History
The idea of starting a community closet came to me when I was eleven years old. I was living on the island of Jamaica and I recall my friends wanting different career paths. Some wanted to become soccer players, farmers, nurses, business owners, etc. All I wished for was to be in a situation to make someone else's life a little easier. My biggest desire was to own a large property so I could provide life's basic necessities to the less fortunate, including clothes, food and shelter -- all free of charge.
Specialties
Sharia's Clothes Closet was created to provide free, gently-used emergency clothing to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis. We customize our care bags for each individual based on their preferences and needs, with hand-selected outfits and household essentials. We help children attend school with confidence and provide teens or adults with professional attire for interviews or the work place. We empower members of our community in need by promoting self-esteem and self-identity.