Watch a news segment from San Diego CBS 8 News talking about Sharia’s Closet and the work we do to provide free clothing to our community neighbors in need.
We provide free, emergency clothing to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis.
Sharia’s Closet: The place San Diegans in need of clothing can go. No questions asked.
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Sharia’s Closet on The Lisa Show
In Elton John’s famous musical Aida, the main character proudly declares “I am what I wear… for my dress has always been my strongest suit.” Though amusing in this musical context, do you think there might be some truth to it? Does the way you dress actually influence the way you preform and act? Well, according to a study done by Northwestern University, your clothing does in fact influence your performance at work and school. One organization, Sharia’s Closet, is a non-profit dedicated to empowering homeless and low-income individuals through their clothing. To tell us more about what they do is CEO and founder Shamine Linton.
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Transforming lives, one piece of clothing at a time
Recently, Shamine Linton was interviewed by the Mission Times Courier.
“3,785 individuals. That’s the most I have served in one year,” Linton said. “When you break it down and hear every story, it’s heartbreaking but also uplifting because you get to be a sprinkle of hope, a sprinkle of joy, a sprinkle of love.”
ABC 10 NEWS Report – Nonprofit struggles to make rent amid record demand
ABC 10News San Diego’s Jonathan Horn reports about Sharia’s Closet: “a college area nonprofit dedicated to helping people through the pandemic may not survive itself.”
https://youtu.be/XdU3c-qVs60
From Jamaica to San Diego, nonprofit founder continues to provide for those in need
The strong, compassionate, big-hearted women in her family were a clear influence on Shamine Linton’s life, as she was growing up as a little girl in her home country of Jamaica. It was there, on her rural farm with goats, chickens and produce, that her grandmother taught her kindness and how to care for her community. Linton’s aunt was like a second mother to her, who supported Linton’s own mother, who’d had her as a teenager and experienced rejection and discrimination from others for having a child so young.
“The environment I grew up in gave me the desire to want to be the change I want to see. … If we harvested a big crop of potatoes, all our neighbors would receive potatoes, free of charge,” she said of the influence her upbringing had on her. “My mother, despite all the obstacles she faced, chose to raise me with courage, empathy and love. My mom exemplifies resilience and courage to me. She made me the woman I am today.”
And the woman that Linton is today is the founder and president of Sharia’s Closet, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency for San Diego families and individuals experiencing financial hardship or other crises.
Read the rest of the story at The San Diego Union-Tribune
Alternate link: From Jamaica to San Diego
Sharia’s Closet on SUN Talk Radio
The Sustainable Urban Network (SUN) radio talk show recently interviewed Shamine Linton and Erika Guzman to talk about the difference Sharia’s Closet is making in the community. Check out the video.
Supervisor Fletcher Highlights Sharia’s Closet
San Diego District 4 Supervisor Nathan Fletcher highlighted Sharia’s Closet for National Black Business Month on Facebook.
His message read:
For National Black Business Month, we’re calling attention to black-owned businesses that lift up San Diego communities. This week, we want to highlight a truly exceptional non-profit called Sharia’s Closet.
The mission of Sharia’s Closet is to provide free emergency apparel to people that have an immediate need for clothing. This amazing organization empowers people by using clothes to promote self-esteem and self-identity in the community!
This back to school season, Sharia’s Closet is giving people the opportunity to make a difference by sponsoring packages of school clothes for children in need. You can donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/sharias-closet-help-children-attend-scho…
You can also visit them at shariascloset.org.
Sharia Featured in Military Families Magazine
The August 2019 issue of Military Families Magazine features “two military kids with big dreams who are making a difference in the world through their non-profit organizations.” One of those kids is our very own Sharia Linton!
Read the full story on pages 26 and 27 of Military Families Magazine – August 2019.
Sharia’s Closet Featured on Fox 5 News
Local nonprofit Sharia’s Closet is a small office space in the College Area run by a big heart.
The founder is a mother who is committed to helping families in need and making sure they never go without clothing. The space is full of rooms organized to help people find outfits for their children or themselves, and even the right clothing for a job interview.
Heather Lake took a closer look at the charity and what they need to keep the operation running.
See the video interview below or visit the Fox 5 San Diego News website.
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501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization | EIN: 81-1088718
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