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Suay Sew Shop

SUAY is a community-based textile recycler, and founder of the Community Dye Bath™, whose team of skilled garment workers extend the life of textiles through dying, remade apparel, and repair.

Milestones

  • 2023 - 2024: RIIF Loan Recipient
  • 2024-2025: CA RISE Partner

Populations Served

  • Mental Health/Substance Use Challenge
  • Multi-barrier
  • Refugees/Asylees

Industries

  • Consumer Goods & Services
  • Environmental Services

Location

  • California

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