1998/01/28 - Directory of Resources for Large-Sized Women
:: 8 pages, 70 listings including: clothing catalogs,
magazines, organizations, support groups, health
information, exercise videos, internet resources &
more--all especially for large-sized women.
Clothing
Mystic Women
:: Clothing and accessories for children of lesbian and gay parents. Empowering messages. Issues: gay; lesbian, children, adoption, pride, pregnancy, empowerment Location: Somerville, MA 02143.
15 Union Square
New York, NY 10003-3316 Phone: (212)242-0700
Issues: labor; health; justice; unions; minorities; occupational safety. Description: This union is trying to make working conditions for textile workers better. It attempts to bring fair employment, occupational safety, and improved health benefits into the textile and clothing industry. Other Resources: National Labor Committee in Support of Human Rights in El Salvador and CLUW NEWS. Contacts(s): Jack Sheinkman (President), Dave Dyson Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7200 Sarah
Saint Louis, MO 63143-2405 Phone: (314)644-3722
Issues: Third World; economics; cooperatives; Latin America. Description: Sells products made by cooperatives and Indian communities in Ecuador: wool and cotton clothing, hats, bags, and tapestries. Wholesale only. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
15 Union Square W
New York, NY 10003-3316 Phone: (212)242-0700
Affiliate: Amalgamated Textile & Clothing Workers Union. Issues: labor; feminism; unions; equal pay; sexism. Description: "CLUW and their newsletter have done more than anyone else in bringing women's issues to the labor movement's agenda. From equal pay to paid maternity leave, all concerns of female workers are presented." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Diane Curry Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 6/yr. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; health; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: This is a catalog of Co-op America's "socially responsible" products. Products are from small businesses; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." It is our goal to direct the consumer to these businesses and develop an alternative market. Natural fiber clothing; third world crafts, safe household cleansers, jewelry and more. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions that are found in Macrocosm USA were furnished by Co-op America. Many thanks to all their good work and contributions to this project. Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 14207 Dinkytown Station
Minneapolis, MN 55414-0207
Issues: media; arts. Description: Issue 2: Thinking person's guide to: creating your own clothing (bondage belts out of innertubes, and coat armor, both complete with step-by-step diagrams), vegan hair-care; interviews with political cartoonist Tom Tomorrow, Cyberpunk novelist William Gibson. Out smart'em tactics to use on fascists, tips on how to scam your way through life. Great sense of humor. (SB) Page#: 32. Type: periodical. Source: MaximumRocknRoll.
1400 Shattuck Ave., #15
Berkeley, CA 94709-1444 Phone: (510)548-4172
Issues: environment; feminism; spiritual; music; literature; transformation. Description: "Spirituality, ecology & multicultural arts for people with a global conscience. Books on eco-feminism & healing rituals, environmental resources & ecology for children, women's spirituality & the men's movement. Listen to the sound of the Earth speaking from Gregorian chanting to the drumming of Olatunji & Mickey Hart. Travel the world with handcrafted drums, masks, clothing & jewelry." Other Resources: Store and color catalog ($2) with books on ecological living, mediation music, goddess figurines, jewelry, "for renewing our connection to the Earth." Frequency: 2/yr. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Co-op America.
Route 1, Box 14A
Mathias, WV 26812-9706 Phone: (304)897-5468
Issues: labor; economics; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: A crafts cooperative making and selling dolls, stuffed animals. Christmas decorations, wood crafts, quilted items, clothing, and so forth. Other Resources: Catalog. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
3302 N. Burton Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770-2710 Phone: (818)572-7273
Issues: environment; economics; health; Third World; forests; rivers; indigenous peoples; community investment. Description: Works at government and village levels to help people develop positive, sustainable usage of rainforest; develop species survival sanctuaries, river dolphin preserves, and community reserves for preservation of pristine forest; collect and distribute clothing, medicine, etc. among Indians and river people. Contacts(s): Randall H. Johnson (Director), Lawrence Bishop (Honorary Director) Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
