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Just Cause Apparel

Just Cause Apparel is a South Carolina-based apparel company providing custom-branded merchandise and healthcare uniforms for businesses, organizations, and medical professionals.
Convertible Notes
SDG 8
Piedmont, South Carolina

$420K

deployed
CAPITAL DEPLOYED

180

units
units created

620+

people
people housed

2024

year
investment year

The Investment

Just Cause Apparel is a South Carolina-based apparel company providing custom-branded merchandise and healthcare uniforms for businesses, organizations, and medical professionals. Founded by physician Scott Porter, the company was built around the idea that business can be both commercially successful and mission-oriented, creating value for customers while contributing to stronger communities.

In July 2024, Abundance Angels recommended a total of $47,500 through two convertible note investments to support the company’s continued growth. The capital was intended to provide working capital, support inventory and fulfillment needs, and help the business expand its customer base. The investment reflected a belief that locally rooted businesses can contribute to stronger communities by creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurship, and building economic opportunity.

Impact Metrics

180 units

Affordable housing units created and preserved

620+ residents

Low-income residents housed with stable, affordable rent

$2.1M leveraged

Additional capital mobilized from public and philanthropic sources

SDG Alignment

8
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Investment Details

Type
Convertible Notes
Amount
$47,500
Impact Pillar
Local Enterprise & Jobs
Status
Deployed
Location
Piedmont, South Carolina

About the Organization

Just Cause Apparel is a Piedmont, South Carolina apparel company founded by physician Scott Porter, built around the belief that business can be both commercially successful and mission-oriented. The company provides custom-branded merchandise and healthcare uniforms while creating local jobs and contributing to economic opportunity in the Upstate.

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