Alice Vol. 4 No. 1

“[Asher Babies is] an integral
part of our brand, and it’s something
that sets us apart from other stores,”
said Taylor Swafford, manager at
Tuscaloosa’s Fab’rik.
In addition to placing these children
with caring families, donations help to
pay for their education, therapy and
healthcare. In cases where children have
been wrongfully separated from their
parents, Asher Babies provides a service
helping children reunite with their
family. If a child is not adopted, Asher
Babies will provide for the child up into
their adolescent years. So far, 45 children
have received assistance through
the brand.
Through donations, Asher Babies
also helps girls fight against cultural
norms for women in Africa, tackling
issues ranging from poor educational
opportunities to violence and rape.
Fab’rik also supports Free Fab’rik, an
Atlanta-based organization that provides
housing and clothing for victims of sextrafficking
by partnering with other
organizations, such as House of Refuge.
Volunteers go to the homes or shelters of
these women with bags of clothes in tow.
Volunteers start by playing games
and chatting with the women, and
eventually racks of clothes are brought
out. The women are able to begin their
free shopping spree, each selecting
five articles of clothing. A volunteer
accompanies each shopper, acting as a
personal stylist. While providing nice
clothing to girls and women in need is
a practical goal, the primary purpose
of this mission is to return dignity and
confidence to the beneficiaries of the
program.
Even though shopping for clothes
and other necessities seems like a
personal venture, it can be so much more.
When choosing places to shop, consider
making an impact on the world- not just
an impact on your wardrobe.
With brands like Fab’rik, you can
do both.
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