The Crisis Capsule Initiative
Helping Communities One Thoughtful Capsule at a Time
What Is the Crisis Capsule?
The Crisis Capsule is a carefully curated collection of essential clothing items designed to bring comfort, dignity, and confidence to people navigating crisis situations.
Each capsule contains:
12 essential clothing items
2 pairs of shoes
A hat, socks, and underwear
These items are thoughtfully selected for their comfort, versatility, and practicality. The goal is to provide recipients with clothing that meets their immediate needs while also giving them the confidence to face their day-to-day lives.
Why a Capsule Makes a Difference
In times of crisis, many people turn to donation centers for help. While these centers do incredible work, the items available are often a mix of mismatched clothing that may not fit well or suit the recipient’s needs.
This is how the Crisis Capsule is different:
**Tailored to Needs: Each capsule is thoughtfully curated to provide cohesive, versatile pieces that work together. No more trying to piece together an outfit from random items.
**Restores Dignity: By offering clothing that fits properly, feels comfortable, and looks good, we’re giving recipients more than just physical items—we’re giving them a sense of normalcy and dignity during a challenging time.
**Eases the Mental Load: For people navigating a crisis, even small decisions like what to wear can feel overwhelming. The Crisis Capsule eliminates that stress by providing ready-to-go essentials.
How You Can Help
We’re asking for your support to bring the Crisis Capsule Initiative to life and reach as many people as possible. Here’s how you can get involved:
Donate to the GoFundMe Campaign
Your contributions will help us purchase and distribute complete Crisis Capsules to those in need. Every dollar brings us closer to providing comfort and hope to individuals and families affected by the fires.
Click here to donate.Download the Free Crisis Capsule Guide
I’ve created a downloadable guide with all the capsule’s details so you can help someone directly. Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, or family member in need, this guide will make it easy to create a thoughtful and practical capsule.
Download the guide here.Nominate Someone in Need
Do you know someone affected by the fires who could benefit from a Crisis Capsule? Share their story with us using our nomination form. I will personally work with as many nominees as possible to create a capsule that fits their style and preferences.
Nominate someone here.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
The Crisis Capsule Initiative is about more than just clothing. It’s about showing people that they’re seen, cared for, and supported during one of the hardest moments of their lives. With your help, we can bring comfort, confidence, and hope to those who need it most.
Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping us make a real difference in the lives of so many. Let’s come together to support our neighbors, one thoughtful capsule at a time.
With gratitude,
Janelle
