Clothing those in need, one shirt at a time.

 

OUR MISSION

To partner with individuals and organizations to save usable garments, household, and personal goods from entering landfills, then redistributing said goods to households in need through sales, sponsorships, and donations both locally and globally.

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About Us

Thread Our People Inc. was incorporated in July 2020 as a Nonprofit Corporation under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to TOP INc. under IRC Section 170.

What we do.

 
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“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”

— Chief Seattle

DONATE ITEMS

Ready to help?

There are multiple ways you can help Thread Our People. Take a look at the list below to see if you are able to donate or provide a service we need help with!

 

Things We Need

A facility with drop off bay/bays for trucks bringing in collected donations and to establish a processing center:

  • Washing/drying machines (Up to 10 six load washers)

  • Tables/hanging racks to sort, fold, and pack clothing

  • Area to sort and clean non-clothing items

  • Supplies to sanitize, label, and pack items

  • Office space for administrative functions

  • Public donation drop off site/area

  • Trucks to pick up donations and deliver to the processing center

  • Storefront to establish a thrift store

  • Teaching/class space for upcycling furniture/teaching skills (long-term need)

  • Funding to help make this all possible!

Fill out this form if you have something you would like to donate to Thread Our People from the list of things we need. We will reach out to coordinate donations.

 

Partnerships

We are always looking for new partners, if you or somebody you know that would be a good fit to our Mission, we would love to hear more about how we can partner together to make a difference!

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Our Future Plans

To lift the economy of the local community wherever TOP INC is based through reliable employment creation:

  • at the garment processing facilities

  • sales at our thrift stores and work with our distribution centers, outreach centers and fundraising events

  • We strive to do our part to curb climate change by saving usable goods before they head to the landfill

  • recycling, reusing and redistributing those goods to people in need

  • We envision a world where everyone has adequate clothing and goods to live a comfortable and healthy life

  • and where all goods are used to their fullest potential.

Contact us.

threadourpeople@gmail.com
(612) 200-7333

5937 Emerson Ave N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430