“In the fall of 2016, we had an idea: could we use clothing to help the marginalized community in East Charlotte? For decades, our friends in the East Charlotte corridor have been strugglingly mightily, in a city that ranks dead last in economic advancement (Charlotte was ranked 50th out of the 50 largest US cities for 'upward mobility'-meaning that those born into poverty in Charlotte are the least likely to break out of poverty, out of all major cities). We knew the need was huge, and we knew our dream had to be even bigger. So, a few of us came together and started teaching students from Garinger High School (a title one school, in the heart of our neighborhood), how to sew and design clothing.
We launched a pilot after school program, which we ran for a year. At the same time, we started the fam(ily) brand: a black owned, creative company, where love cultivates business, community, and culture. we truly believe this world is a better place, when we foster a spirt of togetherness. When we treat each other like fam(ily). Join us, as we use our own gifts in fashion, music, and business, and highlight the gifting in others.“ -fam(ily)
We launched a pilot after school program, which we ran for a year. At the same time, we started the fam(ily) brand: a black owned, creative company, where love cultivates business, community, and culture. we truly believe this world is a better place, when we foster a spirt of togetherness. When we treat each other like fam(ily). Join us, as we use our own gifts in fashion, music, and business, and highlight the gifting in others.“ -fam(ily)