July 25, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland, CA – Oakland Roots Sports Club has agreed on an official multi-year partnership with thredUP, one of the world’s largest online resale platforms for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes, and accessories, headquartered in Oakland, CA.
“We are honored to enter into a partnership with thredUP who share our Oakland home and a commitment to establishing and maintaining clear climate and sustainability goals. thredUP believes in a sustainable fashion future where thrifting is about more than just finding amazing deals on your favorite brands, but about shopping with intention, rejecting throwaway fashion culture and standing for sustainability.” said Steven Powell Chief Revenue officer of Oakland Roots SC.
thredUP’s partnership includes a special title night on July 27, where fans can choose to participate in an apparel clean out program enabled by thredUP. Fans will be able to print a donation label online at thredUP.com/cleanout/oaklandroots. Fans can fill any shippable box or bag with women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes, and accessories from any brand in their closet and ship them to thredUP for free. For each Donation Clean Out Kit thredUP receives on July 27, thredUP will donate $5 to Girls Inc., a nonprofit organization that equips girls with the skills to navigate through economic, gender, and social barriers and to grow up as independent individuals.
“Oakland Roots is more than a sports club, and that is made apparent in their dedication to supporting the city we both call home,” said James Reinhart, CEO of thredUP. “Not only are both thredUP and the Oakland Roots aligned as mission-driven companies, but we share the same community, making this partnership even more special. We are honored to be an official sponsor and look forward to finding new ways to do good together.”
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