AFROTHREADS Gives Back
We periodically donate proceeds, raw materials and finished products to organizations that align with our values of Culture, Creativity & Craftsmanship.
Learn more about the organizations we have supported below.
(Last updated Spring 2022)
Bonnti Beauty Relief Fund
Supports beauty professionals who have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Know Your Rights Camp COVID-19 Relief Fund
Addresses the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black and Brown people.
Destiny’s Dream Scholarship
A fund started to support students in Merganthaler Vocational Technical High School's Cosmetology program in Baltimore, Maryland. It honors the legacy of Destiny Harrison, an alum, mother, and salon owner who lost her life to gun violence.
House of Bankerd
A non-profit that provides opportunities for local artists and audiences to experience quality art in the Baltimore area, guides the artistic community toward local resources to enhance their artistic experiences, and facilitates artistic educational opportunities in the community.
Community Bail Funds
Supports 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
Black Arts Future Fund
Amplifies and strengthens the future of Black art through grant making, board-matching, and organization-to-donor cultivation.
Village Learning Place
An independent, non-profit library in Baltimore, Maryland that provides educational programs, enrichment opportunities, and informational resources.
Female Artist Showcase presented by Love Groove Music Festival
Baltimore Women's Virtual Showcase in March 2021 featuring eight artists, within eight different music genres, plus a full women's house band (all ages 18-28).
Lori's Hands
Builds partnerships between community members with chronic illness and college students, who provide practical assistance to support community members’ independence at home.
Social Justice Fabric Workshop for Youth
A virtual program the enables youth to express their activism through art. Hosted by the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in collaboration with the Social Justice Sewing Academy.
FundBlackFounders.com
Crowd funding for Black Entrepreneurs.
Baltimore City College Annual Fundraiser
A public magnet high school in Baltimore City, one of the top ranked academic institutions in America.