Imagine a closet that opens the door to dreams realized and hopes fulfilled. Now imagine a whole series of those closets, filled with resale items — some donated, some consigned — fueling a mission that supports community rejuvenation, animals, education and fitness.
Some may think that story has already been told, but several local professional women, along with a host of volunteers and donors in Globe and Miami, are writing a new chapter in a rural setting. It’s unfolding at a place called Kismet Kloset, which opened its doors to the public for the first time on Jan. 14.
Closet managers Sarah Alexander and Brandi Uptain were busy putting the finishing touches on the shop ahead of the opening, reflecting on the philanthropic road that led them there.
“Our output wasn’t as great as our input,” Sarah said, explaining that the funds coming in had not yet surpassed the hours of planning, labor and money invested.
She and Brandi said the goal behind the resale project was to create a consistent way to raise funds for people who would never think to ask for help.
Brandi, whose family owned the historic Bacon’s Boots and Saddles, is no stranger to giving back.
“I was raised in a community where everyone was friends,” she said. “Being involved was a given. We want to help people who would never ask for it.”
Long before the grand opening, a vision of goodwill had already taken shape beyond the walls of Pretty Kind, a well-known boutique in downtown Globe. Co-owners Erika Flores and Sarah made community outreach central to the shop’s mission, supporting teachers, animals and local causes.
Kismet Foundation, which will benefit from the profits of the resale business, was founded by Daisy Flores in 2020 — the same year Pretty Kind opened. Daisy, Erika and Sarah all serve on the foundation’s board and have spent years hosting fundraisers to support local classrooms, neighborhood revitalization, animal adoption and other annual initiatives.
Those efforts have included the Kismet Kids Summer Movie Program, Community Curb Appeal Rejuvenation (one of only two projects that doesn’t begin with the letter “K”), and the Furry Friends Festival Animal Adoption Day.
In the months leading up to the opening of Kismet Kloset at 191 W. Cedar Street, Suite B, the building was transformed with individual closets for vendors to fill with pre-loved consignment items. Sarah said one corner of the shop is dedicated exclusively to donated items, with all proceeds from those sales going directly to the Kismet Foundation. A portion of profits from vendor closets also supports the foundation.
The closet managers plan to be selective about what goes into the donation closets, aiming to elevate the experience beyond that of a typical thrift shop.
“We are stressing newer, nicer, recognizable items,” Sarah said.
The shelves already feature a wide range of brands, all of which have been washed, dried and inspected before being folded or hung.
“We can’t control what people put in their closets, but we do inspect,” she said. “In our corner, there are some really great brands.”
While fundraising for the foundation’s causes remains the primary goal, the women also want to give locals access to affordable, stylish clothing.
“This is a way we can do that,” Sarah said. “Reselling and reusing are very trendy with young people right now. Overconsumption is overwhelming.”
With Kismet Kloset, Brandi added, donors know their contributions stay local and directly support the community.
For those donating or selling jewelry or smaller, higher-value items, the shop offers a locked display shelf and onsite camera security. A sugar-free soda bar adds to the shopping experience, and any items not kept for resale are donated to the Humane Society.
In 2025, Kismet Foundation raised $14,000 for flood victims. With support from Kismet Kloset, the foundation has outlined several projects for 2026:
Kismet Kloset is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 928-242-3563 or visit the shop’s Facebook page. Learn more about the foundation at kismetfoundationaz.org.
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