How we’re doing our partFor You,For the Community& For the Planet.
We’re proud to mark over 20 years of celebrating our collective impact with our annual music festival and fundraiser, supporting the mental health of future generations. THE CHAINSMOKERSBEBE REXHA | JVKE | PINK SWEAT$THE 502S | DJ AXCESS | SAYLOR TWIFT | NO REQUESTS
We’re proud to mark over 20 years of celebrating our collective impact with our annual music festival and fundraiser, supporting the mental health of future generations.THE CHAINSMOKERSBEBE REXHA | JVKE | PINK SWEAT$THE 502S | DJ AXCESS | SAYLOR TWIFT | NO REQUESTS
A 365-days-a-year people-powered initiative dedicated to helping all teens worldwide feel their most confident, comfortable and capable. A 365-days-a-year people-powered initiative dedicated to helping all teens worldwide feel their most confident, comfortable and capable.
A 365-days-a-year people-powered initiative dedicated to helping all teens worldwide feel their most confident, comfortable and capable. A 365-days-a-year people-powered initiative dedicated to helping all teens worldwide feel their most confident, comfortable and capable.
Are You an Organization Championing Confidence in Teens and Their World? The Hollister Confidence Fund provides grants to nonprofit groups and projects that advance the building of confidence and mental wellbeing of teens. Teen Mental Wellness can include but is not limited to, promoting preventative mental health practices and awareness, including stress management, and/or work to address mental illness that impact teens at scale. Sound like you? Check back later to apply. In the meantime: Grant Guidelines
Are You an Organization Championing Confidence in Teens and Their World? The Hollister Confidence Fund provides grants to nonprofit groups and projects that advance the building of confidence and mental wellbeing of teens. Teen Mental Wellness can include but is not limited to, promoting preventative mental health practices and awareness, including stress management, and/or work to address mental illness that impact teens at scale. Sound like you? Check back later to apply. In the meantime: Grant Guidelines
Meet This Year'sGrant Winners
Together, with your help, we awarded $600,000 in grants to a powerhouse crew of organizations that champion confidence and wellness in teens.
Together, with your help, we awarded over $600,000 USD in grants to a powerhouse crew of US-based organizations that champion confidence and wellness in teens.
Are You an Organization Championing Confidence in Teens and Their World? The Hollister Confidence Fund provides grants to nonprofit groups and projects that advance the building of confidence and mental wellbeing of teens. Teen Mental Wellness can include but is not limited to, promoting preventative mental health practices and awareness, including stress management, and/or work to address mental illness that impact teens at scale. Sound like you? Check back later to apply. In the meantime: Grant Guidelines
Are You an Organization Championing Confidence in Teens and Their World? The Hollister Confidence Fund provides grants to nonprofit groups and projects that advance the building of confidence and mental wellbeing of teens. Teen Mental Wellness can include but is not limited to, promoting preventative mental health practices and awareness, including stress management, and/or work to address mental illness that impact teens at scale. Sound like you? Check back later to apply. In the meantime: Grant Guidelines
In 2020 We Founded the First-Ever There's a reason your phone always needs to be recharged. This day's like a mental wellness power boost for your soul.
Celebrate With Us Every Year on March 2nd
Celebrate With Us Every Year on 2nd March
and share how you're recharging with #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay.
FOR THE COMMUNITYDiversity, Equity & InclusionDiversity,Equity & Inclusion
We can’t help teens feel their most confident, comfortable and capable until everyone has an equitable future and the freedom to be their authentic self. Period. So we’re making moves, both internally and alongside organizations making measurable change in the world.
UnlockingOpportunity With
In 2020, we committed our long-term partnership to the Academy Group and have donated over $1,500,000 to date, with your help. Together, we’ll provide academic support, mentoring and work experience to youth from the most resilient communities across the U.S.
Meet The Academy Group
CreatingLGBTQ-Inclusive SchoolEnvironments With
We first teamed up with GLSEN in 2017. Since then, we’ve raised over $5,000,000 to help make K-12 schools safe and affirming for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We believe in this mission Pride month and every month.
Our Global Home Office committed $50,000 to the United Negro College
Fund
(UNCF) in continued support of their mission.
Created a Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department to hold our organization accountable at every step.
Formed associate resource groups, creating space for underrepresented members of our community and ensuring their voices are heard.
Accelerated strategies to recruit, retain and engage diverse talent in our Home Offices globally.
Expanded learning resources and opportunities for collective action to keep associates engaged in making change.
Every Day, ForeverWithout Question:Black Lives Matter.
