About CSFC original
A non-profit organization based in New York, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN
AIDS
AMERICAN INDIAN
ANIMAL PROTECTION
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
HEALTH
CHILD PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENT
HUMAN SERVICES
HUNGER
INTERNATIONAL RELIEF
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One of CFSC’s primary objectives is to help other existing non-profit organizations by initiating short term fundraising projects and activities by leveraging collaborations with fashion companies. CFSC will also serve fashion companies by connecting them with talented design graduates from top design schools in New York and around the globe. CFSC will also support newly graduating design students by creating meaningful opportunities for them to team up with established fashion companies and develop limited edition collections. The experience garnered on these projects will provide them with invaluable industry insight and serve as a connection point to renowned fashion companies.
“CFSC’s mission is to inspire the fashion industry to engage in projects that have positive social impact in our communities.”
CFSC was founded in 2016 by Katya Akuma (a.k.a Ekaterina Kulikova). Katya, a graduate from Parsons, the New School for Design, has more than 15 years of experience working in the fashion industry. She has a desire to create opportunities for design graduates which stemmed from her experience working with Donna Karan and her Urban Zen foundation in Haiti. She believes that fashion companies can be an important player in driving social change in our communities.