What are some things that I support and encourage others to support?

These are subjects and views of mine that are important to me. I truly believe that these causes are the important bare minimums, improve the quality of life for/in communities, and are important to support (*or, at least; be openminded and willing to learn more).

Race, Ethnicity, & Culture Equality and Justice

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
The Amnesty International USA.1961.
The Hispanic Federation.1990.
Black Lives Matter (BLM).2013Political-Social movement to promote anti-racism and highlight racially motivated discrimination, inequality, and police brutality against members of the Black community.
Hate is a Virus.2020.

Animal Safety, Rescue, Welfare, and Adoption 🐾

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)Prevention of Cruelty1866.
San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!).2011.

Women & Feminine-Aligned Individuals Equality and Aid

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. - The Battered Women and Children's Shelter (FVPS).1977.
Equality Now.1992.

LGBTQIA+ Equality, Support, and Resources

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
Human Rights Campaign.1980.
The Trevor Project.1998.
Trans Equality.2003.
NOH8 CampaignPromote Pro-LGBTQ Equality Advocacy2009.
Let Toys Be ToysChallenging Gender Stereotypes in Childhood2012Non-profit, UK Based; .
Fiesta YouthLocal Community Socialization and Services for LGBTQ+ youth2013Non-profit, youth community organization, located in San Antonio, Texas; provide a safe, non-judgmental, affirming place for LGBTQ+ youth to express and explore who they are through education, peer-support, and friendship.
Trans LifelineProvide Emotional and Financial Trans support2014Non-profit, available in USA and Canada;
Trive Youth CenterEmergency Shelter/Services for homeless LGBTQ+ youth2015Non-profit, youth community shelter organization, located in San Antonio, Texas; with the goal to provide a safe, effective, and supportive center for homeless LGBTQ youth.

Safe Health Resources, Medically Accurate Information, and Medical Ailments Awareness

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
PCOS Awareness AssociationIncrease PCOS Education and Awareness2012Non-Profit;
Picking Me Dermatillomania/BFRB FoundationIncrease Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Awareness2016Non-Profit, located in Chicago, IL;

Accurate Safe Reproductive (and/or Sexual) Health & Abortion Services, Information, and Resources

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
Planned ParenthoodHealth Care Information & Services Support1916Non-Profit, founded and based in USA; provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as tone of the largest providers of high-quality inclusive and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care information and services to all people. The motto is: Care, no matter what.
Power To DecideHealth & Contraception Information1996Non-Profit, founded and based in USA; that cares for advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all by providing trusted information, expanding access to quality services, and catalyzing culture change; so that everyone—no matter who they are or where they live—has control over their bodies and can decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child.
BedsiderBirth Control Support Network2011Non-profit, founded and based in USA, operated by Power To Decide; is an online birth control support network for young AFAB individuals, operated by Power to Decide. Working to ensure that every young person has the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant—increasing their opportunity to pursue the future they want.
Asking for a FriendDecision Support & Service Finder2014Non-profit, resources for USA, founded and based in California; providing young people in CA with answers to questions about sex, relationship, and identity without the stigma. It was created as a collaboration between over 200 young people across CA and the YLabs team of physicians, designers, developers, health educators, artists, and educators.
AbortionFinder (US)Clinic Care/Support Service Finder2020Non-profit, founded and based in the USA, operated by Bedsider; a project of the nonprofit Power to Decide. Team made up of advocates, public health experts, researchers, designers, and engineers who came together to build a resource for safe and verified services.

Children’s Rights; Education, Health, Aid, and Resources

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
Save The Children FundHumanitarian Aid1919Non-profit, International non-government operated humanitarian organization, founded in the UK; for children worldwide. The goal is providing change for the better in a child’s life whether that be providing education, food, shelter, medical aid, or any other necessities to protect from abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)Humanitarian Aid1946Non-profit, International non-government operated humanitarian organization, founded in NYC; dedicated to saving disadvantaged children. Providing aid, vaccines, water, education, and so much more necessities to child victims of war, disasters, poverty, violence, trafficking, etc. in over 190 countries and territories.
St. Jude Children's Research HospitalHealthcare & Medical Research1962Non-profit located in Memphis, Tennessee; St. Jude pediatric treatment and research facility medical corporation that focuses on children's catastrophic diseases. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or ability to pay.
Sesame WorkshopFree Education1968Non-profit, International but based in NYC; the children's early development organization has the goal to transform how the world supports children, wherever they may be, for generations to come. Helping Children Everywhere Grow Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder.
SA YouthEducation Program1984Non-Profit located in San Antonio, Texas; empowers youth and young adults to achieve their full potential through quality educational programming.
Change The RefAnti-Gun Violence2018Non-Profit, based in USA, founded in Parkland, Florida; use urban art and nonviolent creative confrontation to advocate for the eradication of the gun violence epidemic, as well as to expose elected officials who are bought and paid for by the NRA and gun manufacturers. Empowering the next generation so they can fight for their values, have their voices heard, and impact change for the future.

San Antonio Local Community Aid and Assistance Resources

OrganizationCause(s)EST. YearMore Information about the Organization
SA YouthEducation Program1984Non-Profit; empowers youth and young adults to achieve their full potential through quality educational programming.
Fiesta YouthLocal Community Socialization and Services for LGBTQ+ youth2013Non-profit, youth community organization; provide a safe, non-judgmental, affirming place for LGBTQ+ youth to express and explore who they are through education, peer-support, and friendship.
Trive Youth CenterEmergency Shelter/Services for homeless LGBTQ+ youth2015Non-profit, youth community shelter organization; with the goal to provide a safe, effective, and supportive center for homeless LGBTQ youth.