FORTHESHELTER

A clothing brand where every design makes a difference for animals.

Meet The Founder!

Claudio Akpinar-Figuccio is a New York teenager dedicated to making an impact from a young age. He published a self-help book, raised $10,000 to support unemployed adults with autism, and collaborates with nonprofit organizations such as The Little Saint Nick Foundation. He currently runs a social enterprise called ForTheShelter.com, where customers can support a charity of their choice, ranging from animal-focused to even environmental organizations.

  • Little Saint Nicks

    Claudio Akpinar-Figuccio participated with The Little Saint Nick Foundation in the 2022 New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell Ceremony, highlighting his involvement in charitable and community-focused initiatives.

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  • Raising $10,000 For Luv Michael

    Alongside members of his school, Claudio led a fundraiser that raised $10,000 for a nonprofit providing meaningful employment and on-the-job training to autistic adults, becoming the second-highest fundraiser in the charity’s history as of 2023.

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  • I DONT CARE! And Why You Shouldn't Either

    I DON’T CARE! And Why You Shouldn’t Either, written by Claudio Akpinar-Figuccio, is not your typical self-help book. It’s personal, funny, and a brutally honest heart-to-heart written by a seventeen-year-old who figured out how to beat anxiety by simply… not caring.

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CHARITIES SUPPORTED

World Animal Protection

World Animal Protection is a global organization that fights for better protection and treatment of both farmed and wild animals.

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WILD Nature Foundation

The WILD Nature Foundation focuses on protecting wildlife and ecosystems, primarily in Colombia and Greenland, through conservation and building awareness.

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Natuurmonumenten

Natuurmonumenten is committed to a more natural Netherlands by restoring biodiversity and landscapes throughout the country.

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