OKEECHOBEE — My Aunt’s House, commonly referred to as “The Closet” has been a fixture in Okeechobee since 2003. On Friday, March 3 The Closet will be having its Grand Reopening from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The new location is 204 N. Parrott Ave. in Okeechobee.

The Closet has been faithfully funded by the Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee and the United Way. It has been supported by the firefighters in Okeechobee as well as other local donors. The mission of the closet has always been and will continue to be to improve the quality of life for people in Okeechobee.

After the ribbon cutting, you are invited to dine with us or carry out dinner, for $15 per meal. The menu is BBQ pork, green beans, potatoes, swamp cabbage and a roll.

There will also be a 50/50 drawing and silent auction items. You will be welcomed to stay and shop as well.

The Closet is now open to everyone. Clothing will be available to all families for a nominal donation, no matter their income level. This earned income strategy enables local families to find savings and The Closet to achieve sustainability.

Clients will continue to be able to obtain clothing throughout the year, at regular intervals, at no cost. There will be no referral necessary, and the client will be asked to bring four week’s proof of income or a letter showing eligibility for SSI or SNAP assistance, and proof of an Okeechobee address.

During the week we are open Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. As we move forward we plan to expand the hours.

For more information, please feel free to call our Executive Director, Maria Olivares at 863-634-2306.