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
Terri Stephens Board Member / Client Services / Fundraising

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

Boutique & Special Project Staff:

Terri Stephens Client Services Coordinator
Professional Casual Boutique Store Manager
Anthony Glomm E-Commerce Sales
Supply Chain Coordination
Jawahir Mohammadi Store Staff
Client Services
Kelley Edwards Luxury Boutique Store Manager
Fine Jewelry/Bridal/Formalwear
Laurel Nardine Visual Display Coordination
Client Services
Rhonda “Roni” Griffith Marketing/Social Media
Client Services
Janet McCoy Formalwear
Client Services
Jill Taylor Formalwear
Fine Jewelry
Client Services
Jawahir Mohammadi
Elizabeth Mattingly
Swallow Leach		 Alterations Specialists
Hillary Sciscoe Website & Marketing Manager

Emeritus and Special Project Team:

Sharon Porter Phillips Special Events / Fundraising
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.