Port of San Diego Recognizes Sharia’s Closet with Anchors of Excellence Award
Contact: Josh Kellems, 619.642.1153, jkellems@portofsandiego.org
The nonprofit Sharia’s Closet is the Port of San Diego’s March Anchors of Excellence awardee. Sharia’s Closet is honored for its dedication to locals impacted by the devastating winter storms and flooding one year ago, many of whom reside in portside communities. Port Chair Danielle Moore presented the award at the March 11 Board of Port Commissioners meeting.
“The Port of San Diego takes great pride in recognizing outstanding community members, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, like Sharia’s Closet, that are making a positive impact," said Chair Danielle Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. "Through personalized care bags, diaper distribution, and community partnerships, they restore dignity, promote self-sufficiency, and offer hope to neighborhoods all over San Diego, including our neighbors residing in portside communities."
Sharia’s Closet is a nonprofit that provides free emergency clothing, accessories, hygiene kits, diapers, towels, blankets, and so much more, to people in need all over San Diego County. Sharia’s Closet provides their services through multiple brick and mortar locations around the county, as well as through clothing drives and resource fairs. Over the last year, Sharia’s Closet has stepped in to help hundreds of families and residents recover from last year’s devastating winter storms and flooding. Since their founding in 2013, they have served over 54,000 people.
Nominations
Nominations for future Anchors of Excellence awards are welcomed by anyone for any individual, business, or nonprofit that does great work in the region. Nominations are reviewed by an internal Port selection committee, which considers the following:
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Alignment with Port values: Accountability, Courage, Inclusiveness, Fairness, Fun, Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, and Transparency.
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Geographic diversity to ensure representation from all five Port member cities: Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego.
For more information or to submit a nomination, please click here.
About THE Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego serves the people of California as a specially created district, balancing multiple uses on 34 miles along San Diego Bay spanning five cities. Collecting no tax dollars, the Port manages a diverse portfolio to generate revenues that support vital public services and amenities.
The Port champions Maritime, Waterfront Development, Public Safety, Experiences and Environment, all focused on enriching the relationship people and businesses have with our dynamic waterfront. From cargo and cruise terminals to hotels and restaurants, from marinas to museums, from 22 public parks to countless events, the Port contributes to the region’s prosperity and remarkable way of life on a daily basis.