Richard Ockers, MBA’15, and Made for Freedom took home the $25,000 Brentmoor Foundation award at the 9th Annual YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition.
Made for Freedom® is a St. Louis-based startup social enterprise that sells globally-inspired fashion apparel and accessories both online and through boutiques in order to employee marginalized women and empower survivors of sex-trafficking.
As a for-profit company with its mission sewn into every garment produced, Made for Freedom has removed the barrier to growth experienced by many non-profits operating in the same space by strategically aligning the company’s profitability with the mission value created.
Richard Ockers
Richard is a member of the management team and helps guide Made for Freedom’s strategic development. He has been involved in developing a business plan for both the YouthBridgeSEIC and Arch Grants competition, and is finishing a Hatchery business plan currently.
To learn more about Made for Freedom, or purchase a pair of Creabelis™ or a Freedom Tee, please visit www.madeforfreedom.com.
