Supported nonprofits
By giving, we are helping these nonprofits address critical needs, implement transformative programs, and create a brighter future for individuals and communities in need.
Savannah Professional Women for Good
Birmingham Women for Good
Plano Women for Good
Benefits of Joining
Build New Connections
Meet like-minded people and expand your social and professional network.
Grow Your Influence
You’ll have a direct say in where our pooled funds go and which causes we support.
Amplify Your Impact for Good
With just 100 members donating
Plano Women for Good
Why I joined... “As the founder of multiple start-ups focused on the freedom of artists designers (Found Surface, Impossible, Lattice), producers and customers; I am very interested in sharing my resources for the speedy adoption of holistic practices in the fashion industry. I am focused on building low/no impact vertically integrated production facilities for apparel, starting in Cleveland--lowering the latency between good ideas and human + planet-focused production.”
Aidan Meany - Founder of Found Surface. Enabling designers and brands to manufacture sustainably, in the United States.
Why I joined... “Hi, I'm Ian. Most vegan leather handbags are made of plastic. They peel, rip, and fall apart. Then, they poison the planet for 100's of years as they decay. At the company where I work we make plastic free luxury vegan leather handbags that are tested to last a lifetime. Giving you the guilt free pleasure of owning a luxury handbag that lasts. Helping others is important to me, and connecting with others creates a group of people with a common goal, and the group creates a bigger impact.”
Ian de Groot - Because every person who wants a luxury vegan leather handbag deserves to own one that is plastic free and lasts a lifet
Why I joined... “To give back to the community! To meet new people! Collaborate with other members.”
Nikki Morris - General Manager @ Jimmy Choo
Why I joined... “We know the answer is not capitalism and we know the answer is not socialism - we may not even know the answer, but a great step forward to being the change we wish to see, is a great group of smart, motivated and curious like-minded people with influence getting together to make it happen. This seems like what you're about so count me in!”
Bret Rossman (he/him) 🏳️🌈 - Driving Strategy, Equity and Innovation in Retail
Why I joined... “Hey there, everyone! 🙌 I'm stoked to join this fantastic group. Having spent years as a co-founder of Freedom Rave Wear 🎪👗, my journey has been all about weaving sustainability into festival fashion. Now, it's time for me to expand my horizons! 🌐 I can't wait to make new friends here, exchange exciting ideas and foster some truly meaningful collaborations. 😊 Looking forward to connecting with all you like-minded eco-warriors 🌿💪 and together, let's shape a more sustainable future! 🌍🌟”
Michael Hodgen - Sustainable Manufacturing in Festival Fashion
Why I joined... “I would love to learn about ways to support and promote sustainability in the fashion industry and network with others who share this passion to enable change.”
Natalie Pedrayes - Founder of The Archive Project
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The OR Foundation
We created this content with great care. Thank you for sharing it kindly - https://theor.org/mission The Or Foundation (pronounced “or”) stands for choice. Choice is agency – agency to escape the predominant violent socio-economic system of corporate colonialism and to change it from within. We are a 501(C)(3) public charity in the USA and a registered charity in Ghana that has been operating in both countries since 2011. Working at the intersection of environmental justice, education and fashion development, our mission is to identify and manifest alternatives to the dominant model of fashion – alternatives that bring forth ecological prosperity, as opposed to destruction, and that inspire citizens to form a relationship with fashion that extends beyond their role as consumer. Tangibly our goal is to catalyze a Justice-Led Circular Economy. There are many layers to this work, including immediate relief through direct action on human rights and environmental abuses, educational programming and awareness in order to shift individual actions, and research and institutional advocacy to steer systems level policies and investments. At every level our initiatives are founded on the belief that Justice within the violent yet beautiful world we share begins with Reckoning, Recovery and Reparations. There is much work to be done.
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Seed2Shirt
Our vision is clear. We are a company that empowers marginalized people by creating earth-friendly and fair-trade products and services and creating and collaborating in supportive programs that do good and change the world. Black cotton farmers and cooperatives are the backbone of our operation. We uphold our values by investing in the growth and wellness of regenerative and organic agricultural practices and carbon-neutral and eco-friendly production.
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Fabric Tempe
FABRIC helps apparel entrepreneurs fill a void in the market. Its where a brand owner can come to find all of the resources they need at any stage of their business. No experience necessary.
