A new project that is part fashion statement and 100% giving back to the community, The Aspen Times is partnering with Carbondale-based ZAPAZOO printing company to bring a little levity to the pandemic that has forever changed our lives.<\/p>\n
The recently released \u201cQuarantees\u201d brand offers some quirky clothing options, and most importantly, all of the profits after production will go to a local nonprofit organization that could use our support during the crisis. This month, The Aspen Times has picked Pathfinders as the recipient of the funds.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpeaking of \u2018essential,\u2019 Pathfinders touches lives in such a deep and personal way. Allison Daily and the tribe of true heroes at Pathfinders have selflessly given so much support to The Aspen Times family over the years, and the work they do in our valley comes straight from their hearts,\u201d Aspen Times publisher Samantha Johnston said. \u201cIt is the acts of kindness and generosity and support from so many of our valley\u2019s nonprofits that make our community so special.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that Aspen lovers from around the globe will appreciate a little levity and a lot of giving.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Aspen Times has been covering the impact of the crisis for the past three months, and we know how serious these times are. But this fundraiser hopes to provide a little comic relief and at the same time support our community with these conversation-starter shirts. <\/p>\n
The collection, which includes high-quality T-shirts, hoodies and buffs in multiple colors, has saying and designs about what life changes we\u2019ve gone through: social distancing, what we might consider our essentials (coffee, wine, toilet paper and that tiger show) and finding our Aspen Silver Lining. On the back, we\u2019ve got a little shout-out to riding out the pandemic at nearly 8,000 feet and \u201cFrom a Higher Place.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s kind of a \u2018laughter is a good thing right now\u2019 thing, so that\u2019s how decide to approach it and make people smile,\u201d said Bo Gallagher, who is an Aspen native and Aspen High and University of Colorado grad who started the local company in 2012 after college. \u201cThe whole thing is family-run. This is really a community effort. Other than apparel this is all the work is done here, done by the community for the community.\u201d <\/p>\n
To check out the collection and help support some great local causes, go to quaranteesbyzapazoo.com\/collections\/the-aspen-times<\/a>.<\/p>\n