Our Mission
Clothing is a basic need!
Monarch Closet strives to empower the LAVC community by providing an outlet where students can help each other thrive, share resources, and reduce waste and financial burdens.
According to results from the Trellis Strategies’ 2025 college student financial wellness survey, more than half of the student respondents admitted to facing basic needs insecurities.
Monarch Closet provides the basic resources students need to feel prepared, comfortable and confident throughout their academic and professional journeys.
Conscious Consumption
By giving our clothes another chance, we actively fight the impact of fast fashion and foster eco-friendly habits.
As we learn more about the unethical and often unaffordable realities of the fast fashion industry, it is essential that students have access to reliable alternatives in times of need.
-Recycle clothing
-Reduce financial hardships and limited opportunities related to attire
Removing Barriers
We believe every student deserves adequate access to affordable clothing. By offering essentials at low costs, we can help alleviate financial stress in the comfort of our own campus.