More Than Just ClothesWe remain committed to using our platform to make sure all people are seen, heard and represented. Our associate resource groups (ARG) create spaces for associates who represent diverse communities, ensuring their voices are heard in everything we doEvery year, we partner with our BIPOC and Pride ARGs to lead the creation and decision making for our Black History and Pride Collections. Each collection is thoughtfully designed to celebrate, elevate and empower the unique experiences, perspectives and ideas of our diverse team.
Please don’t hesitate to directly message us on
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or email us with any questions,
comments or concerns.
We’re here for you.
FOR THE PLANETProgress Over PerfectionShowing the Earth love is a forever thing at Hollister. See how we’re makingprogress for the planet and how you can help.Showing the Earth love is a forever thing at Hollister.See how we’re making progress for the planet and howyou can help.
A Letter From Our CEO A&F Co. has been a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2019. As part of our participation, we publicly committed to the UNGC’s Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption to make its principles part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company and to engage in collaborative projects that will help advance the broader development goals of the United Nations. Overall, our sustainability policies support our commitment to global human and labor rights, as well as ensuring that our products are only made in safe and responsible facilities and continually reducing the environmental impact of our global business. Additionally, A&F Co. has zero tolerance for corruption. While we know there is no finish line to these efforts, I am pleased with the accomplishments over the past year in our key areas of focus and we are encouraged by the strong response from our 40,000+ global associates and our supply chain business partners regarding our efforts throughout 2021. We look forward to continuing this work and reporting on our 2022 progress. Always Forward,Fran Horowitz, CEO
How We’re ReducingOur Fashion Footprint
In 2019, we made a promise to reduce water usage in denim production and source materials with sustainable fibers (and we kept it).
We’re using less water in denim production.
So far, we’ve reduced the amount of water we use across our total denim production by 30% (we're talking over 87,500,000
gallons of water saved).
We’re using more sustainably sourced materials.
Landfills are trashy. That’s why we’re working to keep polyester out of them. By 2025, we strive to source 25% recycled polyester. (We already use it to fill our puffers and parkas.)
We’re using more sustainably sourced materials.
By 2025, we strive to source 25% recycled polyester. (We already use it to fill our puffers and parkas.)
We’re bettering cotton farming practices globally.
Better Cotton’s mission is to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. We’re committed to sourcing 25% of our cotton as Better Cotton by 2025.*
*Better Cotton is sourced via a system of mass balance and is not physically traceable to end products.
We’re using responsibly sourced materials.
Done:
Since 2020, we’ve used 100% Responsible Down in all your favorite jackets and coats, a goal we accomplished 5 years early.
One Down, Two to Go:
We’re still working on it, but by 2025 we plan to only use 100% Responsible Wool and source 50% of our viscose (MMCF) as innovative viscose through diligent supply chain tracking.
Cleaning out your closet? Send what doesn’t make the “keep pile” to our friends at thredUP. It’ll keep clothes from piling up in landfills and earn you a Hollister shopping credit.
*Recycling may not be available in your area. Check with your local recycling provider for more information.
Sustainability AtOur Home Office
Our associates are freakishly passionate about the planet.
You won’t find trash cans overflowing with single-use plastic straws in our cafeteria, but you will find a ton of freshly planted trees, meeting technology that heavily reduces paper use and empty rooms with the lights turned off. Have we mentioned we’re recycling machines? We strive to make sure cardboard, e-waste, fabric and denim scraps go in that blue bin.
Our associates are freakishlypassionate about the planet.
You won’t find trash cans overflowing with single-use plastic straws in our cafeteria, but you will find a ton of freshly planted trees, meeting technology that heavily reduces paper use and empty rooms with the lights turned off. Have we mentioned we’re recycling machines? We strive to make sure cardboard, e-waste, fabric and denim scraps go in that blue bin.
The goal is to cut global home office waste in half by 2025 and we take goals very seriously around here.
FAQs
Q:How Can I Donate To The Hollister Confidence Project?A:This is the best question we’ve heard all day. Your interest & support gives us chills (the good kind). Here’s a few ways you can donate: 1) Look for opportunities throughout the year to round up your purchase at any Hollister store in the US or online at HollisterCo.com. 2) Look out for exclusive product drops with a portion of sales benefitting The Hollister Confidence Project.
Q: I Live Outside of the United States. Can I Still Donate or Support Your Efforts?A:Unfortunately, roundups, donations and a portion of select product sales will only be collected in the US.
Q:How Do I Know My Contribution is Making a Difference?A:When it comes to making a positive impact on the lives of teens…we care big time. That’s why we make sure your donation only goes to organizations that are well-equipped and out there making big moves. Before we agree to support an organization through the Hollister Confidence Fund, we make sure it is vetted and approved by a powerhouse board of thought-leaders, expert advisors and, most importantly, real teens. We want you to take pride in the good that you do.
