Duet: Partners In Health & Aging Opens GrandKin Clothing Closet

Thanks to the generous support of BHHS Legacy Foundation, Duet kinship care services recently opened a new GrandKin Clothing Closet. The first of its kind was launched by the Foundation. It is located inside Duet’s office, at 10000 N. 31st Ave. Suite D in Phoenix, and operates by appointment on designated days.

"BHHS Legacy Foundation is proud to support Duet: Partners In Health & Aging’s GrandKin Clothing Closet, a vital new resource for grandfamilies,"said Mary Cotterman Grants Manager, BHHS Legacy Foundation. This initiative provides grandchildren with the essentials they need, ensuring children have the confidence and clothing they need to thrive."

The Grandkin Clothing Closet is a place for grandfamilies enrolled in Duet’s services to shop essential items free-of-charge such as school uniforms, new clothing, shoes, school supplies, personal care items and more. The new clothing closet will help grandchildren from preschool through 8th grade.

The grand opening event took place on Feb. 4, 2025, and was filled with warmth and gratitude as kinship caregivers explored the available resources and connected with others in the Duet community. Families expressed their appreciation for the added support, emphasizing how these essentials will help their grandchildren feel confident and thrive throughout the year.

“This new service fulfills a real need in our community, and we are deeply thankful to the BHHS Legacy Foundation for making it possible,” said Patricia Dominiquez, kinship care services director. “The Duet Clothing Closet empowers grandfamilies, helps eliminate financial strain, and enhances the well-being of children in a supportive and dignified way."

Duet is proud to provide this valuable resource, empowering grandfamilies with access to essential items that support their grandchildren’s well-being. To access this service, families must first enroll in Duet’s kinship services by completing an intake assessment with a kinship team member. Once eligibility is confirmed, families will receive a link to complete a clothing registration form and schedule an appointment with the kinship team. For additional information, please contact kinship services at (602) 274-5022.

About BHHS Legacy Foundation

BHHS Legacy FOundation supports organizations that enhance health and quality of life in the Greater Phoenix area and the Tri-state region of northern Arizona. It does this by funding grants to nonprofits with health-related programs, nurturing collaborative partnerships and raising funds through Legacy Connection to support community organizations. To date, BHHS Legacy Foundation has invested more than $110 million in nonprofits to support programs in our communities. To learn more, visit: www.bhhslegacy.org.

About Duet: Partners In Health & Aging: Duet is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health and well-being through vitally needed services to homebound adults, family caregivers, and grandfamilies. Duet’s free-of-charge services are available in the greater Phoenix area. To volunteer, donate or ask for help, go to www.duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022.