Bow Ties with a Cause

Twelve-year-old Darius Brown is passionate about two things: animals and bow ties, the combination of which birthed Beaux and Paws, a custom bow tie company for people and pets alike. The Newark native and student at North Star Academy helps shelter pets spiffy up for adoption by donating a one-of-a-kind bow tie to animal rescue organizations across the U.S. “It helps the dog look noticeable, very attractive,” he told TODAY.

You can read more about Darius and his business on TODAY, on People, and on the Dodo.