Q:What Kinds of Causes Does The Hollister Confidence Project Benefit?A:We started the Hollister Confidence Project to champion confidence and wellness in teens worldwide. Donations go to organizations that support that mission. This includes causes like mental health awareness and preventative practices, equitable opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth, anti-bullying efforts and sustainability. The Hollister Confidence Fund, a project at the Hopewell Fund 501 (c)(3), will be accepting grant applications from nonprofit groups or projects that align with our mission.
Q:What is The Hollister Confidence Fund?A:The Hollister Confidence Fund, a project at the Hopewell Fund, is an initiative dedicated to promoting confidence and mental wellness in teens worldwide. The Hopewell Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that specializes in helping donors, social entrepreneurs, and other changemakers launch innovative projects. Does that sound like you? Apply to receive a grant from The Hollister Confidence Fund today!
Q:What Topics Will The Hollister Confidence Fund be Addressing?A:The Hopewell Fund works with leading experts, including real teens, to help identify the causes that The Hollister Confidence Fund supports, focusing on efforts that improve confidence and inclusion in teens worldwide. This includes causes like mental health awareness and preventative practices, equitable opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth, anti-bullying efforts and sustainability. The Hollister Confidence Fund does not support groups aligned with or driven by any one political party, cause or organization, or organizations supporting or aligned with religious or faith-based missions. Click here to learn more about our grant guidelines and application process.
Q:How Can I Apply For a Grant From The Hollister Confidence Fund?A:Are you part of a nonprofit group or project based anywhere in this big beautiful world that addresses confidence and mental wellness in teens with a focus in one of these areas?: Mental health awareness and preventative practices, equitable opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth, anti-bullying efforts and sustainability. If the answer is yes, click here to check the application guidelines and apply for funding.
Q:How Does the Decision Process Work For Hollister Confidence Fund Grant Applicants?A: Proposals for organizations or special projects that adhere to our grant guidelines will be reviewed and vetted by a professional advisory board. The Hollister Confidence Fund advisory board is made up of a diverse group of thought-leaders, experts, and most importantly, real teens, to ensure that all funding decisions are fair and informed.
I pledge to:
Stop myself from being my own biggest roadblock.
#HollisterConfidenceProject
*Donations will support the Hollister Confidence Fund, a program within the Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports individuals & nonprofits working to strengthen confidence and mental wellness in teens. Learn more at HopewellFund.org.
Grant Winner Modal
Connecting teens to free, youth-driven mental health support in accessible, inclusive spaces throughout San Diego County and Sacramento.
Grant Winner Modal
Creating safe, brave spaces for young people to build social connections, practice self-care and establish a new culture of mental well-being for all.
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Alleviating the barriers low-income young people, youth of color, and LGBTQ+ youth face in accessing quality health education, resources and care.
Grant Winner Modal
Providing an intergenerational mentorship program that creates safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ+ adults to connect.
Grant Winner Modal
Offering trans youth the mental health resources and tools necessary to be resilient, able to live their truth and advocate for themselves and their community.
Grant Winner Modal
Providing medical, dental and mental healthcare and social support to youth–and their families–living in homeless shelters and domestic violence safehouses.
Grant Winner Modal
Utilizing diverse comic books and social-emotional learning to combat the youth mental health crisis.
Donation Details
*Donations will support the Hollister Confidence Fund, a program within the Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports individuals & nonprofits working to strengthen confidence and mental wellness in teens. Learn more at HopewellFund.org.
We’re proud to mark over 20 years of celebrating our collective impact with our annual music festival and fundraiser, supporting the mental health of future generations. THE CHAINSMOKERS BEBE REXHA | JVKE | PINK SWEAT$ THE 502S | DJ AXCESS | SAYLOR TWIFT | NO REQUESTS MEET THE PARTNERS THE CHALLENGE SUPPORTS:
We’re proud to mark over 20 years of celebrating our collective impact with our annual music festival and fundraiser, supporting the mental health of future generations. THE CHAINSMOKERS BEBE REXHA | JVKE | PINK SWEAT$ THE 502S | DJ AXCESS | SAYLOR TWIFT | NO REQUESTS 
There's a reason your phone always needs to be recharged.
This day's like a mental wellness power boost for your soul.
Progress Over Perfection Showing the Earth love is a forever thing at Hollister. See how we’re making progress for the planet and how you can help. Showing the Earth love is a forever thing at Hollister. See how we’re making progress for the planet and how you can help. 
