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In 1 Year, Bushwick Yacht Club Has Donated Hundreds of Clothing Items, Thousands of Dollars to the Community

“It’s really important for me to be able to give back," said Aaron Nessel, founder of Bushwick Yacht Club.

In 1 Year, Bushwick Yacht Club Has Donated Hundreds of Clothing Items, Thousands of Dollars to the Community

In 1 Year, Bushwick Yacht Club Has Donated Hundreds of Clothing Items, Thousands of Dollars to the Community

“It’s really important for me to be able to give back," said Aaron Nessel, founder of Bushwick Yacht Club.

In 1 Year, Bushwick Yacht Club Has Donated Hundreds of Clothing Items, Thousands of Dollars to the Community
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Seven hundred fifty beanies donated to homeless shelters, $2,000 donated to three charities, and a new line just in time for its one year anniversary, Bushwick Yacht Club is distinct in that it is an art collective and streetwear brand that prioritizes giving back.

Bushwick Yacht Club guarantees that for every item sold, a blank one will be donated to the charity chosen for that collection or up to 25% of profits will be contributed — a much larger percentage than most other charity-focused companies. 

Donations for the most recent collection will go to Breaking Ground, a homeless transitional services organization. 

Behind the humanitarian focused brand is Aaron Nessel, a Bushwick resident of four years who is on a mission to donate apparel through sales of limited edition…

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