904-438-8109 info@rethreaded.com

The Same Delicious Toffee, Now Handmade By Survivors of Human Trafficking

Don’t worry, you can still get all your favorite toffees, but now with a greater impact. Every purchase directly helps survivors with employment, counseling, and career development. 

Shop Your Favorite Flavors

…And some new ones!

While shipping is currently unavailable until October 2022, you can still get all your favorite toffees from the Rethreaded Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope. But, Rethreaded offers so much more than just toffee! We have a wide range of unique products handcrafted by survivors of human trafficking that can be purchased online or in person at 515 E 9th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206.

About The Acquisition

After years of collaboration on various events, including Rethreaded selling specialized Amelia Toffee products from their retail and online store, Rethreaded purchased Amelia Toffee in September of 2021.

“It’s such an incredible thing we are so excited about,” says Kristin Keen, founder and CEO of Rethreaded. “We have always admired Amelia Toffee and have loved their heart for their community and the care they take in creating their product.”

Rethreaded sees this as an opportunity to increase the kinds of products they provide as well as to be able to train survivors in areas of food preparation and candy making. It will also open up 3-5 more positions for survivors of human trafficking.

“This really marks an increase of the impact we’re able to have,” says Anita Comisky, founder of Amelia Toffee Company. “I am thrilled that Amelia Toffee is part of Rethreaded and we can help change many lives with our toffee.”

About Rethreaded

Rethreaded started with a simple idea and a strong passion from its founder, Kristin Keen in Jacksonville, FL. She began by forming relationships with women on the street and making prison visits and realized that the greatest need was for a safe, supportive work environment where the women could earn money while learning a skill and experiencing continued healing through community. 

We renew hope, reignite dreams and release potential for survivors of human trafficking locally and globally through business.

Survivors Face Countless Barriers When Exiting Human Trafficking:

  • Finding a job can be incredibly difficult with a history of being trafficked. 
  • Without a stable job to support themselves, 80% of women who have been trafficked will be trafficked again. 
  • There is often deep trauma and access to mental health resources can be expensive. 
  • Without a community of support, many women struggle to navigate the system and feel trapped.

You Make a Difference

Remove Barriers

When you support Rethreaded, you help remove the barriers for survivors of human trafficking as they rebuild their lives.

Local Effort, Worldwide Effect

In addition to the handmade products made right here in Jacksonville, FL, we also partner with similar organizations in other locations to provide survivor-made items, which currently helps over 4,000 women worldwide.

Change Lives

Each purchase from Rethreaded directly affects the lives of survivors and helps them gain skills, get job training, get access to counseling, and put the pieces of their lives back together. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to harness the power of business to create choice for 500 survivors of human trafficking by 2033.
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Survivors of Human trafficking We Have Employed
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Over 120,000 Hours of Work Provided for Survivors
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Of Survivors Who Come to Rethreaded Never Return to Trafficking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "sex trade?"
Rethreaded defines the “sex trade” as human trafficking, prostitution, strip clubs, pornography and other forms of sexual exploitation.
What is “human trafficking”?
Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to perform a sexual act for profit.   Or to cause a minor to perform a sex act for profit. Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people in horrific situations around the world, including here in the U.S. Traffickers use violence, threats, deception, debt bondage, and other manipulative tactics to force people to engage in commercial sex or to provide labor or services against their will. While more research is needed on the scope of human trafficking, there is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the U.S. Polaris estimates that the total number of victims nationally reaches into the hundreds of thousands when estimates of both adults and minors and sex trafficking and labor trafficking are aggregated.

Community Resources compiled by Rethreaded survivor employees, this list of resources comes highly recommended by our staff who have experienced continued healing through community. https://rethreaded.com/pages/community-resources

How did Rethreaded get started?
Rethreaded started with a simple idea, and a strong passion from it’s founder Kristin Keen. Beginning by forming relationships with women on the street and making prison visits, she knew the biggest need was for a safe, supportive work environment where women could earn money while learning a skill and experiencing continued healing through community. Working in partnership with the City Rescue Mission, Rethreaded hired its first full-time employee in November 2012. You can read more on our mission page (https://rethreaded.com/pages/the-mission).
How can I stay up-to-date with what’s happening at Rethreaded?
You can sign up for our email list to receive first notice of promotions, events and happenings at Rethreaded HQ https://rethreaded.com/pages/subscribe. You can also follow our blog https://rethreaded.com/blogs/news for an inside look at the focus and mission of Rethreaded. We also host an array of exciting events that we list on our website (https://rethreaded.com/pages/events). Don’t forget our social media channels as well, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter @RethreadedInc.
What are some ways I can become more involved with Rethreaded?

SHOP our products: Shop with purpose for every season by purchasing a product that carries the story of the empowered woman that made it.

DONATE to our business and help to provide services and training for our women. You can also donate to Rethreaded by visiting our donation page. We also accept and love to receive your old and previously loved t-shirts! We can then turn them into beautiful hand-made products which help to change lives! We love to have volunteers in the building who dedicate their time to helping us treat and condition our upcycled materials.

