A Philanthropic Desire Finds a Worthy Organization in Sharia’s Closet, April 3, 2025 - The Coronado Times

04/03/2025

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Coronado home of Elizabeth and Jude Paganelli on Saturday evening for appetizers, happy hour and a toiletries drive for the San Diego non-profit Sharia’s Closet. Founded 12 years ago by Shamine Linton, who began the organization out of her home (while holding down a full-time job), Sharia’s Closet now has four locations (soon to be five) around San Diego and provides emergency clothing and necessities to those experiencing financial hardship or crisis.

Elizabeth, former owner of Fair Trade Decor on Orange Avenue, was looking for a worthwhile volunteer opportunity in her retirement and found Sharia’s Closet through Hands On San Diego. “It only took a few days of volunteering before I fell in love with the organization,” said Elizabeth. “And after meeting the founder, Shamine Linton, I was hooked!”

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