Third Cause: Immigrant Rights

This cause is the closest to home. I grew up in El Paso, Texas which is a very diverse Mexican-American community right on the US and Mexico border. Currently, hundreds of thousands of Latinx adults and children are being detained in immigration camps and jails along the border with no hope for posting bail or getting out. Because of this, I would like to support and bring attention to the work that the LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund has been doing to get LGBTQ+ people of color out of immigration detention and jails across the south.
 
Inspiration: This design was inspired by my Mexican culture. Specifically, I was thinking about the quinceañeras and other big celebrations we have that go back to our Latinx roots. I started thinking that I could have been born on the other side of the border and my whole life would have been completely different. I could have been a child in one of those detention centers growing up behind bars and being denied a hug from their own mother. I can’t stand the thought of these people and children sitting there waiting for a chance for a better life.
 
I am donating my time and skills to make necklaces, earrings, key holders, and dog collar charms. I’m asking that you help me start conversations by using these unique pieces and help me raise money for just causes at the same time. These charms have a base price that covers material costs and domestic shipping.  I do ask that you add  a minimum donation of 10 dollars or more for each piece or pair purchased. All of your donation will directly benefit Black and Brown people particularly those who are further marginalized for their gender-identity or sexual orientation. 
 
Note: Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for production as these pieces are assembled to order. Some hardware is not available in all colors. Let us know in the notes section if you have any specific requests.