Seattle's very first dry cleaner for sneakers, The Re-Sole 206, recently hosted several youth from Northwest Credible Messenger (NWCM) for "Designing the Path,” a custom sneaker workshop. The Re-Sole founder, Takiyah "T-DUB" Ward and Lead Credible Messenger Luther Leonard shared their perspectives on the partnership that built a safe space for the next generation of creatives.

As an organization focused on community behavioral health, healing, and violence prevention in Black and brown communities, NWCM aims to build opportunities and connections for youth in need, Leonard said. He referred to the collaboration with The Re-Sole 206 as a "generational bridge" where kids could freely create and express themselves, tied directly to his mission at NWCM and commitment to making waves in the community.

The collaboration was designed as an artistic wellness workshop, introducing shoes as an artistic medium Ward describes as "incredibly meditative." She explained that the unique art of sneaker customization allows people to focus their energy with intensity and precision, even helping them process grief and trauma.

To learn more about Northwest Credible Messenger and their very important work, visit northwestcrediblemessenger.org

The Re-Sole 206 is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1133 24th Ave Suite M, Seattle, WA. Learn more at theresole206.com

This story on NWCM and The Re-Sole exemplifies Back2Besa’s dedication to shedding light on organizations that give back. The show is all about showing people what is possible, and NWCM and The Re-Sole share in this mission, sharing skillsets in the name of community. 

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