Apparel with a purpose
Our Mission
Curbside is a supportive employment program of the Homeless Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The mission of Curbside Enterprises is to provide income and employment opportunities to people transitioning out of homelessness through our various social enterprises – including Curbside Apparel. We work to put a face to the issue of homelessness, empower the community to play a role in solving the problem, provide dignified income to people who often feel like they have no other options, and help enable people to end their homelessness through our employment and housing programs.
Curbside Apparel empowers individuals through meaningful work in the screen printing industry, helping them gain the skills and stability needed to rebuild their lives. Every item you purchase from Curbside Apparel directly supports our mission and the people working in our program. By choosing our products, you are contributing to job creation and community support through our nonprofit organization.
Our Story
For many people who have struggled with homelessness for an extended period of time, traditional employment can be out of reach. Curbside was created to provide employment, income, and job skills training. But more than that, Curbside was created to build community and help break down socially-isolating walls that often exist between people who have homes and those who don’t.
It started with our Curbside Chronicle magazine providing low-barrier employment opportunities and amplifying the voices of people experiencing homelessness. Next came Curbside Flowers, a full-service flower shop offering daily deliveries, retail floral, weddings, and events. Bouquets are arranged by people in our supportive employment program enabling us to employ people ready to move into a more traditional work environment.
Now, we bring you Curbside Apparel. Adding to our network of social enterprises, Curbside Apparel is a custom screen printing shop providing another opportunity for people transitioning out of homelessness to earn income and gain stability in our community. We specialize in printing shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and posters for organizations – we can print anywhere from 20 to 20,000 shirt orders! Each order placed provides hands-on projects for people in our supportive employment program – teaching them skills and putting income in their pocket.
Why Choose Curbside Apparel?
Purpose-Driven
We custom print every piece of clothing with the goal of making a positive impact through socially-conscious fashion.
Community Focused
We are committed to supporting people transitioning out of homelessness, providing not just jobs but comprehensive support including housing and case management.
High Quality Apparel
Our products are screen printed with care to ensure quality products that meet your needs.
Competitive Pricing
We know every dollar counts. Our pricing model is competitive and transparent. No more surprise fees on your invoice!
