Via Tyler: [Fashion has a heart]: Help the Heroes of America
[Fashion has a heart] is a non-profit, nonpartisan, mission is to help wounded American heroes through the medium of art, design and fashion. Like any major initiative that begins with a need and fill a gap, Michael Hyacinthe and I noticed a need. There are a number of existing initiatives that provide assistance to wounded soldiers and their families. However, we observed a strong disconnect between the initiatives and the majority of U.S. citizens.
No wonder that many Americans questioned the wars our country has been heavily involved in the course of the decade. As we lose more lives, continue to refine these questions. So how can an organization encourages Americans to forgo the average personal opinions about the war and still be supportive of those who were sacrificed in the war? It was found that the means of art, design and fashion are powerful channels: (1) share powerful stories of soldiers who have sacrificed for their country, and (2) allowing average Ame ricans to support these heroes through word of mouth and its purchasing power. This combination creates awareness of the sacrifice of a soldier’s life and provides an outlet for citizens to honor the sacrifice. [Fashion has a heart] founder and CEO Michael Jacinto was born in Haiti and raised in the Bronx, New York Michael served in the U.S. Navy for eight years as a specialist in war fighting Navy Seabee. His professional career began when he enlisted when he began www.UrbanLiberty.net an e-commerce service for military personnel. He was recognized by
Inc. , the leading magazine for small business as an entrepreneur whose collaboration in line with the U.S. Army. Michael is currently enrolled at Grand Valley State University, where he has a degree in business. A mutual contact at GVSU Michael suggested getting in touch with me. I had graduated in December 2009 with a degree in advertising and public relations with a minor in entrepreneurship. While studying at GVSU, I made a small name for myself in the shoes custom designed for LeBron James, Chris Paul, Rip Hamilton and other stars of the NBA. I also created a small clothing company and products licensed collegiate clothing (check out www.theTWAYcollection.com). Michael and me together: a veteran and successful businessman, and I was a young “creative” with several successful projects in and have the ambition to do more. We soon discovered that the “need” we find ourselves. I had friends stationed in Afghanistan, faced danger every day, while I lived used to perform design projects and be an independent artist. They were serving their country and were devoted to something bigger than themselves. What was done to contribute, in addition to paying a few dollars in taxes each year? At that time Michael will stand out is the opportunity to build an organization that uses the creative talent to serve those who were employed instead of us. [WE] would be the vehicle that could serve in his name. Now, after nearly a year, [Fashion has a heart] is a 501 (c) – (3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, mission is to benefit the wounded American heroes through the media media art, design and fashion. Because this approach may ask? Well, several studies have shown positive results due to the stimulation of creativity as a form of therapy. The first soldier who had the privilege of working with Josh Hoffman is the head. Chief Hoffman was shot by a sniper bullet while chasing a suspect of terrorism. The bullet entered the neck and left shoulder blade, destroyed his upper spine and left him quadriplegic with inability to speak. Josh spent the next 20 months away from home, friends and family in treatment and recovery. Several had pneumonia, urinary tract infections, kidney failure and complete. He almost died twice in the hospital with fever soared to 108 and nearly asphyxiated to death when he was mucus in the throa t. Has years of rehabilitation and physical therapy ahead of him, and faces a constant battle to regain movement in the upper body and develop their language skills. Through all these challenges, but Josh has had a very positive attitude and desire to return to their brothers and sisters in arms. Inspired by a T-shirt given out Hoffman [of Hamburg], Josh decided he wanted to continue and pursue his dream of being a designer, despite his wounds “Total Marine always faithful and never stop. We have spent over 60 hours to design the image of Josh on the shirt. The picture shows a soldier commemorative gun, boots, helmets and photographs along with “the total sacrifice,” said Josh in the code used to communicate be. Once the ‘image was at hand, Michael was approached Mika Casey MMA Warehouse, a staunch supporter of the troops, for advice on how to play the market. Mika gamekeeper We even introduced to help finish and printed shirt. Directed by Josh a nd feedback, we developed the back, color scheme and design of the shirt with the phrase: “The nation which forgets its defenders will turn oblivion. “Because of this creator Josh output was simply trying to survive now living his American dream.
You can find Josh and his plan to visit their website at www . thecorporalhoffmanseries.com. revenues this shirt will go to Josh and [Fashion has a heart] to help provide future soldiers wounded this creative outlet to help in your recovery.
This blog will explain stories of American heroes who have sacrificed so much for their country, the role that art is through the community as a form of therapy, as well as a communication channel, and the rest of the details that a start- up non-profit can get with zero budget, but the determination to make an infinite difference
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