My New Red Shoes

Thank you to everyone who helped make Thread the Change such a remarkable event! From our dedicated student interns and inspiring keynote speaker Neha Samdaria, to our generous sponsors and engaged attendees, your support was invaluable. At Thread the Change, we not only celebrated fashion but also reflected on the importance of ethical and sustainable practices in the industry—and the common threads that unite us all. As a reminder of why this mission is so important, we’re sharing this one-pager that highlights the challenges garment workers face and how we can collectively advocate for better conditions. 🌍👗 Let’s keep pushing for a future where industry uplifts both people and the planet. Together, we can create a more equitable, just, and sustainable world for all! 💪💚 #EthicalFashion #SustainableFashion #SocialImpact #CorporateSocialResponsibility

We're excited to announce that My New Red Shoes has been selected as a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Fund partner! This two-year grant from CZI will strengthen our ability to support families in need across San Mateo County, advancing our efforts to create a more just and equitable society where every child can thrive. Learn more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/gSb2_2RT.

Join us for 'Thread the Change,' an inspiring event focused on raising awareness about sustainability and ethical labor practices in the clothing industry. By participating, you help My New Red Shoes to support Bay Area children and families facing economic hardship. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors Franklin Templeton, Mandy Montoya & Monica Corman, Bijoux Bijoux, Heritage Bank of Commerce, House Family Vineyards (in-kind), and Bobby Naluz (pro-bono web development)! To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5AUf2Uf

More than 40% of Bay Area families live below the poverty line. We can do better as a community. I am so proud to be part of this team doing the hard work to make real social impact and rethink philanthropy. Big changes coming this year too!

Meet My New Red Shoes Board Member, Mandy Montoya! Mandy is a licensed real estate broker serving the mid-Peninsula communities and previously served as marketing manager for former Vice President Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection nonprofit group. Since joining the Board in June 2023, Mandy has played a vital role in our fundraising, communications, and strategy. To learn more or support our work, visit www.mynewredshoes.org.

Meet My New Red Shoes Board Member, Annie Robertson Hockey!   Annie is President and Head of Consulting at Skytale Group, a boutique healthcare management consulting firm and investment bank. Prior to Skytale, Annie co-founded and was co-CEO of Column, a nationally-charted infrastructure bank.   Since joining the Board in November 2023, Annie has brought a wealth of strategic and leadership experience to the team and helped guide the development of our new social impact strategy.   To learn more or to support our work, visit www.mynewredshoes.org.

My New Red Shoes stabilizes families with low income and empowers them to meet their basic needs with dignity through cash support and services.   Donate today to expand our impact: https://bit.ly/mnrs2024 “Our cash assistance programs will allow us to grow our impact in scale and long-term benefits.” - Mandy Montoya, MNRS Board Member Visit our website to learn more. Link in bio.

Research demonstrates that cash assistance is the most effective way to support low-income families' most immediate needs. We are highlighting Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs from around the country, as compiled by a partnership between the Center for Guaranteed Income Research, Stanford Basic Income Lab, and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. This highlight focuses on the Income Mobility Program for Atlanta Community Transformation (I.M.P.A.C.T), a pilot program that ran from January 2022 to May 2023, administered by the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. The program was implemented to help communities achieve economic stability. It served 300 residents of the City of Atlanta, providing them with $500/month of unrestricted cash payments for one year. Median annual household income for program participants was $12,000, compared to $85,251 average for area residents. A spending breakdown and more impact stories are available on the Guaranteed Income Pilots Dashboard (link in bio). 📷 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A program participant highlight, with text at the top reading, "Guaranteed Income Pilot Highlight: Income Mobility Program for Atlanta Community Transformation (IMPACT). Latrice, IMPACT Program Participant." On the right is a photograph of a smiling dark-skinned woman standing outdoors in a brightly colored outfit. On the left is the following text, "Latrice is a single mother of three daughters. She applied for the I.M.P.A.C.T. program as her job was shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guaranteed income helped put food on the table and pay utility bills during this time. 'I was taking care of my mother during this time, and she passed away. Because of these payments, I was able to take care of her expenses. I have done everything I needed to do with these payments to keep my family up and running.'"

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we are elevating the voices of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc (BMMA). @blackmamasmatter is a national network of Black women-led organizations and multi-disciplinary professionals who work to ensure that all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. According to the CDC, Black birthing people are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White birthing people in the US. The CDC notes that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. NOW is the time to demand comprehensive public and private insurance coverage for reproductive health care, as well as improved access to patient-centered, culturally competent care for all birthing people. #BMHW24 📷 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A sign for 2024 Black Maternal Health Week, with a dark skinned woman pictured on the left, and plants surrounding a highlighted quote on the right. The quote reads, "Our bodies still belong to us: Reproductive justice NOW! #BMHW24" At the bottom, a URL to learn more directs readers to blackmamasmatter.org/BMHW

This year, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (@nsvrc ) is commemorating Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with a campaign focused on building connected communities. According to the CDC and NSVRC, community support, access to basic needs, connection/commitment to school, and supportive household environments in which daily needs are regularly met are all protective factors in preventing sexual assault. Social justice efforts that expand economic mobility for individuals and families, and allow families to spend less time working and more time bonding, help cultivate strong, healthy communities that give individuals the power to speak up about abuse, and leave unhealthy situations. While long-term, policy changes are needed to address escalating income inequality, in the short term, MNRS is working to empower individuals and families with access to economic stability and basic needs. Together, we can build connected communities that help prevent sexual violence. #SAAM2024