Laura Graham
Founder & President
Sue Graham
Founder
In January 2011, I started 1Closet with the help of my mom, Sue (Founder). Together we turned an idea to reality and have positively impacted the lives of more than 20,000 teenagers living in foster care and youth shelters. We partner with high schools & companies to hold clothing drives for teen basics like jeans, T-shirts, athletics, coats/sweaters and accessories. We promote self-expression, confidence, and success through desirable clothing. All donated garments are hand sorted, sized and boxed for easy distribution to social service agencies throughout the East Bay and beyond.
Email - info@1closet.org
Awards & Recognitions
*Cosmopolitan Magazine
*California State Senate Recognition 2012
*California State Senate Recognition 2013
*California Legislative Assembly Honoree 2012
*California Legislative Assembly Honoree 2013
*Commendation by Congressmen John Garamendi 2012
*Commendation by Congressmen by Wilma Chan and Keith Carson 2013
*Community Service Hero by Supervisor Karen Mitchoff 2012
*Congressional Recognition by Congressman Eric Swalwell 2013
*Daily Points of Light 2014
*Diablo Magazine Threads of Hope Nominee 2012
*Diablo Magazine Threads of Hope - Winner 2015
*Discuss Award Honorable Mention Honoring the Best All-Around High School Students 2013
*Generation On - Excellence in Service and Leadership Award 2014
*Jefferson Award Winner 2012
*Keds Bravehearts Honoree 2014
*Kids are Heroes Award 2013
*Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program-2013 Winner
*Nestle Very Best in Youth 2013 Honoree
*Nordstrom Scholarship Honoree 2013
*Red Cross Heroes Award for Contra Costa County 2012
*Red Cross Heroes Award for Kindness and Philanthropy-Alameda County 2013
*Recognition for Community Service by Congressmen George Miller 2012
*Special Congressional Recognition by Congresswoman Barbara Lee 2013
*The President's Volunteer Service Award 2014
*Violet Richardson Soroptimist Award Winner 2013
*Youth Service Challenge Finalist 2013