Causes

We have set out to raise money for committed non-profits that address the issues we care about. SEA affiliates colors with causes and donates at least 25% of all core revenues. This way, you can support and tastefully promote the causes you care most about too. Click on the links to see which issues we promote and why we care. We encourage you to learn about all, support some, and join the ones you care most about. Which cause will you wear?

Domestic Poverty

“Having money’s not everything; not having it is.” – Kanye West

Domestic poverty, in the midst of plenty, is unacceptable. We are not pushing a political agenda, nor are we saying truly “earned” disparity isn’t fair or appropriate, but inherent disadvantage is simply not right. The beautiful thing about America is that everyone has access to opportunity; the not so beautiful thing is that same opportunity is unevenly, unfairly distributed. Help make America a beautiful society, for all.

Suggested Reading: To Right These Wrongs, Poverty Knowledge, and America’s Economic Moralists.

SEA supports HOPE at UNC Chapel Hill and Habitat for Humanity at Emory.
Fight Domestic Poverty when you buy the White Hat.

Global Poverty

“It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.”
– Mother Teresa

How to “fix” (or more appropriately: not cause) widespread and extreme global poverty is debatable, but one thing is certain: human kinship demands a fierce fight to end it. Third world countries are trapped in a state of economic dependence, within a global system that disables advancement and pumps excess wealth toward an elite “core.” Global commerce and capitalism are realities on the world stage: let’s make them work for everybody. Join the fight.

Suggested Reading: Dead Aid, Creating a World without Poverty, The End of Poverty.

SEA supports the Emory Economic Development Initiative.
Fight Global Poverty when you buy the Black Hat.

UNC Community

“the pursuit of social justice through the cultivation of pluralism”

UNC at Chapel Hill, as the nation’s first public university, redefined higher education and access to opportunity. It broke barriers by serving the public and fosters public service beyond the classroom. The significance is deep: students understand and are encouraged to give back, work tirelessly for the same public that funds their phenomenal education. It’s an obligation, one that students welcome. UNC’s Center for Social Justice, celebrating its 150th anniversary and remarkable history in SEA’s founding year, has provided David and Jon with ample opportunity and learning experiences in the social sector, and supporting it is central to SEA’s mission.

Suggested Viewing: click to view the Campus Y 150th Performance

SEA supports UNC’s Campus Y.
Incubate social action when you buy the Light Blue Hat.

Emory Community

“collaborating with agents of change for service projects and social justice
work that promote learning about self and society”

Emory University has produced some of the most distinguished public servants and community activists in our nation. Brian Gallagher, President of the United Way, is only the tip of the iceberg. The students today, with their refreshing creativity and commitment, are bound to do great things, an extension of their current work. Volunteer Emory facilitates service opportunities that contribute to the profound personal and community development.

Suggested Viewing: click to view MLK (not directly related, but tell me you don’t get chills)

SEA supports Volunteer Emory.
Foster commitment to community and service in ATL and the SE when you buy the Navy/Gold Hat.

Developmental Disabilities

“Every single one counts because we are an important asset in the community, and they need our voice.” – Mitchell Levitz, co-author of Count Us In

Nobody deserves the struggle. Everybody deserves a fulfilling and enjoyable life. And we are all responsible for making sure that our family, friends, and strangers have the resources, relationships, and opportunities to celebrate each other.

SEA supports All About Developmental Disabilities.
Be an advocate for fair treatment and support when you buy a Navy/Red Hat.

SEA Custom Causes

When we create a custom SEA hat, the collaborator chooses the cause and benefiting charity. For example, the Brotips hat represents Suicide Prevention and supports the International Association for Suicide Prevention; the GoodMusicAllDay.com hat benefits the American Cancer Society; and the Thrill City hat represents Financial Freedom and supports the Community Empowerment Fund.