About Us

Westview High School in Portland, Oregon, has a free student clothes closet known as the “Cat Cave” (we are the Westview Wildcats). Located on campus, it is open during lunch times to support our homeless and at-risk students to help them focus on and be successful in school. We offer clothes, shoes, school supplies, and toiletries/personal care items. The Cat Cave is Westview Parent Teacher Organization-run and community-supported. We welcome donations, and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they may be tax-deductible (please check with your tax adviser).

Student Testimonials

“I got shampoo, a toothbrush and toothpaste from the Cat Cave. They also have body wash, deodorant and shaving stuff. I used to be embarrassed about going to school when I couldn’t wash up.”

“Because of the Cat Cave, I have a backpack and school supplies for the whole year. It’s so much easier to carry things now, and I have a place to store them.”

“Last winter was really cold. I got a warm jacket, a beanie and gloves from the Cat Cave, which really helped. I also got a nice fleece blanket, so I’m warmer when I sleep.”

______________ Donation Items ________________

We accept donations throughout the year. Click on a gift registry below to have your donation directly delivered to the school. If you prefer to shop at another store or have similar gently-used items you’d like to donate, that’s great!

  • Water bottles: Stainless steel
  • Fleece Blankets: Throw or Twin only
  • Winter coats: Men’s and Women’s, preferably with hoods
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Multicultural Shampoo & Conditioner (Containing shea, argan oil, Moroccan oil, and biotin with collagen work well. Brands include Shea Moisture, Moroccan Oil, DevaCurl, Cantu and OGX. Rizos Curls is a recommended brand for Latino hair.)
  • Men’s belts: All sizes
  • Men’s Sweatpants: All sizes, Jogger style preferred (they are cuffed at the ankle)
  • Men’s Sweatshirts: All styles (pullover hoodies are preferred)
  • Men’s and Women’s tennis shoes: All sizes
  • Men’s & Women’s Socks: All sizes, including XL (NEW only)
  • Men’s & Women’s Underwear: All sizes (NEW only)
  • Women’s bras: All sizes (NEW only)
  • Backpacks: High school size (15-17 inches tall), new or gently used
  • Men’s & Women’s Body wash
  • Men’s & Women’s Razors and Shaving cream
  • Men’s & Women’s Deodorant
  • Feminine products (all sizes tampons and pads)
  • Laundry Soap
  • College-ruled Spiral Notebooks (single-subject)
  • College-ruled Composition books
  • Hi-Polymer Erasers
  • Mechanical Pencils
  • Stainless steel water bottles
  • Personal size hand sanitizer
  • Mechanical pencil leads (0.7)
  • Graphing paper (3-hole punch loose-leaf)
  • Hi-Polymer erasers
  • 3×3 inch sticky notes
  • Highlighters (all colors)
  • Backpacks: High school size (15-17 inches tall), new or gently used
  • Mechanical pencils (0.7)
  • Pencil sharpeners
  • 1-inch binders
  • 2-inch binders
  • 3-inch binders
  • 8-tab dividers
  • #2 Pencils
  • 3×5 inch lined note cards
  • College-ruled spiral notebooks (1-subject)
  • College-ruled composition books
  • Letter-size paper portfolios (“Peachy” folders)
  • 12-inch rulers
  • Pencil pouches
  • Winter Coats: Warm ones that also have a hood and protect against the rain are ideal. All sizes, ranging from Youth XL to Adult 3X.
  • Blankets: Fleece, Twin or throw only
  • Shoes: Men’s & Women’s, all sizes
  • Sweatpants: Jogger style preferred (they are cuffed at the ankle)
  • Sweatshirts: All styles, but pullover hoodies are preferred
  • Underwear: NEW, Men’s & Women’s, all sizes (including bras and binders)
  • Socks: NEW, Men’s & Women’s, all sizes (including Men’s XL)
  • Winter Gloves
  • Winter Hats
  • Winter Scarves
  • Deodorant
  • Floss
  • Lip Balm
  • Brushes & Combs
  • Razors & Shaving Cream (Men’s & Women’s)
  • Body Wash (Men’s & Women’s)
  • Facial Cleanser
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Multicultural Shampoo & Conditioner (Containing shea, argan oil, Moroccan oil, and biotin with collagen work well. Brands include Shea Moisture, Moroccan Oil, DevaCurl, Cantu and OGX. Rizos Curls is a recommended brand for Latino hair.)
  • Body Lotion
  • Bar Soap (light or no scent)
  • Feminine Supplies
  • Toothpaste & Toothbrushes (Adult & Kids)
  • Laundry soap
  • Dryer sheets

__________ Gift Registries __________

The Cat Cave has two gift registries:

Amazon and Target. Just click a link below, place your order, and your donation will be delivered directly to the school. If you prefer to shop at another store or have similar gently-used items you’d like to donate, that’s great!

Contact Us

Email WHSCatCave@gmail.com

Donations may be dropped off at:

Westview High School, Main Office
4200 NW 185th Avenue
Portland, OR 97229

Monday-Friday 8 AM-3 PM
Summer Hours Monday-Thursday 8 AM-2 PM
Closed Holidays