When deciding to start my own clothing brand, I wanted to give back to the community and help in any way I can. I decided to find something I am really passionate about and donate to a charity involving that subject. I did my research and ended up finding two charities I really believed in. These two charities are The Mental Health America (MHA) and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). By purchasing items from my brand, 5% of the profit will be donated to these charities every year, 2.5% each. There are also many other ways to donate directly to this organization by visiting their website. If you would like to learn more about these charities read the following articles below and I will add in their website as well.
Moving forward I want to dedicate each future collection to a specific charity that inspired the collection. Each collection will display a blog written to explain what the charity does and how you can contribute to help if not through my sales. 5% of each collection’s sales will be donated to its given charity each year.
The Mental Health America
MHA’s mission is to “promote mental health and prevent mental illness through advocacy, education, research, and services.” This charity believes in treating mental illness long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process, exactly how cancer patients are treated. They are also committed to ending racism and promoting health equity.
Amount Donated: $202
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
ASPCA’s mission is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” They were the first humane society in North America and believe that all animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment from humans, and this should be protected under the law.
Amount Donated: $202
The Rainforest Alliance
Our first rebrand launch, The Earth Collection will be donating 5% of sales to the Rainforest Alliance every year. This charity is working to create a more sustainable world, not by separating people and nature, but by bringing people and nature together to live in harmony. The Rainforest Alliance combats climate change, protects forests and biodiversity, promotes human rights, and improves livelihoods. This charity brings together farmers, forest communities, companies, and consumers to change the world for the better.
Amount Donated: (will be calculated end of year)