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HB Threads

Buy buttons, magnets, and apparel. Support individuals with disabilities with employment opportunities.

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Harry's Buttons is now Harry's Buttons and Threads (HB Threads) to better reflect our expansion into embroidery and custom apparel! HB Threads is a non-profit that provides employment opportunities, job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities

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You can support our work by purchasing from our store or creating custom apparel. Our products are perfect for promoting your business, team, or organization or for celebrating birthdays, family reunions, weddings, school events, and more.

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  • 06/06/2025 at 8:00 am

Swing for a Cause: The 43rd Annual Golf Classic

On June 6th, join us for a fun- and sun-filled day at our Annual Golf Classic, a time when we come together to celebrate our community, our impact and our mission. New this year: our first annual Pickleball Tournament, open to all! Sponsorship opportunities and raffle packages are now available, with exciting live and silent auction items coming soon. All proceeds benefit our education programs and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Blog
  • 03/03/2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

HB Threads provides work opportunities, essential job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. As part of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, it offers a supportive environment where young adults of all abilities can thrive in an integrated workplace while creating high-quality products for mission-driven customers.

Blog
  • 01/27/2025

Korrey Kooistra Appointed Director of HB Threads

Korrey Kooistra has been named the Director of HB Threads, where she has been serving as the Interim Director. Prior to this, Korrey was the Director of Process Optimization and Transformation for the social enterprise. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing social justice and public health.

Blog
  • 05/16/2024

A Dedication Ceremony for Ruth and Mike Richardson at HB Threads

On May 15th, to honor their generosity and commitment to supporting employment for individuals with disabilities, the HB Threads workshop at Easterseals Academy Tinley Park was named in honor of Ruth and Mike Richardson.

Podcast
  • 12/04/2023

Episode 6: Employment for Individuals with Disabilities: HB Threads

At Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, one of our pillars is expanding possibilities for individuals with disabilities. HB Threads is our non-profit and social enterprise providing employment opportunities, job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. In this podcast, we talk with our Director of Social Enterprise and Employment Opportunities, Cody Wass, and two of our associates who are neurodivergent, Terry and Tyrell, who work at HB Threads producing custom apparel and buttons. We discuss the importance of competitive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities with HB Threads as an example of what is possible.

Video
  • 10/13/2023

Video: HarrysButtons has a new name! And our associates are excited!

Harrysbuttons is now HB Threads and our associates are excited about what's next for our button and apparel company that provides individuals with disabilities employment opportunities.

Blog
  • 10/07/2023

Patrick, who has ASD, thrives working at HB Threads

Patrick, who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, thrives working at HB Threads and in the adult world

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