Globalgiving Selects Kristen Baird Jewelry
GlobalGiving has announced that Kristen Baird Jewelry has been selected to receive a $5,000 Covid-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and non-profits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.
“My hope is that this gift will help alleviate some of the pressures caused by this horrible pandemic. Twenty years ago, I started Spanx with $5,000 in savings, and I see this as a time to pay it forward. Small business is the backbone of our culture. I know what it’s like to be a small business owner, and I want to provide some relief to these entrepreneurs during this time,” said Spanx Founder, Sara Blakely.
The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of Covid-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund. Thousands of business owners and non-profit founders from across the United States and its territories applied to receive a grant from The Red Backpack Fund to combat economic hardship caused by Covid-19.
Kristen Baird Jewelry was selected for the grant based on its outstanding application, its urgent need for Covid-19 relief, and its demonstrated capacity to overcome Covid-19 setbacks.
“Being awarded this grant reinforces the notion that we are doing something special right here in Savannah,” said recipient Kristen Baird. “It is an honor to be recognized for our unique jewelry designs, innovative practices, and our focus on giving back to our community, and I am overwhelmingly grateful for this boost of confidence in what we are doing. We can’t wait to make Savannah proud with this incredibly generous opportunity.”
Kristen Baird Jewelry is an award-winning, fine jewelry brand, nestled in historic Savannah, Georgia. In a time where mass manufacturing is predominant, Kristen and her team utilize and preserve traditional metalsmithing skills as they delicately and precisely craft each piece by hand in Kristen’s studio.
