WELCOME TO THE CAUSE CONNECTION

EMPOWERING SMALL NONPROFITS
THAT ARE MAKING A BIG IMPACT

Join Us for Shop It Forward’s
Opening Night!

On May 2nd our annual pop-up shop kicks off with an exclusive Opening Night event!

From 5-9pm, ticketed guests will have premier access to shop esteemed brands including Citizens of Humanity, Fendi, Frank & Eileen, Isabel Marant, Marchesa, Michael Stars, Nanushka, St John Knits, Vitamin A, Velvet and more! You'll enjoy drinks, light bites and a silent auction which offers specialty items, luxury experiences, and getaways you won’t want to miss.

Most importantly, 100% of net sales from the shop are granted to three exceptional charities!

BRAND PARTNERS

ZIMMERMANN
AGOLDE
ALALA
CITIZENS OF HUMANITY
ETRO
FENDI
FRANK & EILEEN
JOHNNY WAS
KENDRA SCOTT
L-SPACE
L'AGENCE
LAPOINTE
MARC JACOBS
MCM
MICHAEL STARS
OUTERKNOWN
PAIGE
SCHUTZ
STEVE MADDEN
TACORI
VELVET
VERONICA BEARD
VITAMIN A
ZIMMERMANN
VOLUSPA
Text 'Passion led us here' inspiring visitors to explore our nonprofit's story on the About Us page

Empowering small nonprofits that are making a big impact!

The Cause Connection is a dynamic 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting Los Angeles with the philanthropic causes that matter most in our community.
Our core mission is to provide vital support to these small yet impactful charities, enabling them to dedicate more of their time and energy to pursuing their overarching missions.

Shopping bags symbolizing Shop It Forward event, where fashion meets philanthropy, supporting our 501(c)(3) mission

Shop It Forward:
Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy

Proudly presented by The Cause Connection - Shop It Forward is an annual fundraiser that transforms boutique shopping into a benevolent act, where 100% of net sales are granted to three incredible charities. Shop with purpose at an event where your passion for fashion benefits a greater good.

OUR IMPACT

$200K

RAISED

500+

ATTENDEES

10

CHARITIES

70+

BRANDS

CHARITY PARTNERS

GIRLS ON THE RUN nonprofit
FOXY ON THE HOUNDS nonprofit
CANCER SCHMANCER nonprofit
FOOD ON FOOT nonprofit
CANCER KINSHIP nonprofit
NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION nonprofit
PRESENT NOW nonprofit
CANCER CARTEL nonprofit
2020 MOM nonprofit
+ME PROJECT nonprofit
GIRLS ON THE RUN nonprofit
FOXY AND THE HOUNDS nonprofit
CANCER SCHMANCER nonprofit
FOOD ON FOOT nonprofit
CANCER KINSHIP nonprofit
NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION nonprofit
PRESENT NOW nonprofit
CANCER CARTEL nonprofit
2020 MOM nonprofit
+ME PROJECT nonprofit
GIRLS ON THE RUN nonprofit
FOXY AND THE HOUNDS nonprofit
CANCER SCHMANCER nonprofit
FOOD ON FOOT nonprofit
CANCER KINSHIP nonprofit
NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION nonprofit
PRESENT NOW nonprofit
CANCER CARTEL nonprofit
2020 MOM nonprofit
+ME PROJECT nonprofit

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Fashion Funds the Fight is our brand slogan, and working with the ladies of TCC - pairing their passion for fashion and philanthropy - made pertect sense!"

    CANCER CARTEL | @cancercartel

  • "The Cause Connection is an incredible fundraising ally for small and growing nonprofits!"

    PRESENT NOW | @presentnowfoundation

  • "As a growing nonprofit, unrestricted funds like these are essential to helping us carry out our mission and increase our capacity to advance change in maternal mental health care."

    THE 2020 MOM | @2020_mom

  • "What an innovative idea for a fundraiser! Shop It Forward is a dream come true for smaller nonprofits engaged in their missions. The NVF was honored to have been chosen as a beneficiary for the 2023 special event."

    NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION | @lifeline4vets

  • “We cannot be more thankful to TCC and everyone who participates. Thanks to you, Food on Foot helped more people in securing food, supplies and permanent housing than ever before in 2023. At Food on Foot 100% of our funding comes from private grants and donations - it is through events like this that we can help the people who are falling through the cracks to move from striving to thriving.”

    FOOD ON FOOT | @foodonfootla

🎉 HAPPY 2024 🎉 We can’t thank you enough for being a part of our Cause Connection family this past year! Your generosity, whether through time, donations, or spreading the word, has truly made a world of difference to the causes we champion.
We are SO thankful 🥰 To everyone who has supported TCC in every way possible, we are grateful for you! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
We cannot wait to celebrate and support all of the cancer warriors tonight at @cancerkinship’s Brave, Bold & Boundless Fashion Show!! The biggest CHEERS to @yo.survivor for putting on this fundraiser. We love you and your beautiful energy!
Last month we granted $21,189 to each of our three Shop It Forward charity partners! These grants will help 💫people with cancer receive free wigs and resources through @cancerkinship 💫the unhoused community receive food, everyday essentials and as