MADE NEW. Old things have passed away; All things have become new.
Design collab with our friend Annika Marek-Barta–artist, advocate, former foster youth, & adoptee. In honor of National Foster Care Month. Annika's heart behind the design:
"After surviving over a decade of abuse before entering the foster care system, my young life was already covered with the muck and slime of labels, many of which I placed upon myself. “Unwanted, used, broken, forgotten, a mistake.”
The actions that others inflicted upon me felt heavy, weighing me down as I struggled to believe in a better tomorrow. As I aged out of the foster care system, graduated college, took steps towards independence, started to heal through a loving community, and found belonging in a forever family – the labels started to peel off.
One after another, each identity I falsely identified with was taken off by the kindness of a Father who wanted me to see myself through His eyes. I traded brokenness for wholeness, hurt for healing, forgotten for adoption, unwanted for chosen, and a mistake to created for a purpose. Through Him, I have been made new.
I spent many years thinking I would never be able to live a “normal” life after all I had endured. It’s by the grace of God and the love of the people in my life that I can say that I’m living a fuller life than I ever thought possible. The old is gone and the new has come. Winter has passed and spring is blooming. I have been made new, and the most beautiful part is so can you!"
Unisex sizing for a comfy + flattering fit for all. Gals, order normal size for a roomy fit or down a size for a fitted look. Guys, order your normal size.
Vintage black colored tee with white design. 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% poly. Feels like your favorite broken in + already loved tee.
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Your G&B purchase brings some better to a child entering foster care through our partnership with Foster the Family. Choose your impact by selecting what you’d like us to pass on.
COMFORT blankie, teddy bear, or plush throw
CLOTHING outfit & pajamas & socks & underwear
LUGGAGE backpack or duffle bag
SUPPORT education, support groups, & special events
BABY BUNDLE bottle, formula, and pacifier