ABOUT BE MORE
The Be More Foundation is a nonprofit organization that empowers the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & people of color) & LGBTQ+ communities by removing barriers to resources and opportunities that encourage overall wellbeing. We choose to focus on this group because they statistically experience the worst outcomes in almost every socio-economic way. Research shows that LBGTQ+ folk are more likely to experience violence, discrimination in housing, as well as in the workplace, compared to both their non-LGBTQ peers and their white LGBTQ peers. We believe that by serving the most vulnerable in under-resourced communities, we can have a profound positive impact in our community, especially in the areas where race, gender, and sexual identity intersect.
OUR STRATEGIES
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Building
Community Partnerships, Self-Care Programs, and BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Centered spaces
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Education
Interactive SEL activities, Life skill Workshop Facilitation
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Mental Health
Self-care Workshops, Support Groups, Consultations
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Outreach
Speaking engagements, Community events, Fundraising, Volunteering and Mentorship
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Resourcing
Removing Barriers to Institutional Resources in Mental Health, Art, Wellness, Personal Finance, etc.
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Exploration
Intersectionality, BIPOC & LBGTQ+ issues, Activism, Advocacy
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