Baby Apparel Line Addresses Social Causes

A group of five juniors and seniors at Deerfield, Highland Park and North Shore Country Day high schools have launched a new line of baby apparel to address social issues and raise money for charity.

“Born To Be Tees” promote causes such as climate change, voting rights, cancer research, human rights, gender equality and opportunities for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.

The company donates all proceeds to the charities they partner with including Amy Pohler’s Smart Girls, Best Buddies, City Year Programming, It Gets Better Project, RFK Human Rights, Rock the Vote, Stand Up To Cancer, The Human Rights Watch and Waterkeeper Alliance.

“Social issues are not only affecting our generation, but future generations, said Caroline Berkman, a senior at Highland Park High School, one the the company’s founders. “Our goal by giving even the tiny a mighty voice is to help all people recognize that we can make a difference.”

Berkman, Katie Abrams - a junior at North Shore Country Day, Casey Barovsky - a junior at Deerfield, Jake Abrams - a junior at Highland Park and Tyler Froehlich - a senior at Highland Park developed the concept, designed the apparel and created the company website, marketing materials and sales packets for retailers.

Born to be Tees can be found at certain Chicago-area boutiques and on the company website. You can also email them at borntobetees@gmail.com.