Our Mission

Established to build a stronger community and promote economic self-sufficiency by providing women in poverty with professional support services & career development tools for success.

What We Do

My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, uses proven tools, mentoring/training, and advocacy services, to help vulnerable women living in poverty and at-risk circumstances find economic success and self-sufficiency.

Our Philosophy

We do this by re-marketing these women to potential employers, so they are seen as credible, reliable, and respectful job applicants. The result is significant improvement in their ability to find gainful employment, which reduces homelessness and multi-generational poverty.

How do we accomplish our mission?

My Sister’s Closet accomplishes its mission through a series of Core Client Services. These proven tools, mentoring, life skills training, and advocacy services combined with an exceptional clothing program using a Compassion Through Fashion philosophy.

MSC Leadership

Executive Board

Sandy Keller Founder / Executive Director
Maryanne Pelic Board President
Marci Hibbard VP/Development
Open Secretary
Sierra Laura Board Treasurer
Diane Daily Board Member / Media / Networking / Fundraising
Beverly Calender-Anderson Board Member / Networking / Fundraising
Marsha Washington Board Member / Client Advocate / Fundraising
Hollis Austin Board Member / Artistic Design / Fundraising
Terri Stephens Board Member / Client Services / Fundraising
Krisy Mahome Board Member / Grant Writing / Fundraising

Consider joining us and becoming part of this creative and dynamic team!

Boutique Staff:

Kate Van Wyke Store Manager / Client Services
Terri Stephens Client Services Coordinator
E-Commerce / Geppeta’s Leather Repair
Jawahir Mohammadi / Elizabeth Mattingly Alterations Specialist / Client Services
Kelley Edwards Jewelry / Client Services
Laurel Nardine Visual Display Coordination / Client Services
Rhonda “Roni” Griffith Marketing/Social Media / Client Services
Janet McCoy / Jill Taylor Formalwear / Client Services

Emeritus and Special Project Team:

Sharon Porter Phillips Special Events / Fundraising
Cynthia Hogan Web Design / Networking
Sandi Taylor, Torry Hamilton, Denise Howard Networking / Fundraising
Sara Laughlin / Jane Matranga Special Events / Artistic Design
Emma McCall Suffragette Bike Project Documentary & Filming

Client & Student Advocates / Community Volunteers:

Penny Buhr / Susan Dabkowski / Gerhard Glomm / Celeste McGregor / Debbie Pryor
Sandy Sabbagh / Denise Schockley Life Coaches
Mary Wheeler / Erin McAlister Client Advisory

Community Boutique & Client Services Volunteers:

Julia Bebeau Store Volunteer – Bra-ista (Undergarment Manager)
Donna Lobdell / Edda Callahan Shoe & Purse Management
Susan Dabkowski Store Volunteer – Nonprofit Advisor
Laura Gottlieb Jewelry
Tamar Cander / Ila Chaiken / Laura Chaiken / Irene Bull / Allison Pack / Marie Shakespeare, Sara Minard / Mary Stewart / Nan Brewer / Penny Reid / Colleen Lingler / Jennifer Shutter / Kathy Hammel / Regan Kelly

Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 Student – Interns / Work Study Staff

Annaliesa Gowe / Sydney Leighty / Jasmine Frison / Emily Dow / Brooklyn Cody / Amaya Perez / Angela Almanza Hernandez / Anthony Grego / Kara Gilstrap / Kaylee Geisel / Lorena Gomez / Regan / Lexey Yager / Chloe Clawson

In addition to these students, My Sister’s Closet is proud to recognize our incredible Service-Learning Classes & philanthropic organizations who play a key role in keeping our organization running at peak efficiency across multiple disciplines.

To find out more or get involved, apply here.