Revolving Closet — What's That?
Kids grow soooo fast! A Revolving Closet is a place to bring the clothes they’ve outgrown (that are still in good repair) and trade them for the next size up! Hosted by volunteers who donate a spare bedroom in their home, Revolving Closets need to be in every zip code!
Here are the active locations that we know of — let us know if you set one up and would like to be listed here! Click on the name of the location to see more info.
1. Bluffdale, Utah. Run by Debbie Cook.
2. Lehi, Utah. Run by Marci Mitchell. Text her at: 435-823-5939
3. Lehi Exchange, Utah. Run by Makira Manns. If no social media access, text her at: 385-219-5619
4. North Salt Lake, Utah. Run by Melissa Gonsalez.
5. Provo, Utah. Run by Stacey Green at the Utah Birth Place. Call or text her at: 385-482-2143
6. Riverton, Utah. Run by Emily Zambrano.
7. Salt Lake County “I’ll meet up with you” – if you live in this county and need someone to meet up with you to accept your donations and let you look through certain sizes of clothes, Jana will meet up with you, with advance notice: 801-410-9257
8. Santaquin, Utah. Run by Delfa Peralta.
9. Spanish Fork, Utah. Run by Dorian Herrera (she primarily speaks Spanish but she is happy to help anyone using a translation app). Text her at: 801-920-9410
10. Springville, Utah. Run by Elizabeth Delano.
11. St. George, Utah. Run by Celestial Noot.
12. West Valley City, Utah. Regan Barnes and her friend Heather run this closet, and really enjoy the opportunity to meet fellow moms. Set an appointment here.
Would you like to build a Revolving Closet or Book Case to serve families in your area? We can give you ideas how to organize it, help you set up a a Facebook page specific to yours, and (if you’re comfortable with it) list your contact info on this page. Contact us and we’ll guide you through the process! CLICK HERE to download a “Revolving Closet Hostess Manual”
Here are some photos of a Revolving Closet:
As you can see, there are bins for every size of children’s clothing, separated according to gender and season. We also have shoes, maternity clothes, diapers, books, and coats!
We only accept clothing that is hole-free, stain-free, and free of smoke smell.
Often we have families donate more than they take, so we are able to help families that can only take but have nothing to donate. For instance, we have helped a few refugee families, as well as a family that lost everything due to a house fire, and also a family that escaped a domestic abuse situation with only the clothes on their backs.
The Revolving Closet is not limited to low-income families so our services are also used by smart moms who know that if they trade with us, they can have funds available for other things!!
Revolving Closets Highlighted on Do Something More Podcast
Check this out! The Revolving Closet was featured on Just Serve’s Insta—Twice!
December 14, 2020 & December 15 2020
Legalities
Revolving closets are provided by individuals and are not operated or maintained by Momivate. Momivate encourages individuals to host revolving closets and help those in their community, but Momivate cannot guaranty or oversee the revolving closets and what they are used for by the applicable individuals. Accordingly, if you visit or utilize a revolving closet, you do so at your own risk, and you agree to hold Momivate harmless from any claims, liabilities, or damages that may arise from your use or interaction with a revolving closet maintained by individuals, whether or not Momivate helps you locate the revolving closet.
Revolving Bookshelf
Inspired by Free Little Libraries (only, these are indoors instead of outdoors) and then influenced by Momivate’s Revolving Closets, Revolving Bookshelves are just starting to pop up in a few places!
Keep reading FREE (like a regular library) and also STRESS FREE because with a Revolving Bookshelf, there’s no due dates or signing up for a card — and possibly losing it!
If YOU would like to start a Revolving Bookshelf in your home, click here to download a hostess manual!
Regan Barnes has a Revolving Bookshelf as part of her Revolving Closet in West Valley City, Utah! Click here to make an appointment!
Heather Nuffer has a Revolving Bookshelf in her home in Lindon, Utah! Click here to make an appointment!