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 local textile industry.
these values move us along
Community
We take pride in our programs’ accessibility and focus on inclusion and diversity.
Opportunity
Threads exists as a community resource in the Cleveland area, threading a network of social services, employers, neighbors, and structural support in its programs for anyone.
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 economic resource for people in the Cleveland area, Esperanza Threads has grown into a space welcoming all people under one roof. We believe in the power of skill sharing, building community, and connecting opportunities for anyone and everyone.
a local and ethical network
Working with artists, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations in the Rust Belt Fibershed, we can keep textiles sustainable. Supporting a hyper-local ecosystem of agriculture, production, and community practice is the future and we're threading it.
concious fashion
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 textiles.
