The operational costs of running a non-profit organization including rent, business expenses, and employing our small part-time team.

Our in-house program that gives young designers in the Vancouver Lower Mainland area an opportunity to get a brand-new sewing machine. Learn More.

Through the "Wilson School of Design and Our Social Fabric Zero Waste Design Competition" at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. (Image: 2024 winner, Clara Devina)

Where we share messages about sustainability and fabric waste. We also provide discounts for students and teachers. Learn More.

Recent financial donations have included Mamas for Mamas, Red Cross BC, Reconciliation Canada, and the Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

Which provides free-of-charge fabric and supplies to other non-profits and educational institutions. Recently we contributed fabric to the Connections Community Service Society (CCSS) in support of their Indigenous youth textile program. CCSS aims to share Indigenous teachings and culture with families. Our donation was utilized to create Ribbon Skirts, Button Blankets, and Button Drum Bags. After Hazel Trembath School in Port Coquitlam was tragically affected by fire earlier in 2023, we provided fabric that was used to establish a temporary classroom for Kindergarteners. In the aftermath of the incident, the school community was temporarily moved to an older building, and our fabric played a role in enhancing the learning environment in this temporary space.(Image: Alexandra of East Vancouver Co Dev, standing beside some of the boxes packed to go to The Cuban Public Employees Union and the Education, Sports and Cultural Workers Union of Cuba)