It’s been almost a week since we unveiled the ANMWE HAITI relief tee and the response has been tremendous. While it comforts us to know there are others concerned about the fight for enough, we are still burdened over the amount of work that needs to be done. We’ve kept close eye on the news and reports that are coming out of Haiti. Each face twisted in fear, each body stretched lifeless, these images haunt us. Even more disturbing is the reports of the misuse of funds given for relief efforts. To exploit disaster for personal gain is a terrible stain on the hands of humanity.

In light of such news, we have taken due diligence to choose our organizational partners wisely. We are pleased to announce that we have begun an initial partnership with the non-profit organization, HOPE International. HOPE, founded in 1975, began with a mission to enable people in the developed world to connect with people in the poorest communities on earth through compassionate giving and other opportunities to help. They have been involved with social and economical development of Haiti since 1980.

HOPE has committed resources and manpower to medical relief in the earthquake aftermath. HOPE has also committed full allocation of all fund earmarked for earthquake relief to directly fund efforts, no overhead is being taken. In light of our partners’ generosity and a move within our own hearts and minds, we have chosen to extend 100% of the profit from the sales of our ANMWE HAITI tee to relief support for the next six months.

We are committed to the fight for enough. Join us by spreading the word, purchasing our apparel, and support our organizational partners. Check out HOPE International by following the links below. The time for action is now.

-The One Thread Team

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Months ago we began examining the world looking for other places to join the fight for enough. With so much need around the world, we were divided on where to focus our efforts. The need for water in Ethiopia is severe; the famine in Indonesia is at crisis level, the people of Haiti were in desperate need. We wrestled with how to choose. Then January 12^th came.

Catastrophes have a way of putting life in proper perspective, if you allow it. As the news and reports flooded in, our hearts were immediately aligned. Our faith is one that demands action. The call was clear. Haiti needs our help now and in the months and years to come

Plans for our initial soft launch have been pushed back. All funds have been diverted to preparing how we can best begin a sustained work in the holistic development of the people of Haiti.

To address the immediate need for financial support for earthquake relief, we are unveiling the first item in our Anmwe (help) Haiti collection.  For the first two months of this launch, 10USD will be donated to Haiti earthquake relief for every shirt purchased. We are currently coordinating relief partnerships to ensure all funds are reaching areas of most need.

As we continue to not only unfurl the new collection of One Thread, but also move towards our soft launch, we want, make that need, your involvement. As a company, we are committed to the holistic development of impoverished and underdeveloped areas around the globe. This effort will, as it always has, require all of us to join in. By spreading the word of One Thread Outfitters, purchasing our apparel, and supporting our organizational partners, you are helping us make lasting change in our fragile world.  You want. They need. We bridge the gap.