activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 1
- Developed costume inventory system Comfort and Care Kits DistributionLaunched a costume collection program and created an inventory database with the help of a volunteer parent, establishing foundational operations for costume lending.
capacity building · 1
- Established nonprofit organization Nonprofit Formation and Legal StructuringFounded Costume Connection as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2014, formalizing its legal and operational structure.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Centralized costume resource sharing resource sharingBy consolidating disparate costume collections into a single shared resource, the organization increases access and efficiency for costumers across Arizona, reducing duplication and waste.
- Circular lifecycle for costumes and materialsThrough reuse, recycling, and repurposing of costumes, fabrics, and accessories, the organization extends the life of materials and reduces waste in the theater community.
- Membership-based access to shared collectionsProvides equitable access to a curated, centralized costume collection for nonprofit organizations through an annual membership model, supporting sustainability and affordability in costume production.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Costume Collection Housing and Curation
Houses and curates costume collections owned by various organizations and costumers, making them available for reuse.
Costume Rental Service
Rents costumes and accessories to member nonprofit theaters, schools, churches, and synagogues by appointment.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Cheryl Bender Partner — Founder of Costume Connection
- Josh Morris Partner — Manages the shop
- Melissa Lane Partner — Manages the shop