Upon entering The Giving Closet Project’s boutique space at Northwestern Legends Elementary School in Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood, you’ll find dignity stitched into every item on the shelf.
“We are standing right now in our Duval hub children’s boutique,” said Founder and CEO of The Giving Closet Project Jennifer Finnegan while walking with News4JAX through the space.
Every item on the shelf — whether it’s a clean hoodie, a pair of socks, or a school uniform– is meant to remove a barrier that could keep a child out of the classroom. An example of this is the price tag on its clothing: Free for families who need it…