I was skeptical.
The email came through, asking if I would be interested in partnering with an organization that “raises money for the world’s greatest causes and charities.” How can one organization do so much for so many causes?
I doubted.
I’ve been approached by charitable organizations before, non-profits and for-profits alike, asking about partnership, asking about exposure, asking about being a blogger for a cause. I had only committed to partnering with one when the email came through, and that one was World Vision.
But then Ryan emailed me. He sent a link to Sevenly, and I have to say, I was impressed. Really impressed. He sent over a YouTube video, a press kit and information about how Sevenly works, and I was immediately interested.
It’s a brilliant model, really. All based around the number seven, Sevenly seeks to alleviate the burdens of seven of the biggest causes across the globe: Hunger, Water, Slavery, Aid, Disaster, Medical and Poverty.
It works like this:
- Every week (seven days), they partner with one organization that is working within the framework of one of the seven causes.
- A team of typeface designers works to create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt and hoodie (mens and womens) that reflects the vision of that organization. The t-shirt is sold for those seven days of the campaign.
- Over the course of the seven-day campaign, $7 is given to that particular charity for each item sold.
Just last week, they raised over $14,000 for the Somaly Mam foundation. By selling one t-shirt and hoodie design. Fourteen thousand dollars went towards freeing people from the bonds of slavery. That’s INCREDIBLE!
This week, the charity they’ve partnered with is Autism Speaks, hoping to raise money for families with Autistic children during a time of need.
Here’s a list of other organizations that Sevenly has partnered with and raised money for:
- Living Water International
- Compassion International
- Not For Sale
- International Justice Mission
- The Girl Effect
- Love146
- Feed My Starving Children
- Nuru International
- The Breast Cancer Foundation
- Malaria No More
Impressive, right?
In full disclosure, Sevenly is actually a for-profit organization. They refer to themselves as a “More than Profit” social good organization… similar in line with TOMS Shoes and Warby Parker.
I’m excited to see how Sevenly continues to grow, change and do good around the world. And I’m honored to partner with them! Go check out the website and take a look at their amazing designs, read the stories, and be inspired.
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Sevenly and I would like to offer a giveaway to one reader here at The Outdoor Wife! Simply leave me a comment, and tell me what organization you’d love to see as a Sevenly partner.
One comment per person, please!
The winner will receive a few goodies from Sevenly: One of their uniquely designed t-shirts, stickers, and wristbands.
(This giveaway will close on Sunday night, January 22.)
I would love to see Sevenly partner with Free the Children!
Water for All — This organization began here in Texas and uses local resources to build water wells for under $100. I believe to date they have built over 3,000 wells all over the world. I have some close friends that moved to Uganda (yesterday) to live there for 4 years building water wells.
It is actually called Water For All International
This is such a great idea! I would love to see them partner with blood: water mission.
I would love to see them partner with Holding Out Help, an organization that helps men women and children trapped in polygamy. There is such a huge need right now as many are leaving warren jeffs camp, and Holding Out Help could use the financial resources and exposure.
Wow, that is fantastic. I would love to see them partner with Care. http://www.care.ca/
I would love to see them partner with World Vision!
Thanks for introducing us to this great company!
What a COOL company!! I’d love to see them work with Samaritan’s Purse and/or World Vision!
I would like to see them partner with Kids Against Hunger. My dad started a satellite office in Sioux Falls SD. They send 75% of their packaged meals to Haiti and the rest remain in the local community. Last year they sent over 1 million meals. Itm is a completly volunteer organization – my dad doesn’t make a dime! Love KAH!!
What an awesome organization! I’m happy to see that Love146 and Nuru International are already on the list.
What an intriguing business model! Love the list they’ve partnered with so far; it includes all of my favourite charities. It would be great to see them partnered with Plan International as well.
I second World Vision..or perhaps something dealing with literacy? I just found this company last week – what wonderful work they are doing!
I like this a lot. Simple and yet world changing. One Day’s Wages is my favorite charity. http://onedayswages.org/
Yeah, I just learned about Sevenly a couple of weeks ago! Cool idea for sure. I would like to see them partner with Servant Partners or Word Made Flesh, both of which are ministries that work within very poor urban areas around the world. I would also like to see them partner with Dry Bones Denver, a ministry to homeless young people in Denver.
thanks for introducing us to sevenly…awesomeness.
I was going to suggest charitywater.org but I see a water charity is already represented.
i can’t wait to spend more time delving into sevenly.
Dreams For Kids is an organization that empowers youth who live in poverty and those with disabilities, by uniting them with their peers, recognizing their abilities, and allowing their voices to be heard. Every child should be given a chance to show the world what they have to offer! I’d love to see Sevenly support this amazing cause
Thanks for this opportunity through your blog!
Concrete safaris. It’s the wonderful little organization in New York City whose mission is to empower youth to be healthy leaders through green exercise programs that enrich the mind, body, community, and environment, the organization works with some of the most impoverished youth of Harlem to inspire them to take action and Be active, healthy, and environmentally conscious.
water.org is a great organization!
I actually learned about Sevenly last week with their Somaly Mam campaign, and now I am an ambassador for them! They’re a great company. Another anti-slavery group I’d love to see them feature is Free the Slaves, and World Vision, as mentioned above, is also a wonderful charity. Thank you for partnering with Sevenly!
I gotta go with World Vision!! Sevenly looks really awesome. Are you familiar with Hello Somebody? They have a similar “products with a purpose” format. Thanks!!
I’d love to see them partner with World Vision or another water organization.
That sounds like a really cool organization! It’s already made my week to see that they’ve paired with Autism Speaks. I’d love to see them pair up with Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. This charity allows one to sponsor a child, or to sponsor an elderly adult. I love that, because I think the elderly and their needs are too often neglected!
My favorite places to give are: Charity Water, Heifer International, and Save the Children. It would be great to see them partner with one of those organizations.
wow, this is really impressive. thanks for spreading the word.
I’m a little late for the contest, but just wanted to say thanks for sharing this, I love learning about work like this being done in the world, and this IS great.