About Save The Closet
A nationally recognized model for dignified, choice-based clothing distribution following disasters.
Our Mission
Clothing communities with dignity
Save The Closet was founded on a simple but powerful idea: when disaster strikes, people deserve more than a pile of donated clothes. They deserve the dignity of choice.
We operate innovative mobile clothing boutiques that allow disaster survivors to select the clothing they need in an organized, welcoming environment — treating every person with the respect they deserve.
From Hurricane Michael survivors in Panama City to Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina, we show up where we're needed most — with clothing, compassion, and community.
38K+
People served
67
Disaster relief events
9
States served
2018
Founded
Leadership
Meet Our Board Members
Katy Lingle Pinson
Following Hurricane Michael in 2018, Katy found herself asking a question that few people had considered: "What do we do with the clothes?"
As thousands of donated garments poured into devastated communities, she witnessed churches and volunteers working tirelessly to serve families while struggling to manage an overwhelming volume of clothing. Recognizing that the challenge was not generosity but organization, she founded Save The Closet to create a better way.
Under Katy's leadership, Save The Closet has served almost 38,000 people through 67 disaster relief clothing events in 9 states, becoming a nationally recognized model for dignified, choice-based clothing distribution following disasters.
Katy's professional background spans nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, real estate, marketing, fundraising, and strategic planning. She is known for identifying overlooked problems and building practical, scalable solutions that strengthen both disaster response and long-term community recovery.
"We are in the dignity business. Clothes are simply the conduit."
Lee Ann Leonard
Lee Ann Leonard is the founder and owner of Lee Ann Leonard Fine & Funky Art. The Panhandle artist recently left the corporate world to share her passion for acrylic painting, upcycling, and creating wearable art.
As the creator and writer of the monthly "Coastal Creatives" column, she also showcases other artists in several Bay County publications, including "PCB Life," "PCB Living," and "Stroll Bay Point."
Leonard currently serves as incoming chair for the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. Her past experience includes more than ten years in hospitality management and over 30 years in sales and marketing.
Brent Shadrick
Brent Shadrick is a seasoned technology and operations executive with more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience within a Fortune 50 organization. Over the course of his career, Brent has built deep expertise across IT Sourcing, Facilities Management, and Software Delivery, leading cross-functional teams through large-scale transformation, vendor strategy, and enterprise program execution.
Known for pairing operational discipline with a collaborative, people-first leadership style, Brent has consistently delivered measurable value while mentoring the next generation of technology and business leaders.
Alongside his corporate career, he has devoted significant time and energy to nonprofit and community service, reflecting a lifelong commitment to giving back. Brent currently resides in Panama City Beach, Florida, where he is happiest on or around the water — whether boating, fishing, or simply enjoying the Gulf Coast lifestyle.
Jacy Elmore
Jacy Elmore is the founder and owner of The Beach Wagon and Blue Skies Business Solutions.
The Beach Wagon was inspired by Jacy's desire to provide a more sustainable alternative to single-use beach gear. Its mission is rooted in the words of her grandmother: "For gosh sakes, honey, don't waste it." Rather than purchasing equipment for only a few days and contributing to the waste often left behind, vacationers can rent high-quality beach gear to be enjoyed again and again.
With more than 25 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience, Jacy works with for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Florida through Blue Skies Business Solutions. Known as the "fixer" for all things QuickBooks, she specializes in resolving complex bookkeeping challenges and providing practical, easy-to-understand training.
Jacy currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and is passionate about supporting local businesses and serving her community.
Kristin Sines
Kristin Sines serves as a Senior Branch Office Administrator for Edward Jones in Panama City Beach, where she supports a team of financial advisors and is passionate about building strong relationships with clients and the community.
Kristin and her husband, Steve, relocated to Panama City Beach four years ago from Dallas, Texas and quickly embraced the area's spirit of service and community involvement.
An active community volunteer, Kristin has served as a Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce Ambassador as well as the Ambassador Co-Chair for the last two years, and enjoys supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
She is excited to serve on the Save The Closet Board of Directors because of the organization's far-reaching impact — not only providing clothing and essential items to communities affected by disasters across the country, but also helping local residents by supplying professional attire for job interviews, work, school, and other important life events.
Join our mission
Whether you volunteer, donate, or shop at our thrift stores — every action helps us clothe more families with dignity.