For many families facing poverty, they have to make decisions on how to meet basic needs including clothing, hygiene products, food, housing and more. In the most recent episode of MPTR, I talk to Shamine Linton, founder of @shariascloset who shared her own experience with clothing insecurity. To learn more about how this non-profit helps people get free clothing, watch this episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #nonprofit #sandiego #womensupportwomen #womenfounded

6,095. That’s how many Bags of Hope Sharia’s closet was able to assemble in 2024. In the last 10 years, @shariascloset has been able to help over 48,000 individuals with personalized outfits, hygiene kits, books and toys. To learn more about these Bags of Hope, watch the most recent episode of More Precious Than Rubies on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #bagsofhope #nonprofit #womenfounded #empowerment #sandiegononprofit

While recording this week’s episode, I had the privilege of meeting Maya. After facing domestic violence, drug addiction, and homelessness, Maya found hope and belonging inside the doors of Sharia’s closet. To hear more of her story, watch/listen to the newest episode of More Precious Than Rubies, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! @shariascloset #volunteeropportunity #sandiego #nonprofit #domesticviolencesurvivor #homelessnessawareness

On this week's episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I toured Sharia’s Closet, a woman-founded San Diego nonprofit providing free emergency clothing to individuals and families experiencing crisis, hardship, or major life transition. What started from Shamine Linton's own experience with clothing insecurity and a desire to serve her community has grown into a dignity-centered resource for families, survivors, children, men, women, and people rebuilding their lives. Learn more about Sharia’s Closet, request support, donate, or volunteer through their website: https://shariascloset.org/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:15 The women who shaped Shamine’s story 04:18 How Sharia’s Closet began 08:03 Why free emergency clothing matters 10:15 How Bags of Hope are personalized 13:29 Serving whole families and survivors 18:07 Volunteers with lived experience 21:15 Why immediate clothing matters in crisis 24:31 Inside Sharia’s Closet 25:24 How Bags of Hope are made 27:00 Walk-in closets and living essentials 30:05 How to donate thoughtfully ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter

On this week’s episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I toured Sharia’s Closet, a woman-founded San Diego nonprofit providing free emergency clothing to individuals and families experiencing crisis, hardship, or major life transition. What started from Shamine Linton’s own experience with clothing insecurity and a desire to serve her community has grown into a dignity-centered resource for families, survivors, children, men, women, and people rebuilding their lives. This must watch episode airs tomorrow! @shariascloset #sandiego #nonprofit #womeninspiringwomen #clothingboutique

Children with disabilities grow up, but that doesn’t mean their support or care should end. TERI’s model focuses on lifelong support, helping individuals and families navigate independence, and quality of life beyond the school-age years. #developmentaldisabilities #specialneedscommunity #disabilityadvocacy

TERI Campus of Life is already doing incredible work, but the vision is still expanding. On this week’s episode, Heather Downey shared future plans for more programs on campus, including an aquatic and fitness center, a technology center, and continued partnerships that help show what is possible in supporting the community. You can watch/listen to this week’s episode of More Precious than Rubies, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #sandiegononprofit

The good news? This invitation is for you to come to @tericampusoflife ✨ A café, theater, art spaces, vocational training, and peaceful patios. TERI Campus of Life expands the picture of what support can look like when the wider community is invited to experience it themselves.#sanmarcos #disabilityinclusion #nonprofit #inclusivecommunity