our story
OUR WHY: To leverage art to create the change we want to see in the world.
Aloha, I’m Kate.
I was born on the Islands of Hawaii, I love many things, most of all my dog, Ginger. Well if you have ever been to Kate’s Island Shop in Las Vegas you have most likely seen and fallen in love with Ginger as well. There are only two things in this life more important to me… One is my MOM. She raised me as a single mom, I rarely remember her ever sleeping…. But she raised me well. She is my world and every part of me is because of her. I only say this because it is important to know where you come from before you can know where you are going. This brings me to the second most important thing in this world. To make a difference.
At Kate’s Island Shop we believe there are so many desperate needs in the world. Because of this we donate a portion of all proceeds to a different charity each month. Choosing these charities are possibly the hardest part of my job. We will also only support fair trade practices. Every product, every single product is created by artisans all around the world (many made right here in the store). The reason this is so important to us is, human suffering is unacceptable and happens all around us without our knowledge. I was horrified when I found out that 4% of all the worlds crystals are done with fair trade practice…. That means 96% of stones are done using slave labor, many using the same practices as blood diamonds. This is one of many examples. We are rising up and taking a stand. No more human suffering.
Thank you for standing with us. It is only because of you that we are able to change the world. You are the people who have the power to make our why a reality. So from the bottom of my heart know you are making a difference and have my love and respect. - Thank you!
Aloha, I’m Kate.
I was born on the Islands of Hawaii, I love many things, most of all my dog, Ginger. Well if you have ever been to Kate’s Island Shop in Las Vegas you have most likely seen and fallen in love with Ginger as well. There are only two things in this life more important to me… One is my MOM. She raised me as a single mom, I rarely remember her ever sleeping…. But she raised me well. She is my world and every part of me is because of her. I only say this because it is important to know where you come from before you can know where you are going. This brings me to the second most important thing in this world. To make a difference.
At Kate’s Island Shop we believe there are so many desperate needs in the world. Because of this we donate a portion of all proceeds to a different charity each month. Choosing these charities are possibly the hardest part of my job. We will also only support fair trade practices. Every product, every single product is created by artisans all around the world (many made right here in the store). The reason this is so important to us is, human suffering is unacceptable and happens all around us without our knowledge. I was horrified when I found out that 4% of all the worlds crystals are done with fair trade practice…. That means 96% of stones are done using slave labor, many using the same practices as blood diamonds. This is one of many examples. We are rising up and taking a stand. No more human suffering.
Thank you for standing with us. It is only because of you that we are able to change the world. You are the people who have the power to make our why a reality. So from the bottom of my heart know you are making a difference and have my love and respect. - Thank you!