“Literacy…is a tool for daily life in modern society…a platform for democratization, and a vehicle for the promotion of cultural and national identity. It is an agent of family health and nutrition. For everyone, everywhere, literacy is a basic human right.”
— Kofi Annan
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Trans Village Project
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GetAidNow
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Media Library
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Sticker Campaign
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Upload Your Music
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Little Free Resource Hub
58% of students across the US were not taught Media literacy.
56% of people in the US struggle to cook basic recipes.
28% of adults in the US scored below the lowest literacy levels
We supply people with tools to support themselves and their community as well as providing direct outreach for immediate needs.
We do this through uplifting and operating housing co-ops, gift economy initiatives, and mutual aid projects.
We believe that by empowering individuals, we strengthen the communities around us. Personal and media literacy are the base of this empowerment.
Our Accomplishments
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25 Successful Relocation trips
Transporting marginalized people from unsafe cities or states to somewhere they are accepted.
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Distributed 1,000+ Fidget Toys
to neurodiverse and marginalized people in need.
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Spent $4,000+ for Food Assistance
We have supported organizations and individuals that feed people in need, whether they are housed or unhoused.
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![Makeup collection including eyeshadow palette, brushes, lipstick, concealer, setting spray, perfumed candle, and other beauty products arranged on a white surface.]()
Distributed 2,000+ Pieces of Clothing & Makeup
We source our clothing from donations and local thrift stores to reduce the impact of fast fashion.
Donations are not tax deductible.