Empowering the Next Generation: Threads for Change Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star

Event Details

  • Date: November 5-6, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
  • Location: New Tech High School in Dallas 

Threads for Change is proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star (BBBS) for an inspiring two-day workshop at New Tech High School in Dallas this November. The event is part of BBBS’s mentor2.0 program, which connects high school students with adult mentors who guide them through college preparation, career planning, and life after graduation.

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Preparing Students for Success

 

On November 5 (B-Day) and November 6 (A-Day), the Threads for Change team will visit six classes to lead discussions and interactive sessions focused on “Dressing for Success”—helping students understand how personal presentation and confidence can open doors in both academic and professional environments.

 

Students will gain practical insights into how to make strong first impressions, from choosing attire that reflects professionalism to learning the soft skills that shape lasting confidence. These sessions are designed not just to teach students how to dress, but to empower them to present themselves as leaders ready for the next step.

 

Class Schedule:


🗓 November 5 (B-Day)

  • 5th: 9:00 AM – 10:40 AM
  • 6th: 10:45 AM – 12:50 PM (Lunch 11:40–12:10)
  • 8th: 3:05 PM – 4:30 PM

🗓 November 6 (A-Day)

  • 1st: 9:10 AM – 10:40 AM
  • 3rd: 10:45 AM – 12:50 PM
  • 4th: 3:05 PM – 4:30 PM
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star is one of the largest and most impactful youth mentoring organizations in the nation. Serving communities across Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Abilene, Collin County, Denton County, and beyond, BBBS helps children realize their potential and build stronger futures through mentorship.

Their mission is simple but powerful — to ignite the power and promise of youth. Through meaningful, one-on-one relationships, BBBS nurtures confidence, strengthens communities, and changes lives.

 

 

A Shared Mission of Empowerment

 

At Threads for Change, we believe in the transformative power of fashion and education to unlock opportunity. Our mission goes beyond clothing — it’s about equipping individuals with the confidence, tools, and mindset to succeed. By partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, we’re extending this mission to reach students who can benefit most from mentorship and guidance.

 

Many of the students in the mentor2.0 program come from communities where access to professional development resources can be limited. Through this collaboration, we’re helping bridge that gap — ensuring every student, regardless of background or circumstance, feels empowered to present themselves with confidence and purpose.

 

Fashion becomes a language of possibility. When a student learns to dress with intention, they begin to see themselves differently — as capable, prepared, and ready for what’s next. Our workshops are designed to nurture that mindset: blending style, self-presentation, and soft skills to prepare youth for college, careers, and beyond.

 

At the heart of it, Threads for Change and Big Brothers Big Sisters share one vision — a future where every young person, no matter where they start, can walk into any room and feel they belong there. Together, we’re not just teaching students how to look the part — we’re helping them step into their future with confidence, dignity, and opportunity.

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Get Involved: Empower Students with Us

 

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