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About Us

Learn more about Rethreaded’s history, values, staff, and community.

Human Trafficking Training

Learn more about human trafficking and how it directly affects our community. Trainings include tours of the Molly Curry Legacy Project, an educational art piece about a survivor’s journey from the life of trafficking to the journey of healing, videos from the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking training and the office of the State Attorney General, as well as educational panels from the experts and survivor advocates at Rethreaded.

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Rethreaded Training

Molly Curry Legacy Project

State of Florida Training

Human Trafficking Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “human trafficking?”

Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to perform a sexual act for profit. Or to cause a minor to perform a sex act for profit. Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people in horrific situations around the world, including here in the U.S. Traffickers use violence, threats, deception, debt bondage, and other manipulative tactics to force people to engage in commercial sex or to provide labor or services against their will. While more research is needed on the scope of human trafficking, there is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the U.S. Polaris estimates that the total number of victims nationally reaches into the hundreds of thousands when estimates of both adults and minors and sex trafficking and labor trafficking are aggregated.

Community Resources compiled by Rethreaded survivor employees, this list of resources comes recommended by our staff who have experienced continued healing through community. https://rethreaded.com/survivor-resources/

How did Rethreaded get started?

Rethreaded started with a simple idea, and a strong passion from it’s founder Kristin Keen. Beginning by forming relationships with women on the street and making prison visits, she knew the biggest need was for a safe, supportive work environment where women could earn money while learning a skill and experiencing continued healing through community. Working in partnership with the City Rescue Mission, Rethreaded hired its first full-time employee in November 2012. You can read more on our about us page (https://rethreaded.com/about-us/).

How can I stay up-to-date with what’s happening at Rethreaded?

You can sign up for our email list to receive first notice of promotions, events and happenings at Rethreaded HQ https://rethreaded.com/pages/subscribe. You can also follow our blog https://rethreaded.com/blogs/ for an inside look at the focus and mission of Rethreaded. We also host an array of exciting events that we list on our website (https://rethreaded.com/rethreaded-events/). Don’t forget our social media channels as well, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube and Tik Tok @RethreadedInc.

What are some ways I can become more involved with Rethreaded?

SHOP our products: Shop with purpose for every season by purchasing a product that carries the story of the empowered woman that made it.

DONATE to our business and help to provide services and training for our women. You can also donate to Rethreaded by visiting our donation page, joining the Circle of Sisters or the Band of Brothers. We also accept and love to receive your old and previously loved t-shirts! We can then turn them into beautiful hand-made products which help to change lives! We love to have volunteers in the building who dedicate their time to helping us treat and condition our upcycled materials.

VOLUNTEER your time: We have Volunteer Days every Thursday from 1:30 – 4:30 PM at the Rethreaded Warehouse located at 515 E. 9th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. We also have events, home parties, and more that we need your help to run. To sign up for an upcoming volunteer opportunity head over to our click here or contact kcruzen@rethreaded.com. We love to have volunteers in the building who dedicate their time to helping us treat and condition our upcycled materials.

SHARE our mission: Help us spread the word! Our advocate’s voices are vital for the growth of our business. Be sure to tag us on social media when you rock your Rethreaded products along with the #shoprethreaded hashtag.

What is your return & exchange policy?

Return Policy: We will gladly accept returns for up to 30 days after purchase if your product is defective, or if you are unsatisfied. However, we will only accept items that haven’t been used, worn, or washed. Please return your product to the address below, with a copy of the original invoice and a reason for your return.

Return Address: Rethreaded, Inc. 515 E 9th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Exchange Policy: If your order was incorrectly fulfilled or flawed in any way, please contact us at info@rethreaded.com and let us know. Exchanges will be accepted up to 90 days of purchase. Once your item is received & processed, we will ship your new item. Please return your product with the original invoice and the reason for your exchange to the address below. If your product is satisfactory, but you desire to exchange for a different item, you will need to specify what you would like instead and include $6 shipping and handling. Please check the products page to see if the item you wish to exchange for is in stock. Also, please make sure your shipping address is clearly indicated.

When can I come in to shop & where are you located?

The Rethreaded retail store is open for shoppers Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM located at 515 E 9th Street, Jacksonville FL 32206.

Still have a question? Contact Us.

Email us at info@rethreaded.com

 

Women Empowering Women

Join us for Women Empowering Women, a community favorite. This educational networking event includes an empowering session on the Rethreaded Process and authentic breakout groups with like-minded women in our community. There will be drinks, snacks, networking, and personal growth. Ticket proceeds help to fund employment and supportive services for survivors at Rethreaded.

Mukti Freedom Gala

The Mukti Gala is Rethreaded’s largest annual fundraiser. This “freedom” gala includes a champagne welcome, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and meaningful stories from Rethreaded’s staff and community.

Human Trafficking Awareness Panel

Join us for our annual Human Trafficking Awareness Panel as we discuss prevention, dispel myths, and learn how to empower survivors. Engage with experts and survivor advocates as they share their insights, experiences, and perspectives. Panel topics range from creating advocates for change in our communities to what a survivor's journey can teach us about healing. Walk away with a deeper understanding of human trafficking and how you can advocate for survivors every day. Ticket proceeds help to fund employment and supportive services for survivors at Rethreaded.

Birthday Party

Celebrate Rethreaded’s Birthday with us! There will be fun, raffles, tasty treats, and much more. We celebrate each year with a fresh theme and lots of surprises. And most importantly we celebrate the survivors at Rethreaded who are reclaiming their lives and paving the way for the next survivors. Be sure to stop in and help us celebrate another incredible year! Tickets are free and this is a family-friendly event, all are welcome!