Our high school haumāna and staff supported charity by shopping stylish, sustainable, and affordable clothing at the Women’s Empowerment Club’s Thrift Threads on December 5th.
The Women’s Empowerment Club’s annual thrift sale made an appearance in Haleakala Breezeway, selling heapings of brand-name clothing, vintage attire, and hidden gems. The sale featured pre-loved clothing and accessory items that were all donated by KS students and staff during the club’s Clothing Drive in the last week of November.
As the club’s first project of the school year, its club leaders were ecstatic to coordinate this thrift store. They set high expectations for themselves, prioritizing goals of community impact and sustainability.
Throughout the day-long sale, the leaders’ encouragement hung in the air with each passing potential consumer. “The more you shop, the more we can give back!” the leaders would exclaim. This thrift sale was hosted to raise monetary donations for women-geared charities. Last year’s Thrift Sale profits were donated to the Women’s Fun of Hawai’i and the American Association of University Women of Hawai’i (AAUW). These charities aim to assist the most disadvantaged women and girls in fulfilling their potential. They promote financial stability, skill development and leadership, and education equality. Every initiative taken by these organizations is meant to improve the overall well-being of women in Hawai’i. Women’s Empowerment is pleased to donate this year’s proceeds to non-profits that align with these goals.
With trends such as excessive consumerism and fast fashion in today’s day in age, Women’s Empowerment also recognizes the importance of promoting the reuse and recycling of clothing and other items. Albeit on a small scale, the club hoped that by hosting this thrift sale, clothing would be diverted from landfills and encourage shoppers to reduce their demand for new clothes.
This is only the tip of the iceberg for this club, and they aim to continually have a positive impact on any communities they will serve in the future.
