SAN ANTONIO – Thrive Youth Center is partnering with several businesses in the area to raise funds for Pride Month, furthering its mission of transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ homeless young adults.
One of the organization’s initiatives is the Virtual Pride Silent Auction in which people can bid on 40 different items, such as a guitar signed by the Jonas Brothers, Nicki Minaj concert tickets, hotel stays and vacation getaways, among others.
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“By participating, you’re not only bidding on incredible items, but you’re also directly supporting our Shelter Programming,” Thrive Youth Center said. “Proceeds help us provide a safe and supportive environment, comprehensive case management, mental health services, job readiness training, and educational support.”
The following businesses are giving back some proceeds to Thrive Youth Center.
- Bakery Lorraine: Rainbow Shortbread cookies all month
- Thompson Hotel: Cocktails for a cause: 15% of proceeds
- Apt 144: 15% of proceeds from piercings, tattoos
- House of Rhythom: Yoga course (donation-based)
- Mission Crafts and Chandlery: Candle-making experience (through June 15)
- Sift and Sip: Cookies; 15% of proceeds
- Plantyful Sweets: Matcha and other drinks; 15% of proceeds
- SarahECooper: Sticker, photography, marketing collateral (portion of proceeds from sales)
- Tobin Center: Pride Brunch
- Déjà Vu Esoterica - Metaphysical supply store: Offering bowl funds
The following are hosting in-house Pride donation drives
- Chase Bank
- Millerknoll
- The Hartford
- Temple Beth-El
- HD Supply
- Power Home Remodeling
- RPM Living
- Leadership SA ℅ ‘48
- Falk Built, TS Trinity Surfaces, Nichiha: hosting a raffle fundraiser
Thrive Youth Center is also accepting monetary donations to help some of its youth with specific items that are needed. Find more information about the organization here.