In addition to regular shopping trips to the Care Closet @ NKU, students are welcome to attend all programs and events throughout the year! We offer 1-2 programs per month.
We hope to see you there!
Fresh Fusion Pop-Up
Students were invited to tie dye a Care Closet-branded reusable canvas shopping bag during the Fresh Fusion event on August 15th. We spoke with hundreds of students and had about a hundred students tie dye bags!
#NorseUp for Norse Swag
Our 2nd annual #NorseUp for Norse Swag event on August 21st was another huge hit! We saw over 150 students who were each invited to take one free item of NKU clothing to help build their Norse wardrobe!
Dress to Impress
Our 2nd annual Dress to Impress event will be held on September 17th from 11am-1pm in UC 135. The Care Closet @ NKU partners with Dress for Success Cincinnati, and together we offer students two curated outfits. This event runs parallel to Career Service's bi-annual event, Prep Fest, that supports students in preparing for upcoming career fairs.
FUEL NKU & Care Closet @ NKU Pop-Up
On September 23rd on the Student Union Plaza, join the Care Closet @ NKU and FUEL NKU in our 2nd annual collaborative pop-up event! Browse selected clothing items and snag some great produce!
Wellness Resource Fair
We will be participating in the annual Wellness Resource Fair on October 2nd from 10am-2pm on the SU Plaza. Come grab some fun CC swag and browse our available items, then go and visit the other tables to learn about the varying offices who help support our students' different dimensions of wellness.
Thrift & Thrive Pop-Up
Join us on October 20th for a fun and sustainable shopping experience right here on campus, where you can browse a curated selection of free clothing and accessories. Look Good. Feel Good. Thrive Boldly.
Friendsgiving Pop-Up
Celebrate the season of gratitude with our Friendsgiving Pop-Up on November 24th from 5-7pm in the SU Ballroom! Partnering with FUEL NKU, we’re offering cozy fall apparel and festive vibes for your holiday gatherings alongside a buffet of your favorite fall dishes made by Chartwells.
Sweata Weatha
Join us for our 3rd annual Sweata Weatha event on December 3rd on the 1st floor of the University Center. Tis the season for cozy sweaters! Stop by to grab the perfect sweater for chilly days and festive events. Embrace the sweata weatha in style with the Care Closet @ NKU.
Jammy Jam Game Night
From Jan 21st to the 23rd, we helped over 150 students!
Winter Fest
Winter Fest was a blast! We saw over 100 students and provided over 200 items of warm weather clothing at this fun event!
Groovy Splash Bag Bash
Add a pop of color to your shopping routine by creating a rad, reusable bag with some tie-dye magic with the Care Closet! These reusable bags can be used on your next shopping trip! Join us outside the 1st floor of the University Center under the bridge from 1:30-4pm (or until supplies are gone!)
TRANSform Your Style
This event presents an exciting chance for students to discover distinctive fashion options while championing sustainability. Bring your gently worn clothing items to exchange for something new and showcase your personal style. There will also be additional pieces available for browsing. Not only will you revitalize your wardrobe, but you'll also engage with a welcoming community that values individuality and inclusivity. Come join us for a Friday filled with fashion, fun, and friendship on March 21st from 4-6pm in UC 135!
Retro Refresh
Breathe new life into a beloved classic! Give your clothing a second chance to shine and help save the planet while you're at it. Upcycle your way to unique, eco-friendly style. Care Closet @ NKU is partnering with SOTA to help you learn new ways to upcycle - bring items from your own wardrobe or find new styles in the Care Closet @ NKU! Meet us in UC 135 on April 23rd from 1:30-4pm to celebrate Earth Day!
UCAP & Gown Program
In collaboration with UCAP and the Office of Special Events, the Care Closet @ NKU is now overseeing the UCAP and Gown program. Starting February 24th, spring 2025 graduates are invited to register to borrow a graduation gown by clicking here. Registered students will be added to a UCAP campaign to meet with a member of the UCAP team to sign their contract and discuss financial literacy, plans after graduation, and alumni perks!
#NorseUp for NKU Spirit Wear
In August, over 200 students attended the new student Victor Fest pop-up event and went home with over 500 vintage, new, and lightly used NKU spirit wear items donated by the NKU campus community! We were out of supplies before we were even halfway through the event!
Dress to Impress
In September, this event helped over 60 students by providing two curated professional outfits to wear for career fairs, interviews, and in their future career! Femme clothing was donated by Dress for Success Cincinnati and masc/non-binary clothing came from the Care Closet @ NKU and Brighton Center. Career Services offered resume and career search support.
UNV 101 Pop-Up for Major-Minor Fair
In October, all UNV 101 classes, in preparation for the annual Major-Minor Fair, visited the Care Closet @ NKU to find the right outfit to make the best impression on the faculty & staff within their chosen program!
Friendsgiving Pop-Up
In November, at this year's annual Friendsgiving event, we saw over 100 students and provided over 300 items of winter clothing. Additionally, the Newport Care Closet attended the event and provided every student with candles and lotion from Bath and Body Works!
Sweata Weatha Pop-Up
In December, we collected study sweaters, ugly sweaters, holiday sweaters, napping sweaters, play in the snow sweaters, and cute date night sweaters. Whatever our students needed them for, we had it, with the help of our sponsor, Newport CARE Closet! Over 80 students attended this annual event and took home a total of over 325 sweaters!
In the Fall 2024 semester, over 500 students attended programming with the Care Closet @ NKU and they took home over 1800 items of FREE clothing! If items were marked at thrift store prices, we would have saved students over $15,000 in collective clothing costs. These numbers don't even include traditional daily visitors to the Care Closet @ NKU!
