized messages of hope. All of this is only possible with your support.

🔒 To protect the privacy and safety of the families, this event is not open to the public — but your donations will be front and center in making it meaningful.

Interested in supporting? Below are our current needs.

Registries: Holiday HeARTs Walmart Registry

🎨 SUPPLIES WE’RE COLLECTING

Please donate new, unopened, and non-toxic items:

For Children: For Parents: For All:

-Washable markers, crayons, kid-safe scissors -Journals & pens -Ziplock bags (for individual art kits)

-Glue sticks, construction paper, cardstock -Adult coloring books & colored pencils -Disposable tablecloths

-Paint sets & brushes -Self-care items (lip balm, lotion, tissues) -Sanitizing wipes & hand sanitizers

-Fabric markers, iron-on transfers -Adult-sized white t-shirts (S–XXL)

-Stickers, stencils, foam shapes -Affirmation mugs or reusable water bottles

-Youth-sized white cotton t-shirts (XS–XL)

🎁 GIFT CARDS OF ANY AMOUNT WELCOME

Families can use them for basic needs or small personal comforts.
Most helpful: Target, Walmart, Amazon, grocery stores, or Visa/Mastercard prepaid.
eGift cards can be emailed to: j.hood@roninproject.org

💛 HOW TO SUPPORT THIS MISSION

🧾 Donate financially to help us fund supplies, shirts, and travel:
🔗 Support Holiday HeARTs!

📦 Donate physical items directly through our giving page:
🔗 roninproject.betterworld.org/donate-an-item

📬 Have questions or need help coordinating a donation?
Reach us at: j.hood@roninproject.org

Every single donation brings us closer to creating a moment of joy for families who have already overcome so much.
Let’s show up in love and action. Let’s honor their strength. Let’s help them feel seen.

Let’s build a better tomorrow — together.