VOLUNTEER your time: We have Volunteer Days every Thursday from 1:30 – 4:30 PM at the Rethreaded Warehouse located at 515 E 9th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. We also have events, home parties, and more that we need your help to run. To sign up for an upcoming volunteer opportunity head over to our click here or contact . We love to have volunteers in the building who dedicate their time to helping us treat and condition our upcycled materials.

SHARE our mission: Help us spread the word! Our advocate’s voices are vital for the growth of our business.  Be sure to tag us on social media when you rock your Rethreaded products along with the #shoprethreaded hashtag.

What is your return & exchange policy?

Return Policy: We will gladly accept returns for up to 30 days after purchase if your product is defective, or if you are unsatisfied. However, we will only accept items that haven’t been used, worn, or washed. Please return your product to the address below, with a copy of the original invoice and a reason for your return.

Return Address: Rethreaded, Inc. 515 E 9th Street Jacksonville, FL 32206

Exchange Policy: If your order was incorrectly fulfilled or flawed in any way, please contact us at info@rethreaded.com and let us know. Exchanges will be accepted up to 90 days of purchase. Once your item is received & processed, we will ship your new item. Please return your product with the original invoice and the reason for your exchange to the address below. If your product is satisfactory, but you desire to exchange for a different item, you will need to specify what you would like instead and include $6 shipping and handling. Please check the products page to see if the item you wish to exchange for is in stock. Also, please make sure your shipping address is clearly indicated.

When can I come in to shop & where are you located?

The Rethreaded Freedom Market is open for shoppers Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM located at 515 E 9th Street, Jacksonville FL 32206.

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Testimonials

“The world needs more companies like Threaded! An incredible group doing amazing things to make the world a better place .”
“The world needs more companies like Threaded! An incredible group doing amazing things to make the world a better place.”
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“I love Rethreaded not only for the mission it stands behind, but for the cute and high-quality products that you produce. Thank you for all you do for the Jacksonville community as well as others around the world.”
Jan Doe
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“I love how comfortable these bracelets are. Normally I hate wearing jewelry because I have sensitive skin, but these are like wearing a favorite old t-shirt! Not to mention that I can feel the love and hope that went into making each one. I have 4 colors!”
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Springfield Saturday

Hello Springfield! Come on down for a day of shopping, toffee tasting, and touring our space. Enjoy a community brunch with neighbors, and get the first pick of our seasonal items… all while supporting survivors of human trafficking.

Next Upcoming Event

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Birthday Party

Come celebrate Rethreaded's birthday and support survivors. There will be fun, games, raffles, tasty treats, and much more! We celebrate each year with a fresh theme and plenty of surprises, so be sure to stop in and help us celebrate another incredible year!

Come celebrate Rethreaded's birthday! There will be fun, games, raffles, tasty treats, and much more! We celebrate each year with a fresh theme and plenty of surprises, so be sure to stop in and help us celebrate another incredible year!

Mom’s Night Out

Enjoy reconnection, rejuvenation, and the opportunity to make a difference. This event is designed to uplift and empower moms while supporting a great cause. 

Engage in refreshing activities, enjoy specialty treats, and revel in a community of women determined to support one another through thick and thin.

This is a special event meant to engage moms with refreshing activities, specialty treats, and connections with other moms in the area.

Cocktails For A Cause

Meet with other Realtors in your area while you enjoy cocktails, networking, exclusive toffee tasting, and a personalized shopping experience while contributing to the care and support of survivors of human trafficking.

Are you in the real estate industry and looking to expand your professional network? Our Cocktails for a Cause event connects relators, interior designers, contractors, and other real estate industry professionals here in Jacksonville. You'll not only get the opportunity to network but also here from industry experts.

Women Empowering Women

Connect, uplift, and support survivors of human trafficking. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and Rethreaded’s unique upcycled products. Take part in authentic breakout group discussions about how to value and intentionally use your time. 

Proceeds from ticket sales provide employment, holistic care, and services for women in Rethreaded’s Survivor Development Program.

Connect with other women at our Women Empowering Women events. You'll have the opportunity to take part in authentic breakout group discussions and network with like-minded women in our community.

Mukti Freedom Gala

Join us for our largest annual fundraiser. Enjoy a champagne welcome, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and dancing. 

As always, proceeds from this event go directly toward supporting survivors of human trafficking.

Our Mukti Gala is our largest annual fundraiser that helps us provide the resources needed for the survivor's development program. We would love your support at our next Mukti- which means "freedom" in Bengali - and help change lives with us. Plus, if you have the opportunity to join us in the festivities you'll get to enjoy an open bar, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, dancing and so much more!

Human Trafficking Educational Panel

Join us as we discuss human trafficking prevention, dispel myths, and learn how to empower survivors. Experts will share their insights, experience, and perspective. Ticket proceeds support survivor care, support, and education.

Want to learn more about human trafficking prevention, dispel myths, and how you can empower survivors? Join us at one of our Human Trafficking Educational Panels where experts share their insights, experiences, and perspectives.