Causes: Bullying, Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Civil Rights, Education, Educational Services, Lesbian & Gay Rights, LGBTQ

Mission: Join Free2Luv where youth are EMPOWERED, individuality is CELEBRATED, bullying is not tolerated & LUV ROCKS! Free2Luv is an award-winning youth development nonprofit dedicated to rockin' individuality, celebrating equality, spreading kindness & standing up to bullying through arts & entertainment. We empower, engage & enlighten youth globally to know that they are perfect just the way they are & they can use their voice for good. We currently impact the lives of over 20,000 under-resourced youth every year through our art and music empowerment programming. We use Social-Emotional Learning practices and art therapy techniques to address the youth mental health crisis by providing education and tools for youth to express themselves creatively. We form partnerships with celebrities, corporations, and youth advocates who are passionate about supporting youth's mental health and celebrating everyone’s individuality. We make it our daily mission to empower & uplift our youth because when we raise confident, empowered children, we minimize bullying & teen suicide. We are a movement of youth who are agents for change, inspiring other youth to be their best selves. Success for us is one more child standing up, speaking out, and letting their voice be heard.

Results: We reach over 25 million people annually through our global social media campaigns, have partnered with over 25 celebrities to spread awareness, and have created powerful community outreach events and programming to share our message that LUV is STRONGER than hate and BRAVER than bullying. We have received 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards for our community outreach, volunteerism, and positive impact on youth, Including Western Union's World of Betters, Amway's 'Who Cares' Challenge, Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good, and several Goody Awards including Charity Goody of the year, among other honors and recognition. With your support, we can expand our movement and create a kinder, braver, and better world for our children.

Target demographics: We service under-resourced youth, teens, and young adults providing mental health support and the tools to thrive and be their best selves.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 20,000 under-resourced youth

Geographic areas served: Global

Programs: We offer mental health empowerment program, EXPRESS IT!, and WE CARE packages filled with empowerment & mental health resources to under-resourced youth struggling with bullying, identity, and/or self-harm.