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Custom Halloween Masks for 2020
Masks have traditionally been a part of Halloween, but this year your Halloween masks will have a different look and a new job. The holiday will be here before we know it, and while celebrations will feel a little bit (or a lot) different this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t find new spooky ways to celebrate with your friends, family, [...]
Change Starts With Us: A Collage Of Voices
During a year of division among Americans, Marc and Lisa Young saw an opportunity for unity. “The idea was ignited by our friend, Jen, who like many of us was incredibly shaken by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. We all agreed that change was necessary and needed to start internally.” The Youngs believe [...]
Young Black Talented Artist
When the Black Lives Matter protests began earlier this year, many took to the streets to show their desire for change. But due to the pandemic, not everyone who wanted to could safely join. One immunocompromised seventeen-year-old picked up his art supplies to show his feelings. “I was just watching videos and they were testifying their [...]
Ali & Jenni: Working for Awareness
Ali Schindler and Jenni Chapman, known on Instagram as Ali & Jenni, are determined to use their powers for good. The San Francisco Bay-area couple works as advocates for LBGTQIA+ and Autism rights and representation. Currently, that work includes running a custom t-shirt fundraiser on the Custom Ink Fundraising platform. The shirt [...]
Gaming the System: Raising Money and Awareness for Mental Health in Video Gaming
Mental illnesses can be particularly challenging for those immersed in video game culture. The Seattle, Washington-based nonprofit Take This was created to provide resources and support to gamers and game developers and to decrease the stigmas surrounding mental health issues. One of the many resources they provide is an AFK Room. Named [...]