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About Us
Meet The Owners
Cali and Ttya
Building Community Love
Founded by Cali And Ttya In 2022. We‘re a trendsetting Black Owned Non-Profit Organization, a family made up of innovators and forward-thinkers. We believe that all people are created as one. Focusing on community outreach bringing together ALL to change hate. Regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We stand with you.
Giving back to our communities in need with focus on the youth, providing services to all, including the LGBTQIA+ community. We provide Holiday Packages, School Supplies, Hygeine and More.
Our mission
It is the job of us adults to protect children. Talk about child sexual abuse in your communities to help break the silence and stigma.
If something is happening to you, Be brave and don’t be afraid to speak up. You can save someone or even yourself in a physical or verbal attack. Most people who sexually abuse children are friends, partners, family members, teachers, coaches and community members. About 93 percent of children who are victims of sexual abuse know their abuser. Someone they know and trust. Less than 10 percent of sexually abused children are abused by a stranger.
Building outreach to help children to grow, develop and speak up.
LGBTQIA+ Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual)
What Does LGB Mean?
The letters LGB stand for lesbian, gay and bisexual. These terms mean:
- lesbian - term for women sexually and romantically oriented toward other women
- gay - any person attracted to the same gender
- bisexual - those who are sexually and romantically attracted both to men and women
What Does the T in LGBTQIA+ Mean?
The T in LGBTQIA+ can have several different meanings but typically deals with gender identity. Some words have fallen out of favor or their meanings are slightly different depending on the person.
- trans - an inclusive term for anyone whose gender identity does not match their sex assigned at birth
- transsexual - can mean someone transitioning from one sex to another using surgery or medical treatments; not in common usage
- transgender - term for someone who identifies as a different gender than what was assigned on their birth certificate
What Does QIA Mean?
QIA stands for questioning or queer, intersex and asexual. These terms mean:
- questioning - when a person is exploring their sexuality, gender identity and gender expression
- queer - an inclusive term or as a unique celebration of not molding to social norms
- intersex - used for individuals who don’t fit into specific gender norms of woman or man; can also be used for those with reproductive anatomy that isn’t biologically typical
- asexual - uses for those who don’t feel sexual attraction to either sex or that don’t feel romantic attraction in the typical way
The + in LGBTQIA+
The plus sign at the end of LGBTQIA+ can include members of other communities, including allies — people who support and rally the LGBTQIA+ cause even though they don’t identify within the community itself. Other identities included in the LGBTQIA+ are:
- agender - refers to those who do not identify as any gender at all
- demisexual - describes someone who requires an emotional bond to form a sexual attraction
- genderfluid - describes one's gender identity as self-expression and not static
- graysexual - refers to the “gray area” between asexuality and sexuality
- non-binary/genderqueer - a term used for those who do not conform to binary gender identities
- pansexual/omnisexual - a term for individuals with desire for all genders and sexes
- polyamorous - a term for those open to multiple consensual romantic or sexual relationships at one time
- sapiosexual - describes a person who is attracted to intelligence, regardless of a person’s gender identity
- two-spirit - a term used by Native Americans to describe a third gender (sometimes included as 2S in the main acronym as LGBTQIA2S+)
Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743
Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Youth Information
The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
The True Colors United: (212) 461-4401
The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers.
Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E)
Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.
HIV/AIDS Information
AIDS in Prison Project Hotline: (718) 378-7022 (English and Spanish)
This hotline provides HIV and AIDS information for prisoners, and accepts collect calls.
National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-AIDS / (800) 344-7432 (Spanish) / (800) 243-7889(TDD)
Other Hotlines
U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 (English and Spanish) (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
They also have an online chat feature available. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages.
Pride Institute: (800) 547-7433 24/7
Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY)
The nation's largest organization fighting sexual violence, RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
RESOURCE BISEXUAL COMING OUT GAY
Support Services
Sexual Assault and Harassment
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: a service of RAINN
- Online chat hotline
- Spanish online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Helpline for Male Survivors: a service of 1in6
- National Street Harassment Hotline: a service of Stop Street Harassment
- Online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 855.897.5910
- DoD Safe Helpline: a service for members of the U.S. military and their families, operated by RAINN for the Department of Defense
- Online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 877.995.5247
Domestic and Dating Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 800.799.SAFE
- Love is Respect: a service of the National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 866.331.9474
Other Victims of Crime
- VictimConnect: A service of the National Center for Victims of Crime, for all crime victims
- Online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 855.4.VICTIM (84-2846)
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: a service of Polaris
- Online chat hotline
- Telephone hotline: 888.373.7888
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Telephone hotline: 800.THE.LOST (843-5678)
Additional Resources
- End Violence Against Women International
- Equality Now
- Futures Without Violence
- Girls For Gender Equity
- Global Fund for Women
- Global Network of Women’s Shelters
- Human Rights Watch
- Local Sexual Assault Service Providers
- National Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- National Domestic Workers Alliance
- National Network to End Domestic Violence
- National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
- National Organization for Victim Assistance
- National Women’s Law Center
- NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault
- Rise
- Time’s Up
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The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, and community spirit. For many families, however, it can also be a time of financial strain. Recognizing this, our organization is organizing a Christmas donation drive and gift giveaway to ensure that every child experiences the magic of the holiday season. This is how you can get involved and help make a difference.
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