Ten Ten Group Begins Operations in Baltimore County
The company aims to raise awareness and donate funds to local and national causes. 100% of employees will come from the disabled and socially/economically disadvantaged populations. Gratitude, hope and humor are the cornerstones of the product line.
Baltimore County, Maryland, August 15, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Ten Ten Group has begun selling its products from their Baltimore County headquarters. The company sells activewear for Men, Women and Children. The product line theme is threefold: Gratitude, Hope, and Humor. The company encourages customers to "Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good".
Ten Ten will donate a portion of proceeds to a number of different charities and nonprofits. Customers will be able to choose from a list on the companys' website, or they can select one of their favorite causes thats not listed. The causes that the company suggests include autism, substance abuse, as well as support for first responders and firefighters.
"Autism (or any disability) isn't a roadblock to success, it's just the scenic route"
Jerry Sutton, Founder and CEO
Founder and CEO Jerry Sutton says that the inspiration for the company came with his sons diagnosis of Autism. "There were lots of emotions that we felt when we got the diagnosis, and none of them was gratitude or hope". It took Sutton a while to realize that despite the difficulties that his family would face, they still had a lot to be grateful for. In speaking with other parents of special needs children, it became apparent that there was a need for lightheartedness, despite the seriousness of their situations. "It's important for everyone, especially those with special needs, to believe that there is always hope. Autism (or any disability) isn't a roadblock to success, it's just the scenic route".
In addition to encouraging donations and raising awareness, Ten Ten plans to employ only the disabled and the disadvantaged. Although no conversations have taken place yet, the company plans to work closely with the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities as well as the Baltimore County Division of Workforce Development.
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