HERO provides dedicated space for community engagement and
training from basic sewing skills, design and creation of clothing and textile products, as well as
connectivity and support for emerging textile artists and industries. Space is available for rent for new
artists and start-ups and HERO can provide assistance as requested for grant or program applications.
For available classes and resources, please email:
info@herohousing.org
Additional resources that may be available:
-Donated clothing and textile materials may be made
available for classes or projects.
-Sewing assistance may also be provided.
Pending Project: UA’s Textiles Marketing program through collaboration on the
Entrepreneurial Internship Program ( www.eip.ua.edu ) with industry has identified ways to work
together and is proposing new opportunities for supporting undergraduate and graduate
student time to team with Stillman College’s School of Business and Arts and Sciences to
explore rural opportunities for marketing IH products. The concept Design Team is proposing
to showcase student projects at venues in the Black Belt. This will commence annually at
HERO’s Rosenwald Schoolhouse and Community Center in Hale County, moving from their
educational campus to other venues for runway opportunities with priority on schools and
colleges. Other showcase venues will include HERO’s Upcycle and Recycle Patchwork Program
housed Main Street property supported by Rotary International. Each showcase offered would
be judged by industry end use partners as part of a Black Belt awareness, engagement, and
marketing series.
HERO continues to provide a platform for textiles and other industries in rural Alabama and welcomes
opportunities to support.