The Swamp Hollow Collective

(A Basic Affordable Fashion Project)

Swamp-fed. Trauma-informed. Story-driven.
A collective for life after survival.

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1. Welcome & Vision

Our Mission:

The Swamp Hollow Collective exists to create a trauma-informed community hub where creative expression, mutual aid, and survivor-led healing come together. We believe healing happens through story, solidarity, and shared work—not charity or extraction.

Our Vision:

To build a sustainable model of community care and creative economy that uplifts survivors, artists, and working-class individuals through connection, transparency, and purpose-driven collaboration.

Our Motto:

“The shop sustains the space.

The space sustains the people.

The people sustain each other.”

2. What We Do

Creative Healing

Writing & storytelling circles

Open mics and poetry nights

Zine-making and art workshops

Community exhibitions and pop-ups

Community Care

Peer-to-peer exchanges: childcare, transport, meals

Skill Building

Trauma-informed business and entrepreneurship courses

Creative economy mentorship

Artist-first consignment and storefront opportunities

The Shop

Curated clothing and handmade goods (Basic Affordable Fashion + local artisans)

Artist-retained earnings model

All profits cycle back into workshops and operating costs.

3. How the Collective Operates

Structure: Cooperative/collective model—shared decision-making and rotating leadership.

Membership: Open to survivors, artists, and allies aligned with trauma-informed values.

Funding Streams:

Retail sales

Community donations & micro-investments

Grants and local sponsorships

Skill-share events and workshops

Transparency:

Public ledger of funds raised and distributed

Monthly open meeting for feedback and accountability

4. Roles & Participation

Founding Members:

Help shape the collective’s structure, policies, and first-year programming.

Collaborators:

Lead workshops, teach skills, perform, or sell handmade goods.

Volunteers:

Assist with events, mutual aid coordination, and community outreach.

Partners:

Businesses, organizations, or individuals who align with our mission and can provide resources or amplification.

5. Guiding Principles

Trauma-informed: safety, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility.

Dignity-first: no means testing or conditional aid.

Transparency: open communication about finances and decisions.

Non-hierarchical: decisions made collectively, not top-down.

Reciprocity: everyone gives what they can and receives what they need.

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Join Us
Bring your skills, your story, and your solidarity.
Let’s build the place we all wish had existed when we needed it most.

📍 Location: 80 S Main Street, Payson, UT
Inside Basic Affordable Fashion
🌐 Website/Social: Coming Soon
Click here for updates on progress/launch.