Products created by Phoenix Eco-Sustainable Fashions. Courtesy/Self Help, Inc.

The Original Kangaroo Scarf with Pockets is made by women living in Taos. Courtesy/Self Help, Inc.

SELF HELP News:

Self Help Inc., formed in 1969, is non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people in need in northern New Mexico by providing brief case management, emergency funds, advocacy, 2-1-1 information and referral, and seed/education grants.  

Self Help Inc. Seed Money for Self Reliance grants provide individuals and families assistance in seeking the skills, equipment and resources to initiate job training, continuing education, vocational development, home businesses/cottage industries, or other projects that will encourage integration into the workforce and enhance financial self-reliance.

Recently, two businesses received grants.

Phoenix Eco-Sustainable Fashions owned by Thalia Gibbs-Jackson. The company creates eco-sustainable fashion by repairing, repurposing, refashioning, recycling yarn, natural-fiber fabrics, and garments. Gibbs-Jackson’s goal is to educate as well as assist clients in shopping with a conscience by saving the planet one garment at a time. Her website is https:////phoenixecofashions.blogspot.com/ .

The Original Kangaroo Scarf with Pockets is made by women living in Taos. Kangaroo scarves are for men and women and provide warmth, utility and style perfect for outdoor activities, and indoor warm-ups. Pockets keep needed things handy. One of the lines of fleece scarves is made of 100 percent recycled material. The website is https:////www.kangarooscarves.com/.

Both grantees will be showing their creations at The Los Alamos Arts Council Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, Saturday, Nov. 22 and at the 2015 Empty Bowls Project March 7.