Sustainable Clothing Reselling
Serve It Forward (Non-Profit)
Community Impact
Shop the Finds
Beyond Fact Fashion
About Me
My name is Eric Prabakaran
I am Eric, a high school senior who wants to make a difference in my community. My journey began in 8th grade when my parents didn't want to buy me expensive clothes, so I started thrifting to create my own vintage style. I realized I could help other kids in the same situation and combat the negative impact of fast fashion. Now, I resell second-hand clothes at affordable prices to help others find their own style and identity. Beyond this business, I also founded a nonprofit called "Serve It Forward" to provide tennis equipment to kids who cannot afford it, because I believe in bringing enthusiasm and reliability to every endeavor.
Join us in the fight for a more sustainable world.
My Mission
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Sustainable Clothing Reselling
To resell second-hand clothes for affordable prices, making personal style accessible to those in need and combating the negative economic and environmental impact of fast fashion.
Vintage
Serve It Forward
(Non-Profit)
To serve children interested in tennis who cannot afford racquets and equipment, fostering their participation in the sport.
Bags
Community Impact with Underserved Kids
To make a difference in the local community through various non-profit initiatives and direct engagement.
Your Choice Matters.
Join us to make a difference!
By choosing to support sustainable business practices, you are helping to create a better world. Our model reuses products to protect the environment, is cost-effective, and significantly reduces carbon emissions through the reduction of large factories/warehouses. This approach also makes clothing more attainable to people that earn less and makes the likelihood of sweatshops being created much less.
Research on "Sustainability and Business Profitability".
The primary goal is to define and differentiate between key concepts like 'sustainable business' and 'profitability' in the context of sustainability. A sustainable business is defined as a business that can reuse products to protect the environment, is cost-effective, reduces the likelihood of sweatshops, makes clothing more attainable to those who earn less, and significantly reduces carbon emissions.
My Leadership Experience
Founder: Serve It Forward
I founded a 501c(3) non-profit to serve children who are interested in tennis but could not afford racquets and equipment.
Tennis Team Captain
Eric is a captain of the junior varsity tennis team and the team vice captain of the varsity tennis team.
Volunteer Team Leader
At Hospice of the Valley, he works with a team of volunteers to ensure tasks are completed smoothly.
Project Team Member
During a paid internship, he worked closely with a team of 12 other individuals to analyze problems and develop solutions.
My Activities
I am a dynamic and detail-oriented high school senior who genuinely wants to make a difference in my local community.
Sustainable Clothing Resell Business
Resells second-hand clothes at affordable prices. Sources clothing from garage sales, resale websites, and thrift stores. Manages cash and online funds. Strengthens communication with customers and sellers. Optimizes customer experience and troubleshoots issues. Evaluates customer needs and feedback for improvements.
Founder; Non Profit: Serve It Forward 501c(3)
Collects racquets and tennis equipment from donors. Donates equipment to children in Boys and Girls Clubs and elementary schools. Volunteers at Special Olympic events.
AANHPI for Equity Paid Internship
Analyzed problems and developed solutions with teams. Prepared project presentations and reports. Participated in workshops. Created wellness bags for the homeless and homeless awareness pamphlets. Presented wellness bags to 50 individuals at a wellness event.
Hospice of the Valley Volunteer
Maintains facilities, assists with special events, helps elderly patients, performs housekeeping, assists nurses, and works with volunteer teams.
Court Management Team Arizona Tennis Classic
Assisted with day-to-day operations and maintained working relationships with team members.Provided services and support to professional international ranked tennis players.
Inspiration Martial Arts Summer Camp
Set up activities for kids, taught kids to create necessity baskets, and strengthened communication skills.
PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Equipment Drive (Collect racquets)Date and time is TBDEric picked up from people's houses.
Dignity Bag Creation (Homelessness kits)Tue, Jul 22AANHPI for Equity
Special OlympicsSun, Aug 11Top Golf Gilbert
Equipment Drives (Collect racquets)Fri, Mar 22Eric picked up from people's houses.
March Masters TournamentSun, Mar 03Mountain Ridge High School
Community Coaching EventTue, Dec 12Mountain Ridge High School
Get in Touch with Eric
I genuinely want to make a difference in my local community. Whether you're interested in collaborating on sustainable initiatives, supporting my nonprofit, or just want to talk about how to find your own style, I'm eager to connect.
Let's work together to create a positive impact.
Email: ericprabakaran@gmail.com
