Almost 40% of people experiencing homelessness in the United States are under 18. One item they commonly request in homeless shelters is a pair of jeans. Why? Jeans are comfortable in any season and can be worn multiple times between washes. Plus, for a teenager without many belongings, wearing a pair of jeans can provide a sense of security. That’s why DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young people and social change, and Aéropostale, the specialty retailer of casual fashion apparel and accessories, have teamed up for the ninth time on…
Read MoreActress Jenna Ortega (Netflix’s “You”) Kicks Off DoSomething.org and Aéropostale’s 2020 “Teens for Jeans” Campaign, Which Has Donated 5 Million Pairs of Jeans to Young People in Homeless Shelters Since 2008
