Solidarity, Not Charity
Ray&Wren is about using design to expand our circle of concern and working in solidarity in the fight for Social Justice, Economic Justice, & Environmental Justice.
We believe in uplifting and supporting organizations and activists that are doing the work. This means following the lead of the many amazing organizers already on the ground working in their own communities.
In addition to donating to different organizations on a rotating quarterly basis, we highlight and connect you with those groups in the hope that you too will take action.
Together, in solidarity, we can help grow justice.
Supported Organizations
When we launched in the late Summer of 2024, we found ourselves at a pivotal moment in history where Reproductive Rights and Bodily Autonomy were at grave risk again in the United States. We chose NNAF as our first organization to support. Since then, we continue to choose organizations working across the county, as well as locally, that fight for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Even though we're a tiny little design company, supporting folks who do the work to make the world a better place is important to us. Click below to find out more about some of the organizations we've supported and how you can get involved.The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is determined to build a world where all reproductive options are valued, accessible, and stigma-free.
We believe all people know how to best care for their own bodies and build their own families. And we’re committed to ensuring the conversation about racial, economic, and reproductive justice includes the people most affected by the barriers to abortion access.
We work with our member abortion funds to build a base of collective power. Together with these funds, we organize and add strength to our call: Fund Abortion. Build Power.
The National Network of Abortion Funds is a network of 100 independent abortion funds. These member funds work to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access.
NNAF supports member abortion funds by providing grants, leadership development, infrastructure support, and technical assistance.
Together with abortion funds, we’re building power and making cultural and political change.
Mission Statement
The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.
Vision Statement
We envision a world where every reproductive decision, including abortion, takes place in thriving communities that are safe, peaceful, and affordable. We envision a world where all people have the power and resources to care for and affirm their bodies, identities, and health for themselves and their families—in all areas of their lives. As we shift the conversation about abortion, it will become a real option, accessible without shame or judgment.
[Source: National Network of Abortion Funds website]
Learn more, volunteer, or donate to NNAF.
"Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading advocacy organizations in the U.S. dedicated to advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones.
Working at the intersection of immigrant, economic, and racial justice, NILC deploys a multi-pronged strategy to secure lasting, transformational change. We are building an inclusive future for low-income immigrants through impact litigation, policy advocacy, movement-building, and narrative and culture change.
Our work draws strength from the partnerships we build, the power of the people we mobilize, and the lived experience and expertise of the communities we serve.
Our Mission: To advance and defend the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones.
Our Vision: A society where everyone has the freedom to thrive, no matter how much money we have, what we look like, or where we were born."
[Source: https://www.nilc.org/about-us/]
To learn more, volunteer or donate visit, https://www.nilc.org.
"The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Crisis Services: We provide counseling support for LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round
Peer Support: We provide an affirming international community for LGBTQ+ young people
Advocacy: We work to change hearts, minds, and laws in support of young LGBTQ+ lives
Public Education: We help allies and educators understand the needs of LGBTQ+ young people
Research" We conduct research studies to equip policymakers and other LGBTQ+ youth-facing professionals"
[Source: thetrevorporject.org]
To learn more, volunteer or donate visit thetrevorproject.org.
"Mobile Hope provides support and emergency shelter to youth up to age 24 who are at-risk, precariously housed or homeless and empowers them to become self-sufficient and experience improved well-being.
Shelter: Your financial donations fund emergency shelter, usually in the form of hotel stays.
Transport: We provide bus fare and gift cards for Uber and Lyft for medical and other appointments, and donated bicycles and cars when appropriate.
Clothe: Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes and suitcases are provided free to all clients.
Guide: Intense case management and mentoring helps address the issues that led to homelessness.
Feed: Food is love! We provide homemade meals for our clients every day.
Empower: Empowering our youth to become self-sufficient and sustainable."
[Source: https://mobile-hope.org]
To learn more, volunteer, or donate visit http://mobile-hope.org.
"MISSION: Equality Loudoun is a non-profit organization that builds community, promotes inclusion, and provides education to support LGBTQ+ equality in Loudoun County.
VISION: Equality Loudoun envisions an inclusive community where LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups are fully embraced by active allies and can live safely and openly.
STATUS: We are an active 501(c)3 charitable organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and the State Corporation Commission in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PROGRAMS
Inclusion is the first step to creating change. Within EQLOCO the principle of Inclusion is aimed at bringing the outside community of allies, groups, and organizations together to create a network of advocates that will defend equality.
Education is the key to everything we do. The first-hand knowledge and understanding that comes directly from the LGBTQ+ community can radically change the perception of queer rights issues. Once someone has misinformation replaced with truth, fear with understanding, and bigotry with friendship, then real change is possible.
Community picks us up and keeps us going when we fall. Through social support, opportunities to meet others like us, and chances to celebrate what makes us each unique and wonderful, we can find the value in ourselves and our community."
[Source: https://www.eqloco.com/about]
To learn more, volunteer, or donate visit https://www.eqloco.com.
"Some might not think of making and buying cool stuff as the time and place to talk social issues, but I’d argue that it is the exact right spot! When we spend our money, buy things, make things, sell things, we are directly impacting the world around us. The artist, the farmer, the worker, the trucker, the sewist, the printer, the environment, the local economy, it’s ALL CONNECTED."