CommonThreadz.org Launches The Orphan Collection to Provide Nutritional Assistance to African Orphans
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Original Publication Date: May 2009
Austin, TX – How many t-shirts in your closet are feeding malnourished children? Probably zero. CommonThreadz.org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has set out to change that with the launch of The Orphan Collection, a new series of t-shirts designed by African orphans.
The Orphan Collection t-shirts are all limited editions, printed with eco-friendly water-based inks, and are available in women, men and kids sizes. Each t-shirt sold from The Orphan Collection provides the financial support needed to feed an orphan or vulnerable child for one month and provide the child with a new school uniform, school supplies and meals for the school year.
The Orphan Collection’s unique designs are derived from the artwork of orphans in Obanjenie, South Africa. CommonThreadz is currently working in Obanjenie to rebuild their primary school and care for vulnerable children in the area.
“The Orphan Collection is inspiring because the children in Obanjenie are taking an active role in rebuilding their lives and community,” Zac Folk, founder of CommonThreadz, said.
With each t-shirt, supporters receive a tag with the name of an orphan that CommonThreadz is able to feed for a month with that purchase. Supporters also receive a special code that allows them to view and interact with that child’s online profile, complete with continually-updated photos, videos and status reports. In addition, supporters are also immortalized on the CommonThreadz Honor Wall in Africa.
“The Orphan Collection is unique because the children have a great time with their art projects and receive the benefits of their creativity. At the same time, our supporters pick up a hip, limited-edition t-shirt and are able to watch the progress of these children as they receive the nutrition and education that their purchase helped provide. It’s a true win-win situation,” Folk said.
To learn more about The Orphan Collection or to make a purchase, visit the website at http://www.OrphanCollection.com
About Common Threadz
CommonThreadz (http://CommonThreadz.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to help orphans and vulnerable children in Africa and other developing nations. The charity also has a series of shirts with designs donated by talented artists from around the world that provide a school uniform to an orphan for each shirt sold. The organization offers volunteer trips to Africa every quarter. For more information on CommonThreadz or The Orphan Collection, visit http://CommonThreadz.org or contact Zac Folk at Zac@CommonThreadz.org or call 512-913-9369.