25 E. 21st St.
New York, NY 10010-6207 Phone: (212)477-0707
Affiliate: Atran Center for Jewish Culture. Issues: labor; spiritual; education; Third World; justice; economics; peace; faith; unions; racism; Mid-East; East-West. Description: Founded by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Amalgamated Clothing Workers' of America, Worksmans' Circle, and Jewish Daily Forward Association, in response to the rise of Nazism in Europe. It works to enhance Jewish security by mobilizing the support of the American labor movement for Israel, Soviet Jewry, and other related issues. During post WWII, it was involved with relief/rehabilitation for survivors. Seeks to strengthen ties between labor and the Jewish community. Other Resources: Publishes the JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE REVIEW, and an annual survey, CRITIQUE OF TRADE UNION RIGHTS IN COUNTRIES AFFILIATED WITH THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES. Established: 1934. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1461 Ashland Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201-4001 Phone: (708)328-4011
Issues: Third World; feminism; health; economics; disabled; cooperatives; Asia; empowerment. Description: An organization helping unskilled women, handicapped people in India. 100% cotton clothing features patchwork and embroidery accents. Other Resources: Free catalog for self-addressed, stamped business envelope. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
705 N. Carolina Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1360 Phone: (202)546-3040
Issues: Third World; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: Imports and sells handcrafted items from developing countries: baskets, jewelry, paintings, wooden ware, clothing, from artisan cooperatives and income generating projects. Contacts(s): Karen Getman, Sue Kilgore Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Orange Glen HS Chapter, Distributive Education Clubs of America
2200 Glen Ridge; Box 27592
Escondido, CA 92027-4115
Affiliate: Distributive Education Clubs of America. Issues: spiritual; fundraising; philanthropy. Description: 1,000+ firms offering 100+ types of products for fundraising by schools, bands, church groups, etc.; products include candy, clothing, jewelry, etc. Classified by product, data include company name, address, phone, contact name, and product. Contacts(s): Robert Hughes (Advisor) Published Date: 9/90. Page#: c80. Subscriptions: Schools free; $5 (current & 1991 editions). Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 25M. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
15 Union Square W
New York, NY 10003-3316 Phone: (212)242-0700
Affiliate: Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union. Issues: Third World; justice; labor; Central America; unions. Description: This labor committee attempts to show support of the establishment of human rights in El Salvador. Contacts(s): Dave Dyson, Charles Kernaghan, (212)732-5411. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 310
Summertown, TN 38483-0310
Issues: Third World; economics; labor; Central America; alternative markets. Description: An organization marketing clothing made by Mayan artisans - colorful woven designs for adults and children. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Retail only. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
259 W. Santa Clara St.
Box 150
Ventura, CA 93002
Issues: economics; environment; fundraising; investing; philanthropy. Description: A clothing store and catalog that donates a percentage of their profits to worthy environmental and other related causes. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm.
2105 Silber Rd. Ste. 101
Houston, TX 77055
Issues: Third World; economics; environment; alternative markets; Latin America. Description: An alternative trade organization. "We focus our efforts on craft and agricultural co-operatives of very low income women in Central America and Peru. Handmade cotton clothing and exquisite weavings from Guatemalan cooperatives. Peruvian sweaters. Nicaraguan and Peruvian coffee. Honduran cashews. Blankets, furniture, gifts. Building worker-owned co-ops in Latin America." Other Resources: Catalog. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo & Utne.
Box 1938
Sumner, WA 98352-0001 Phone: (800)426-4840
Issues: economics; environment; education; recreation; travel; cooperatives. Description: Quality gear, clothing, accessories, and adventure tours for outdoor enthusiasts. Largest US consumer cooperative, it actively supports environmental programs through contributions to the Outdoor Alliance and volunteer work. Other Resources: Free catalog. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 88126
Seattle, WA 98138-2126 Phone: (206)395-4375
Issues: environment; recreation. Description: Adventure trips sponsored by the outdoor gear and clothing cooperative, Recreational Equipment International, R.E.I., the largest consumer co-op in the US, cofounded the Outdoor Conservation Alliance. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1043 69th Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19126-2912 Phone: (215)927-4686
Issues: Third World; economics; alternative markets; Central America; Asia. Description: Imports clothing and other items from Guatemala, Nepal, and Tibetan refugees. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 971
N. Hollywood, CA 91603 Phone: (818)785-6300
Issues: Third World; justice; hunger; civil rights. Description: This newsletter's premise--"Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond their control." --Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 25. Page#: 24. Frequency: 10/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
111 East 14th St., #225
New York, NY 10003-4103 Phone: (212)533-5967
Issues: Third World; labor; cooperatives; alternative markets; Central America; indigenous peoples. Description: Works with Mayan weavers in Guatemala to make and sell clothing. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.