We are often asked this by potential customers and it’s been encouraging that so many of you have interest in making sure that your money is handled responsibly.
Our society has been bombarded with financial meltdown, credit-default swaps, over-leveraged banks, and government bailouts, so it seemed appropriate to give anyone interested a snapshot into how we operate.
Spendyourself is currently run completely by volunteers - We operate strictly on a volunteer basis in order to empower those who have still not had the most basic of needs met. God has constantly provided for us and we are grateful for this.
Spendyourself is a 100% pass-through apparel company – What this means is that every dollar of profit goes right back to the cause that each shirt represents. To give as much as possible back to others, the majority of our startup and promotional costs are covered out of pocket or by donation (yes, we take donations!).
Practically speaking, the typical Spendyourself product is a fair-trade, side seam poly/cotton shirt with custom ink colors and costs $7-$8 to print. Subtract that and your shipping cost from what you paid, and that is how much of your purchase goes straight to the cause.
Don’t forget to tell the story that you shirt embodies to others! You have the unique opportunity to be a voice for someone who doesn’t necessarily have one.
-Lee
Questions? Feel free to email us at spendyourself@gmail.com
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Brad Rahme
09.16.09
You guys are doing an amazing work! Such a creative idea for helping the destitute! God will honor your work. Being born in Africa, I love my Kisumu shirt and wear it proudly!
jules wiegand
09.16.09
Great Post Lee!! I think it is awesome that so much goes towards the cause. And i get to see first hand how many volunteer hours go into making this happen. It’s awesome to see you all ‘spend yourself”. Keep making a difference