Our Community Involvement

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We are committed citizens of New England, dedicated to investing in initiatives that hold significance for our communities, clients, and employees. Our values center around supporting underprivileged populations, championing sustainability, and fortifying the foundations of our neighborhoods.

From granting wishes, to fostering opportunities for emerging talent, to contributing to medical research, our passion lies in effecting positive change. Many of our customer relationships have endured for decades, and we are steadfast in our support of their charitable endeavors.

Highlights

Habitat for Humanity | Women Build

We joined forces with NDC (a local woman-owned contractor) and others to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build in the Spring of 2023. Women Build is focused on the inclusion of women in the work of building homes. Women and children are the most likely to be affected by poor living conditions, and these events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. We were proud to help our community alongside organizations like Hartford Healthcare and the State of Connecticut.

HeartPlay

HEARTplay is a heart-centered bereavement program serving children, teens and young adults of all abilities who are coping with the life-limiting illness or death of an important person in their lives. The team at Red Thread partnered with Designtex to make “feelie” felt hearts for children to carry with them as a source of comfort. In addition, our charitable contribution supported a summer camp for 10 children dealing with bereavement.

Fairfield University | Bellarmine Campus

Red Thread recently partnered with Fairfield University’s Bellarmine Campus through CoreNet and Junior Achievement of Fairfield County to support and engage with students. Fairfield Bellarmine offers a rigorous two-year associate’s degree program focused on professional preparation and academic support for under-represented students. Our team shared career journey insights, conducted mock interviews, and facilitated student participation in a CoreNet event for networking and learning about corporate real estate.

Organizations We Support

Here are some examples of organizations we are proud to have recently supported.

Of more than 70 organizations supported in 2023-2024, our breakdown by category is as follows:

  • 34% education organizations
  • 26% children’s organizations
  • 23% community organizations
  • 12% health organizations
  • 5% women’s organizations

What's Important to Us

Our People & Culture

Our Core Values

Our core values are at the center of everything we do and how we behave – they drive our decision making, guide our daily work and form our culture. Our 330+ employees are connected, collaborative, committed and creative. We are dedicated to helping create authentic and exciting environments for your people.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our People, Partners & Services

We recognize the importance in our business to ensure our employee population reflects the diversity of the markets that we support, and we are committed to attracting, acquiring, and retaining a diverse pool of talent. We make a significant effort to utilize diverse businesses for product purchases and as service providers.

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Sustainability

Our Products, Facilities & Operations

Our vendor partners meet a variety of industry accepted sustainability standards. We prioritize environmental responsibility through reducing waste, engaging in responsible recycling practices, managing energy-efficient utilities and using sustainable materials. We help customers divert waste from landfills by providing eco-friendly options for unwanted furniture, floor coverings, and technology.

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