Charities

Donate at least $5 to one of these charities and receive a crochet octopus or bracelet in return! If you have an unlisted charity that you feel strongly about, contact let us know so we can work it out. Once you have verification of your donation, contact @the_octopus_project, email us at contact@theoctopusproject.live or head to our contact page.

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The LoveLand Foundation ✊🏿

A foundation that provides therapy for Black women and girls

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(F)EMPOWER Miami πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

These queer culture shifters are among the loudest voices advocating for community bailout funds among many other things

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Dream Defenders Miami ✊🏿

Formed after the tragic murder of Trayvon Martin, this organization organizes peaceful protests, supports bail out funds, and has developed a trauma support center, among many, many other things

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Campaign Zero ✊🏿

This organization seeks to end police violence by by pushing policy to limit police interventions, improve community interactions, and ensure accountability.

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Black Girls CODE ✊🏿

This organization aims to teach young black girls how to code to help them get future jobs in technology

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Project No Labels πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

An organization based in Tampa that promotes volunteerism, activism and voice, and creative social gatherings, by creating a safe atmosphere for everyone regardless of orientation, gender, religion, color, beliefs (this is an LGBTQ+ organization)

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Come Out With Pride Orlando πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

An all-volunteer nonprofit organization inspired to make an impact in Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community

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National Bail Out ✊🏿

The National Bail Out collective is a Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists building a community-based movement to support black folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration

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National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network ✊🏿 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC)

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Central Florida LGBTQ+ Relief Fund πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

This organization assists Orlando area LGBTQ+ community members who are most in need as a result of the COVID-19 crisis

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Victory Fund πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

The only national organization dedicated to electing openly LGBTQ people who can further equality at all levels of government

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Black Trans Advocacy Coalition ✊🏿 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

This organization collectively addresses the inequities faced in the black transgender human experience

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Transgender Awareness Alliance πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Assist transgender persons in South Carolina with getting a legal name change, provide support for healthy living, and seek equality and equity through activism. They don't have a donation link, but check out their partnered charities

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LGBTQ Freedom Fund πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Posts bail to secure the safety and liberty of LGBTQ individuals in U.S. jails and immigration facilities

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The Griffin-Gracy Educational Retreat & Historical Center’s LGBTQ Freedom Fund πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Creates programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives, history, and visibility of Transgender, gender-questioning, and gender-nonconforming people

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The Trevor Project πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people

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The University Club Family Fund πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

University Club, a popular LGBTQ+ friendly nightclub, had to close recently due to COVID-19. They now find themselves with major financial responsibilities and no income, turning to the community for help. This fund helps alleviate their expenses

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