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Aurora, CO

Transforming donated clothes into funding and education for local communities.

• Community Partnerships: Collaborates with Title I schools, nonprofits, and small businesses to support educational and community programs.
• Sustainable Fashion: Focuses on recycling donated clothing to reduce landfill waste and promote conscious consumption.
• Social Impact: Returns 40% of proceeds to partners, funding student councils, nonprofit programs, and small business events.
• Educational Programs: Offers programs teaching sustainable shopping habits and reducing overconsumption.
• Expansion Plans: Aims to expand its model into new markets, enhancing community empowerment and funding solutions.

GGirls Closet is a unique hybrid boutique located in Aurora, Colorado, dedicated to transforming donated clothing into funding and educational opportunities for local communities. The company partners with Title I schools, nonprofits, and small businesses, offering consignment accounts that turn resale into a funding opportunity. Through local clothing drives, GGirls Closet recycles community-donated clothing, selling it both online and in-store. The company returns 40% of the proceeds to its partners, supporting student councils, nonprofit programs, and small business events. This model has established GGirls Closet as a community staple and a for-profit business committed to social impact.

The funds raised will be used to expand GGirls Closet’s community reach and improve learning conditions for participants. This includes purchasing desks, a TV, and additional space to create a proper learning environment, increasing e-commerce capacity, and supporting partnerships with more Title I schools and local nonprofits. Working capital will also fund a part-time assistant to manage store operations and student support, while commercial vehicles will enable clothing drives and provide transportation for low-income seniors to attend classes. GGirls Closet aims to expand its innovative model into new markets, promoting sustainable fashion, community empowerment, and creative funding solutions.

Company Info

GGirls Closet is a resale boutique in Aurora, Colorado, turning donated clothing into funding for local schools and nonprofits.

GGirls Closet is a community-focused resale boutique located in Aurora, Colorado. The business operates on a hybrid model, combining online and physical retail spaces to sell donated clothing. By partnering with Title I schools, nonprofits, and small businesses, GGirls Closet transforms resale into a funding opportunity, returning 40% of proceeds to support educational initiatives, community programs, and small business growth. The boutique is committed to sustainability, recycling community-donated clothing to reduce landfill waste and promote conscious consumption.

In collaboration with Aurora Public Schools, GGirls Closet offers educational programs that teach sustainable shopping habits to students, fostering a new generation of environmentally aware consumers. The boutique’s innovative model has made it a staple in the community, demonstrating how a for-profit business can drive social impact. As it looks to expand into new markets, GGirls Closet continues to inspire a movement towards sustainable fashion and community empowerment.