named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Circular Fashion Initiatives
Program promoting clothing swaps, repair workshops, and secondhand fashion to extend garment life and reduce waste
SDG Promotion
Initiative supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through fair trade, education, and grassroots advocacy
Triple Bottom Line Advocacy
Education and outreach program advancing social, environmental, and economic responsibility in the fashion industry
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for Sustainable Development GoalsEngages in education, grassroots advocacy, and research to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on ending poverty, protecting the planet, and advancing peace and prosperity.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Capacity building for fair trade businessesProvides advertising support through social media, coordinates sales events, and facilitates networking among ethical and fair trade businesses to strengthen member capacity and market presence.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Consumer education and promotion of fair tradeConducts public education campaigns and promotes fair trade businesses and retailers in New York City to increase consumer awareness and support for fair trade practices.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Hosting public events and dialogues on fair tradeOrganizes and hosts public events and dialogues in New York City involving businesses, retailers, NGOs, and citizens to foster engagement and collaboration around fair trade principles.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$6K86%
Program service revenue$93714%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -89.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Reyes | Executive Chair | 35 | $4K |
| Grace Alignay | Treasurer | 25 | $2K |
| Josthyn Ramos | SFCC Manager | 25 | $1K |
| Beryl Akuffo | SFCC Manager | 20 | $650 |
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- NGOs Partner — Works with NGOs in New York City to host events and engage the public in dialogue
- United Nations Coalition — Supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as part of its mission.
- ethically-aligned businesses Partner — Collaborates with ethically-aligned businesses to host events and engage the public
- retailers Partner — Partners with retailers to promote fair trade and host public events
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Fashion Advocacymethodology: circular-fashionBy promoting circular fashion models that extend garment life and repurpose textiles, we reduce environmental harm and shift consumer behavior because current linear systems are inherently wasteful and unsustainable.
- Collaborative Public Engagementmethodology: collaborative_public_engagementBy partnering with ethically-aligned businesses, retailers, NGOs, and citizens in joint events, we amplify public awareness and normalize fair trade practices because collective action builds broader cultural legitimacy.
- Grassroots Consumer Educationmethodology: grassroots_consumer_educationBy organizing at the community level and educating consumers about fair trade, we increase demand for ethical products because informed consumers make more responsible purchasing decisions.
- Triple Bottom Line Framework Adoptionmethodology: triple-bottom-lineBy expanding business success metrics to include social, environmental, and economic outcomes, we incentivize companies to operate more sustainably and equitably because current profit-only models fail to account for true societal costs.