Join our mission in offering community services that benefit people and planet
Join our mission in offering community services that benefit people and planet
Join our mission in offering community services that benefit people and planet
Do good for Cleveland
our mission is simple
We train and empower Cleveland community members in the sewing trade, growing avenues of economic opportunity while offering a space to learn, connect, and collaborate as a sustainable enterprise within the fashion and textile industry.
these values move us along
Community
We take pride in our programs’ accessibility and focus on inclusion and diversity.
Opportunity
Esperanza Threads is a Cleveland community resource offering skill sharing opportunities supported by economic incentive during and after the program period.
Sustainability
Recognizing the fashion industry’s impact on the environment and setting a better example is a core tenet of our business practices.
a collective
of unique textile artisans
Beginning as an educational resource for people in the Gordon Square arts district, Esperanza Threads has grown into a community welcoming refugees, immigrants, and local Clevelanders under one roof. We believe in the power of skill sharing, empowering independence and employment opportunities for anyone and everyone.
a local and ethical network
Working with small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Ohio we are able keep production sustainable, supporting a hyper-local economy.
concious fashion
Every consumer decision is simply that; a decision. An opportunity to support and finance the industries and practices that you believe in. When engaging with Esperanza Threads you will find a collective of people dedicated to illuminating the processes and solutions found in offering ethically sourced and manufactured textile.
Sister Mary Eileen Boyle
Founder
rooted in
ethically sourced, sustainable practices
Sustainable business with a sustainable mindset, it's in our fibers. From the fabrics we work on in our classes to the products we sell and distribute – we put earth before economy.
Working with natural and organic fibers in our product lines and deadstock donated textiles in our recycled lines.