What is Vision?
Vision operates a free, hands-on fashion program for urban youth aged 12-15, based in San Francisco's Bayview District. Founded in June 2004, the program, managed by wardrobe stylist Traci Peace Greco, aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the fashion industry. Curriculum includes sewing and design, fashion illustration, merchandising, public relations, and introductory Italian and French. The program has a history of providing invaluable experiences, including a fashion field trip to New York in 2008 where students interned during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and received a private tour of TEEN VOGUE Magazine.
How much funding has Vision raised?
Vision has raised a total of $350K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$350K
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Vision
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Vision?
The recent large-scale, late-stage funding for Vision signals a strategic push towards scaling its impactful youth development initiatives. This capital infusion is expected to bolster program expansion, potentially reaching more underserved communities and enhancing educational resources. The focus on strategic investment suggests a long-term vision for sustainability and growth, enabling Vision to further its mission of equipping young individuals with industry-relevant skills and global perspectives in the competitive fashion landscape.
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