Local T-Shirt Printer Gives Back in a Big Way

The first Canadian location of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More in South Edmonton delights in giving back.

“We are excited to be the very first location in Canada,” said Shannon Marowitch, who owns Big Frog of South Edmonton along with husband, Brian. “We’ve built a really strong team who have helped foster our amazing culture while creating an environment our customers and our staff love to be in.”

The Marowitch’s are no strangers to small businesses, having been long-time partners in five local Edmonton-area Boston Pizza locations. The Big Frog franchise appealed to them because of the fun, creative, casual, and collaborative atmosphere each store generates as well as the ability to give back to the community in which they operate.

T-Shirt Printer Supports Local Causes

The summer will be especially busy as Big Frog of Edmonton keeps business rolling at a fast clip while simultaneously supporting two local causes close to their hearts – animals and kids.

With a donation of 400 shirts for the Edmonton Humane Society’s Pets in the Park, Big Frog will make a splash at the 30^th annual fundraiser’s fun run and day-long activities on June 26. Huge animal lovers, Shannon and Brian had so much fun hanging out with Buddy for his photo shoot, with lots of canine (and Big Frog/human) smiles.

On June 28, Shannon and Brian will support the Rainbow Society of Alberta’s 7 in 7 Ultra Endurance Charity Run with t-shirts and other gear. Granting wishes to sick children ages three to 18 since 1986, Shannon and Brian’s support of the Rainbow Society fits their focus on children’s causes but also on health and fitness, other priorities front and center in their lives.

Their Edmonton shop opened in August 2021 with a foundational, community give back mantra – they’ve supported Stollery Children’s Hospital fundraisers and currently have an initiative to help Ukraine humanitarian efforts, something near and dear to their hearts, since Shannon’s great grandparents immigrated to Canada from West Ukraine in 1900 and the family has a homestead in Vegreville, Alberta, a large Ukrainian community.

Small Business Supports Other Small Businesses

The local t-shirt printer, which specializes in Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, also participated in the brand’s “Shop Local All the Way” campaign, a grassroots marketing movement to amplify how small businesses help rebuild local economies, and support the community with other give-back initiatives.

In a live interview, the owners talks about their brand story and shared the virtual stage with Big Frog customers and small business owners, Curtis Hendrickson, President of ICE Electric LTD. and Chad Whiteside, President of Sandspit Adventures.

Big Frog of South Edmonton is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find the shop at 1311 Windermere Way, Edmonton, AB T6W 2P3. Contact by email at southedmonton@bigfrog.com or by phone at 780-409-9565.

Locally owned and operated, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More specializes in Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, a clean and green apparel printing technology. Big Frog is a one-stop-shop for “un-frog-ettable” custom apparel with a wide selection of services including screen printing, embroidery, vinyl, and Ultra Print (heat press). Aside from offering free 15-minute, in-person design help, local t-shirt printer also offers no minimums and fast turnaround (often 24-hours) on DTG printing.  Globally headquartered in Dunedin, Fla., Big Frog has expanded to nearly 100 locations in 25 states and Canada. To learn more about franchising opportunities in Canada, visit Big Frog Canada Corp. at BIGFROG.CA.