“We’re creating a safe space for young people to talk about their journey; about who they are and who they’re becoming through the creative lens of fashion.”
— Joshua Croke, Cofounder & President
Threads Signups are Open for our 2024-25 Cohort!
Sign up today or learn more about our youth fashion & identity program below! Please share this with 13-19 year-old young people in your life!
About Our Threads Youth Fashion & Identity Program!
Threads is a 16-week program for high school-age youth (13-19) where students use fashion design and sewing skills education as a lens to discuss personal expression, gender, and sexuality, with the goal of helping youth on their journey of self-discovery.
Fashion design activities are taught by Project Runway All Stars’ Sam Donovan and fashion designer Rufus Dixon, introducing students to fashion sketching, sewing fundamentals, and preparing for the runway.
Discussing Identity.
In Threads, our education team works with young people to discuss and explore who they are, give them the language to express themselves regarding gender, sexuality, and identity, and provide tools for them to build resilience and pride.
Fashion Design Education.
Students learn valuable life skills that can be applied to their lives and careers including design thinking, communicating ideas, project planning, creative expression, sketching, and sewing.
Building Community.
This program is connecting young people in a safe space where they can be themselves, discuss their identity and personal journeys, and build lasting relationships in an environment free of stigma and shame.
Learn more about applying for Threads, here.
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Can you help us support Queer + Trans Young People in our community?
Remember, just one supportive adult in the life of an LGBTQIA+ young person saves lives.
Help us today. Scholarship a Student for $250.
2024 Program sponsors
Lasell University, Giant Eagle Vending, Discover Central Massachusetts, Saint Gobain, The Mercantile Worcester
EL Harvey, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Open Sky Community Services, Crust Bakeshop, Birch Tree Bread Company, Central One Federal Credit Union, UMass Chan Medical School, The WooSox Foundation, Cordella’s Coffee, Fontaine Community Foundation, Grove Village Market, Femme Bar, Baked by Melissa, Studio DiBella, Worcester State University, YWCA of Central Massachusetts, You Have Our Trust Fund, Hanover Insurance Foundation, Mezcal Tequila Kitchen, The White Room Worcester, The Woo Bar & Grill, The MB Lounge, Deep Eddy, Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Redemption Rock Brewing, Pepe’s Dolce Bar
And to all the generous community members who donated.
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