About Pa’lante Closet

Pa’lante Closet is a youth-centered resource program that provides clothing, shoes, personal care items, and other essential goods to young people impacted by foster care. Through a choice-based approach, youth are empowered to select items that reflect their individual needs, preferences, and personal style.

More than meeting basic needs, Pa’lante Closet helps foster confidence, self-expression, and a sense of belonging. By giving young people the opportunity to make choices for themselves, the program supports healthy identity development, self-esteem, and readiness for school, employment, and other life opportunities.

Grounded in Positive Youth Development principles, Pa’lante Closet recognizes that access to essentials, combined with choice and autonomy, can help young people build confidence and move forward toward their goals.

Mail or Drop Off a Donation

You can support our work by making a donation by check or in person.

Please make checks payable to Texas Alliance for Youth Success and write “Pa’lante Closet” in the memo line.

Mail checks to:
Texas Alliance for Youth Success
P.O. Box 884
Edinburg, TX 78540

Drop-off option:
Donations can also be shipped/dropped off at The Beaumont House in McAllen.

TAFYS welcomes monetary gifts and new, unopened hygiene & personal care items that directly support youth wellness. We do not accept used, opened, expired, hazardous, or unrelated items. Our Gift Acceptance Policy can be viewed here.

We’re happy to provide an in-kind donation receipt. Per IRS rules, TAFYS does not assign Fair Market Value (FMV).

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Accepted Items

  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Body Wash & Bar Soap
  • Toothpaste, Toothbrushes & Floss
  • Deodorant & Lotion
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Hair Care Tools & Accessories
  • Shaving Products
  • Towels & Washcloths

Note: We can only accept new, unopened items.

Frequently Asked Questions

Donations support youth and young adults in foster care from across the Rio Grande Valley.

Yes—financial gifts help us purchase essentials in bulk (often cheaper) and fill supply gaps. Donate at our Givebutter link or text H4YOUTH to 53-555.

Yes. TAFYS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 33-2672133. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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