WHERE FASHION MEETS PHILANTHROPY

OUR IMPACT

200K

GRANTED

500

ATTENDEES

10

CHARITIES

70

BRANDS

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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.

WHO WE ARE
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.

SHOP IT FORWARD

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
VOLUSPA
ZIMMERMANN

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
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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
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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
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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

  • "A huge thank you to Susan Leibsohn, Kassey Rich & Jana Arbaszewski, co-founders of The Cause Connection for the amazing work they do! These women are phenomenal and Foxy and the Hounds is honored to have been chosen as one of three charity partners this year. Their drive, dedication, and determination to help small charities makes such an impact and generates positive change! Shop It Forward hosted by The Cause Connection was a huge success. Where Fashion Meets Philanthropy could not be more true. So much work goes into their 5 day fundraising event and it was absolutely spectacular!"

    FOXY AND THE HOUNDS | Terri Fox, Founder and President

  • "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

  • "Having a huge fashion background & now running a Global cancer & Wellness foundation, the collaboration with these incredible ladies that run The Cause Connection was an awesome experience! I was so impressed on so many levels! It was an amazing and most enjoyable experience! There is nothing better than working with other organizations that have a philanthropic prong and love to give back! It was serendipitous."

    CANCER SCHMANCER | Susan Holland, Executive Director

  • "Foxy and the Hounds received a grant of over $27,000 from The Cause Connection after their incredible Shop it Forward event. These funds helped us rescue and rehabilitate dozens of injured, neglected, abandoned, and abused dogs, plus we saved dozens more from euthanasia in our local shelters. Their generous grant helped us pay Vet bills for many major medicals, surgeries, vaccines, hospitalization for Parvo puppies, dentals, and spay & neuter. Foxy and the Hounds and the dogs we rescue are so very grateful!"

    FOXY AND THE HOUNDS | Terri Fox, Founder and President

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🎉 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