Chandler's Hope: A mother's grief gives solace to homeless

Volunteers of the Hope Closet include mothers who have lost children to drug addiction, their friends and families. Michele Holbrook founded the charity in December 2023.  From top L –Colleen Perry, Joan Shelley and Connie Bryant. Bottom L -  Marcie Hamilton, Michele Holbrook and Jess McCabe. Photo by Pamela Bushnell/News-Leader

Chandlers’ Hope Clothes Closet is a new Fernandina not-for-profit providing clothing and basic personal necessities for the homeless and others in need. Photo by Pamela Bushnell/News-Leader

The charity accepts donated clothing for men, women and children at their local warehouse. Items are then taken in a trailer to various sites in the community for people to shop for their needs.  Photo by Pamela Bushness/News-Leader