Clothing and Confidence
Support for Teen Girls
Teen girls facing financial barriers receive quality, on-trend,
stylish clothing and
accessories that help them feel they
belong at school and in their communities.
Looking for Clothes That Fit Your Style?
My Best Friend’s Closet provides stylish clothing, shoes, and accessories at no cost for teen girls facing financial barriers in Calgary and the surrounding area. During your 90-minute appointment, a volunteer stylist will help you find items that match your style, needs, and personality.
Who We Help
This Program May Be for You If You:
Are between 12 and 18 years old
Live in Calgary or the surrounding area
Are experiencing financial barriers
Need clothing for school and everyday life
Have not visited My Best Friend’s Closet within the past year
You can visit My Best Friend’s Closet up to two times, with at least one year between appointments.
How To Apply
Complete a referral form. You can be referred by an agency, school, family member, friend, or refer yourself.
Appointment Times:
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Virtual appointments are available by special request for clients with disabilities requiring accommodations.
Contact Maryyam at mbfc@makingchangesassociation.ca for more information.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
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Comprehensive Support To Build
Teen Confidence
My Best Friend's Closet provides teen girls with age-appropriate, on-trend clothing for school and recreational needs, helping them feel supported during formative years.
Personalized Styling Appointments
Teen girls receive 90-minute appointments with peer-to-near-peer volunteer stylists who help select items matching their unique style and individuality.
Safe, Judgment-Free Environment
Appointments create spaces where teen girls feel celebrated for who they are, building confidence without pressure to conform to expectations that don't fit them.
Quality, On-Trend Clothing
Each woman receives up to 20 items of clothing based on availability, creating outfit combinations suitable for interviews and her first month at a new job with enough variety to present confidently while establishing workplace presence.
Peer-to-Peer Connection
Young volunteer stylists provide mentorship and support, creating connections that validate teens' experiences and demonstrate they're not alone.
Teen Confidence That Shapes Future Possibilities
Investment in My Best Friend's Closet creates outcomes during critical years
when girls either internalize messages of belonging or limitation.
Confidence Built During Formative Years
Social Connection Enabled
Academic Engagement Supported
Leadership Participation Encouraged
Sense of Belonging Validated
How To Support My Best Friend's Closet
Your support provides clothing that helps teen girls navigate formative years with confidence rather than feeling isolated and alone.
Donate Clothing
Contribute high-quality, on-trend clothing, shoes,
and accessories that help teen girls present
themselves confidently among peers.
Volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer your time, as a stylist for 90
minute appointments, back of house clothing sorting, merchandising
items
Make a Financial Donation
Monthly or one-time contributions fund
styling appointments, program delivery,
and facility operations that serve
thousands of women annually.
Organize a Clothing Drive
Engage your network in filling wardrobes for
teen girls while building awareness of the
barriers that young people face.
Become a
Corporate Partner
Demonstrate social responsibility through
financial contributions, employee
engagement, and commitment to
workforce diversity.
Funding Provided By
Clothing That Builds Confidence During Critical Years
Your support provides the clothing and confidence teen girls need during formative years when belonging and self-perception shape future possibilities.