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Project Ropa
The mission of project ropa is to restore dignity and empower the lives of people experiencing homelessness in los angeles by providing clean clothes, hygiene essentials and employment opportunities while reducing textile waste and minimizing our carbon footprint.
Nominated by Gypsy Mueller
April to June, 2025
Naperville Professional Women for Good
Metro Atlanta Women in Business for Good
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Fayetteville Women for Good
How it works
Grow your network, enrich your personal life, and make a bigger impact on nonprofits in your local area.
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Join & Donate
Join our group’s online home and contribute a quarterly donation of
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Nominate & Discover
Nominate a nonprofit you’re passionate about or discover nonprofits through the nominations of others, and learn about great organizations doing good work.
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Vote & See the Impact
Vote for the deserving charity from 3 finalists and experience the profound effect of collective giving as the chosen charity receives our substantial pooled donation, and former recipients share updates on how your funds are being used in the community.
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Connect & Grow
Attend quarterly Gather & Grant events to learn about the nominated nonprofits and network with a dynamic group of like-minded people, expanding your social and professional networks while doing good.
Have questions? We've got answers!
Join the Grapevine team this Friday at 5:00 PM UTC and next Wednesday at 11:00 PM UTC to learn about the group and ask any questions.
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Total Impact
We come together each quarter to network, donate, learn about local nonprofits, vote on which ones to support, and work to have a collective impact on our community.
Member quarterly donation
$ 25
“I have spent my entire career in the fashion industry and excited to meet like minded women who believe in sustainability across our industry. My sweet spot is in Sourcing and i am always looking for Green Factories an...
Susan Klapkin
I enjoy networking with other women and helping my local community
Community members
123
“I would like to connect with other entrepreneurs and open the floodgates to opportunity in the fashion industry and beyond.”
Kyle Parsons
Founder of Indosole - Recycling Waste into Soles with Soul
Given to nonprofits
$ 9,356.23
“Be part of the conversation and hopefully solutions in sustainability in our industry.”
Susie Mecklenburg
Brainstorm Geek
Supporting the movement
Grapevine Giving Foundation
The Grapevine Giving Foundation plays a crucial role in facilitating the launch and growth of groups in the Grapevine network. In order to sustain our efforts in creating new groups, we allocate 50% of your first donation to support our nonprofit organization, the Grapevine Giving Foundation.
This approach ensures that our foundation receives crucial funding while fostering the growth and development of new groups within our network.
Your questions answered
Grapevine is a platform that provides our group with an online home that allows us to donate to a shared pool then collaborate to decide which nonprofits to give the money to. They also provide our group with free virtual event planning and hosting support, donation matching funds, and more!
At Grapevine our mission is to help grow the giving circle movement. In order to do that, we’re working to help launch giving circles in new areas and categories where they don’t exist already. That’s why we’re starting Fashion Industry for Sustainability. As we develop this group, we’ll identify leaders within the group and help them maintain and grow the group over time.
Interested in a leadership position? Apply here
Interested in a leadership position? Apply here
1. Contribution
Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
The time commitment is as little or as much as you’d like. In general though, most members will spend about 5 hours per year participating in the group. This includes nominating and/or just voting on selected nonprofits once per quarter, as well as attending one-hour events each quarter (four per year), some networking events, and other opportunities to connect with other group members. However, there is no requirement to participate in the events. Additionally, we’d love to work with members interested in getting more involved to help lead and grow the group, which would require a few additional hours per quarter or year, depending upon your capacity.
We don’t charge any membership fees, but our payment processor charges a nonprofit discounted credit card fee of 2.2% + 30¢ per donation (3.5% for AmEx). If you’d like, you can leave an optional amount on top of your donation that supports Grapevine’s work.
Anyone who identifies as professional in the fashion industry is eligible to join. This can be for any business type, industry, position, or level. All are welcome!
We’ll reach out to you about the status of your membership within one week. If your membership is approved, we’ll send you the information for joining the group and adding your donation.
Bring about real, lasting change
Be a leader who makes a difference in the world!
Imagine connecting with a community of sustainable fashion supporters across the country to give back thousands of dollars to sustainability in fashion nonprofits each year. It’s a sustained effort that ensures you're doing what you can for your community and the causes you care about most - not just a one-time thing. And you get to do it all by meeting and collaborating with other change-makers.