August 2023 Newsletter
August 24, 2023
This month we were fortunate to be the recipient of a summer clothing drive organized by Subaru Love Promise, Sierra Subaru of Monrovia and 710AM ESPN Los Angeles. Organizing a
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Textile Waste and Recycling
August 10, 2023
For many consumers, “fast fashion” is a shopper’s dream. As trends shift, mass-market manufacturers react with lightning speed to produce new lines of low-priced clothes to feed demand. But as
Corporate Social Responsibility
July 1, 2023
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that emphasizes a company’s commitment to ethical practices, social well-being, and environmental sustainability. It involves integrating responsible practices into a company’s operations
Project Ropa June 2023 Newsletter
June 18, 2023
As we celebrate Pride Month, we honor and recognize the resilience, courage, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. This month serves as a vibrant reminder of the progress made in
The Importance of Clean Clothes
June 2, 2023
Access to clean, high-quality clothing and shoes holds a profound significance in the lives of individuals, especially for those experiencing homelessness or living on limited resources. Beyond mere utility, these
Project Ropa May 2023 Newsletter
May 24, 2023
Earlier this month our Mobile Clothing Closet started a new service site in East LA at the Lincoln Park Recreation Center with our mobile shower partner Lava Mae. There are
Donate Your Clothes and Help Change Lives
May 8, 2023
Making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in your community can be as simple as donating your new and gently used adult-sized clothing, shoes, and accessories to
Project Ropa April 2023 Newsletter
April 27, 2023
Project Ropa’s mobile clothing closet is the only one of its’ kind in the Los Angeles area. Most shelters and bricks and mortar clothing closets don’t have consistent access to
Project Ropa February 2023 Newsletter
February 28, 2023
Happy February! We’ve been quite busy this past month thanks in part to IKEA who organized a clothing drive in January at all of their Southern California stores and partnered with
Project Ropa January 2023 Newsletter ❄️
January 28, 2023
Happy February! Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2022. With your support we surpassed our end-of-year goal and raised over $12K! But, we still need your help in
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! 🎉
December 29, 2022
We are grateful for so many things this year especially your support. We have now raised 98% of our year-end goal of $10,000. Thank you to everyone who has contributed thus
Support Project Ropa On Giving Tuesday!
November 29, 2022
Today is Giving Tuesday! It’s the day when millions of people, businesses and philanthropic organizations come together to support the charitable causes that are closest to their hearts. You can
Give The Gift Of Hope This Holiday Season
November 27, 2022
Dear Supporters of Project Ropa, Giving Tuesday is only a couple of days away! Today, and through the rest of 2022, we are calling on our supporters to help us reach our end-of-year goal of
What We Are Grateful For
November 24, 2022
Happy Holidays! As we enter this season of reflection and gratitude, we’d like to thank our amazing community of supporters. For most of us, the holiday season means family, friends
Shorts, Sandals, Sunscreen – Summer Hygiene Essentials!
August 3, 2021
Did you know that 0% of hygiene products are covered by SNAP benefits? Clothing, shoes and personal hygiene products are expensive. We know firsthand how poverty and homelessness impact hygiene security,