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Neighbors helping neighbors since 1978

Cedar Closet of Flagstaff began with 35 charter members and a commitment to serving their community. Today, nearly 100 volunteer members carry that mission forward through our thrift store and nine philanthropic programs.

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The Cedar Closet Thrift Store storefront with its green sign and striped awning

Mission, vision and values

Our mission

“Volunteers serving our community with compassion, caring, and commitment.”

Our vision

To be an effective leader in philanthropic services for our community.

Our values
  • Compassion
  • Caring
  • Commitment

Our story

More than four decades of compassion, caring and commitment

Funded mainly by our thrift store and by direct donations from the public, our members give more than 19,000 volunteer hours every year. In 2025–2026 alone, that added up to more than $302,000 in goods and services returned to our community.

  1. 1978

    Founded by 35 charter members

    Cedar Closet of Flagstaff is founded by 35 charter members who share a commitment to serving their community.

  2. 1997

    School Clothes for Kids begins

    Our signature program starts outfitting local students for the school year. Today it serves nearly 1,000 children.

  3. 2025

    Voted Best Non-Profit Thrift Store

    Arizona Daily Sun readers name Cedar Closet the Best Non-Profit Thrift Store in the Best of Flagstaff awards.

  4. Today

    Nearly 100 members, nine programs

    Our members give more than 19,000 volunteer hours a year, in the store and across the community.

Our 2025–2026 impact

Volunteers supporting our community with compassion, caring and commitment.

in goods and services returned to the Flagstaff community
$302K+
neighbors served through our programs
6,100+
volunteer hours given by our members
19,700+
local programs funded by the store and your gifts
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Our mural

Bee Generous: a celebration of spirit, service and sacred beauty

Painted on the outside wall of our store in the Sunnyside neighborhood by Flagstaff artist Joel Geist, known to many as Red Frog, the mural brings warmth and wonder to the street. His red frog trademark is hidden somewhere in the design, a playful reminder of the artist and the joy of discovery.

The Bee Generous mural, with a tree of life, a glowing flower and bumblebees painted on the outside wall of Cedar Closet

  • The Tree of Life

    At the center, branches reach skyward in a graceful dance of balance and renewal, a symbol of harmony between heaven, earth and humanity that recalls Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree.

  • The bees

    Hardworking, caring and community-minded, the bees honor our volunteers, whose dedication fuels nine philanthropic programs and touches thousands of lives each year.

  • The floral centerpiece

    Nineteen overlapping circles form the flower at the heart of the tree, drawn from sacred geometry to show how all things are connected.

  • The spirals

    Sweeping along the left side, the spirals reflect the divine proportions associated with Leonardo da Vinci.

“Generosity is the root of community.”

The message of Bee Generous, a beacon inviting every passerby to come in, connect and contribute

2026–2027 Board of Directors

The volunteers who lead us

Our board of directors, all volunteer members, guides Cedar Closet from the thrift shop floor to our philanthropic programs.

  • Gaye Knight

    President

  • Alice Gagnaire

    Vice President

  • Bobbie White

    Secretary

  • Elizabeth Benham

    Treasurer

  • Julie Swan

    Membership

  • Donna Koester

    Philanthropic Programs

  • Jayne Clark

    Resource Development

  • Brenda Munns

    Public Relations

  • Darcy Hostetler

    Education

  • Shelly Hall

    Thrift Shop

  • Linda Leng

    Information Technology

Accountability

Accountable to our community

Cedar Closet of Flagstaff is an all-volunteer nonprofit. Your gifts are tax deductible, and Arizona taxpayers may qualify for a state charitable tax credit.

Federal EIN

33-4063041

Arizona QCO code

22926

Donor policy (PDF)QCO certificate (PDF)

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