ISOLATED. REJECTED. UNSUPPORTED. HOPELESS.

Sadly, these are feelings 48% of LGBTQIA+ youth experience on any given day, leading them to self-harm. In addition, LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers. And transgender youth are nearly 12 times as likely.

We are failing our most vulnerable kids. This senseless epidemic is robbing us of precious lives and bright futures.

But together, we have the power to change that.

Join our mission to …

  1. Be there to uplift, engage, and empower queer youth
  2. Utilize the arts to turn their pain into power
  3. Highlight their unique voices
  4. Celebrate their individuality and let them know they’re perfect just the way they are.

BECOME A CRUSADER FOR CHANGE.

Your monthly gift reaches our most vulnerable youth, providing them with life-changing tools and resources to support their mental health and thrive. 

You have the power to make a lasting impact on the life of a teen in need.

“Thank you so much for all the kindness you have shown me throughout my times of darkness, giving me the courage to continue moving on! I love expressing myself creatively in Express It. It is a great coping tool and provides a creative way to relieve my emotions.” ~ Charlie, trans teen

Your gift of any size will heal hearts and empower youth to be their
best selves. 
Donate to take a stand – for a braver, kinder, and safer world for ALL. 

$25

Provide 2 teens access to our art empowerment programming, giving them a safe space to build confidence, creativity, and healthy coping skills.

$50

Provide 5 youth with our personalized empowerment packages, including a creative expression mental health activity book and a personal message letting them know they’re not alone.

$100

Sustain our outreach and improve and support under-resourced and marginalized youth’s mental well-being through the arts.

$250

Support a group or class with EXPRESS IT!, a mental wellness art empowerment workshop series offering social, emotional, and wellness tools.

More Ways to Give Back

DONATE A VEHICLE

Your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV or even plane can make a unique and impactful giving option.

SHARE SPARE CHANGE

Round up your spare change on everyday purchases and support under-resourced youth's mental health.

Fundraise

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Pay It Forward

Take a quick survey, choose Free2Luv, and stand up to bullying. Who knew giving back could be that easy!

Employee Matching Programs

Did you know that many employers match funds donated by their employees? That means your $500 gift could become a $1,000 gift. Some companies will even donate for hours you’ve spent volunteering. Talk to your human resources department and find out how you can best leverage your gift and help further our mission to save the lives of youth.

Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

TayTayK
General Member of the Public
I love how you use film to discuss topics such as ‘coming out’. Piece of Cake was so beautifully done and I’m sure it helped so many come out and share their authentic selves with family and friends. It’s really great to know there is a safe space where LGBT kids can feel a part of something and feel supported. Thanks for being a safe haven for the LGBT community – we need you, Free2Luv!
magdamolina
Donor
Free2Luv is an amazing organization that truly operates from the heart. Their mission is a powerful & oh-so important one (actually, more like crucial in this day and age), and their people are dedicated, passionate, creative, kind, compassionate and professional. I’ve partnered up with them and donate a percentage of my (business) sales to them, and every interaction has been an absolute joy. It is a pleasure and an honor to be involved with this incredible non-profit. THANK YOU Free2Luv for your wonderful work! Ultimately, we all benefit from it.
Anonymous
Volunteer
I joined @free_2_luv last year because I struggled with self-confidence due to the many negative labels given to me. The most commonly used words were nerd, fat, ugly, untalented and annoying. Truth is, I still struggle, but I am lucky to have my family and friends. I know not everyone is as lucky to have that support system, so I wanted to help others. Becoming a youth advocate for Free2Luv was fate! It fell into my lap when I was trying to find my smile again and help others. I am still working on my self-confidence and really struggle making friends but I am feeling blessed more and more every day.
MarinaP
General Member of the Public
As a single mother of a teenage daughter, it’s so vital to me that my daughter feels empowered and I found that this organization does just that. They stress the importance of being true to yourself and staying strong in your beliefs and convictions and not falling victim to peer pressure. My daughter had the privilege of participating in one of their empowerment workshops and it was a really powerful experience for her. I love Free2Luv and what they stand for and hope that every teen can be touched by this movement. We look forward to getting more involved!
Anonymous
General Member of the Public​
Anytime… It is hard to find people like you out there. We think we are living in a paradise but the reality is much darker. There are a lot of people that don’t like bullying and other kinds of abuse… But very few take action to do something about it. Where i live bullying is not such a big deal… even if it is very mild.. . ( more like jokes that all people laugh at even the “victims” . But there are some that go a little bit far and damage a lot of people mentally… Scars that are so hard to remove later on in life… That is why i salute you!!! And you have my full support in the cause! And i hope one day i will see a bully free world and all kids treated equally but until that day even 1 kid saved by this movement is a win.
Carolyn S.4
Professional with expertise in this field
I had the pleasure of working with Free2Luv last year as a grant researcher and writer. I was moved by their commitment, hard work, and professionalism in improving the lives of disadvantaged youth everywhere, whether it’s fighting bullying, helping them to increase self-esteem, developing their communication and job skills, or encouraging them to accept and embrace their individuality. Through workshops like Free2BeMe and Rock Kindness, Kym and Tonya have put their cause to work, getting measurable results and achieving their goal of helping to make the world a braver, kinder place.

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