Today I’m thrilled to introduce Restoration Threads, a business started by Haley Coons that not only sells beautifully-designed products, but uses its voice and profits to benefit foster care organizations each month. Through their work I have learned about so much of the work going on right now in the foster care space, and I continue to be inspired by Haley and her business each month. Before you even read this interview, head over to her website today and see how you can support foster care simply by wearing a t-shirt or even engaging with her social media feed! And now, I’ll let Haley tell you all about how she began and what has driven her to use her business for GOOD.
Introducing Restoration Threads: Clothing that Changes Lives in Foster Care
How My Business is Changing this Year
This summer, I made a few big changes in my business. I talked about the first one last week, when Nathan helped me make the hard decision to send Willow to daycare a few days each week. This has given me the gift not only of time to work, but also time to spend with my daughter without the pressure of getting things done. We’ve had more fun, enjoyed the warm weather, and spent more time together than ever before, and both of us are thriving as a result.
Because of all the extra time, I’ve been able to make two huge changes in my business…
Introducing We Are the Echo: Engaging with Foster Care in Hampton Roads
If you’ve been following me for awhile you know I have a heart for foster care and organizations that serve the vulnerable and voiceless. In what I hope to become a monthly series, today I want to introduce you to We are the Echo, an organization that engages with foster care in Hampton Roads, from working with foster parents to helping social workers. Listen to their story, hear their heart, and find out how you can get involved.
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Tell me a little about yourself and your family.
We have five kids ranging in age from 16 down to 2 years, the youngest two coming into the family through adoption. We’re originally from Alabama, but have lived in Virginia for the last seven years. We love our life here, spending any free time at the beach or in the water. We’ve been in ministry for more than 20 years, Randall as a worship and associate pastor and Kelley in family ministries…