Thread The Change

A fashion fundraiser supporting the work of My New Red Shoes

Sunday, October 6th, 2024 3pm-5pm
Peninsula Golf & Country Club
701 Madera Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403

Light Bites | Educational Displays | Speakers
Runway Fashion Show

About Thread the Change

Thread the Change is a fashion show fundraiser for My New Red Shoes and an awareness program about the importance of sustainability and ethical labor practices in the clothing industry. Proceeds from the event will help MNRS to deliver programs that assist Bay Area families facing financial hardship.

The two-hour event will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 3pm to 5pm at Peninsula Golf & Country Club and will feature educational presentations, speakers, a runway show featuring “Quiet Luxury” fashions from local stores, and refreshments. Students from local high schools are leading as event organizers and runway models.

Our Student Interns

Malia Chen, Lead Student Intern
Annika Gurnani, Graphic Design
Diya Karthik, Design
Maren Mulloy, Promotion
Juliet Schmeltzer, Promotion
Savannah Smith, Promotion
Eloise Taylor, Logistics

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Neha Samdaria

Neha Samdaria is the founder of Aam The Label, a sustainable fashion brand for the ~25% of women with fuller hips and thighs than the standard size chart. The Label's pants have a cult following and have been featured in Forbes and Cosmopolitan for their revolutionary fit. While building her supply chain in India during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Neha witnessed the challenges faced by garment workers firsthand. Now, she is committed to advocating for fair labor practices and supply chain transparency. Neha holds an MBA from Stanford and a Bachelor's in Science (Honors) from Caltech.

Check out her brand:
Website: aamthelabel.com
Instagram: @aamthelabel

Browse the Event Photos taken by Hellena Ruiz and Gallant Chen

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About My New Red Shoes

My New Red Shoes (MNRS) works to create a just and equitable society where every child thrives. We do this by meeting the basic needs of children and their families, fostering financial stability in their homes, and investing in opportunities that empower their future.

Since our founding in 2006, MNRS has delivered essential items to over 260,000 children and their family members and distributed more than $2.6 million in direct cash support to households with low-income.

Explore Our Resources

Learn more about sustainable practices and ethical fashion. Flip through our resource slides to discover insightful information and useful tips on how we can make a difference.