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WHAT DO WE DO?
A youth-led non-profit
Eco Brothers, Inc. is a company run by two youth changemakers and brothers focused on making a difference in their community. Combining two successful projects, read.repeat. and Zach's Planet, Chase and Zach Hartman have partnered to form this 501(c)3 aimed at helping the environment, promoting literacy, and making an impact on homeless animals.
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ACTIVITIES
-Distributed more than 225,000 books in all 50 states!
-Raised over $150,000 for various causes
-Assembled 6,000 Pet Toys for Shelter Animals in 46 states!
-Donated 5 Little Free Libraries to area schools
-Monthly Beach and Park Clean-Ups all around Florida
-Installed two Butterfly Gardens at Schools
-Collected 7000 units of food for Oldsmar Cares
-Coordinated thousands of hours of service for more than 200 volunteers
Eco Brothers, Inc. is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.
ZACH'S PLANET
Saving the Planet
With this initiative, our goal is to promote environmental causes and through Zach's Planet we have rescued 120,000 pounds of unwanted items from potentially being thrown into landfills and found new homes for them! Donating 130,000 used books and 5000 upcycled pet toys, we are making a difference.
Sophie’s Closet is led by Eco Brothers Junior Board Member and high school student, Sophie Farnan. The initiative is aimed at providing formal wear, at no cost, to low-income high school students throughout Hillsborough County, FL. According to county data, 40% or more students are eligible to receive free and reduced lunch due to their family’s economic circumstances.
“All students should be able to experience the fun of homecoming and prom regardless of their finances,” says Sophie. “We don’t want formal wear costs to hold anyone back from taking part in this cherished high school tradition.”