<div><strong>My name is Sariena Luy, and I am the founder of a grassroots youth-led artist collective known as the Flaunt It Movement.</strong> Since December 2016, our work has focused on creating a platform that provides high-quality creative and entrepreneurial resources, opportunities and spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ BIPOC women and gender-diverse youth in Northwest Toronto's low-income neighbourhoods.
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<div><strong>As a team of residents from Jane-Finch</strong> and different low-income neighbourhoods nearby, we have dedicated our work to actively fundraising to support our residents. However, as a grassroots and unincorporated organization run by youth ages 16-25, we actively seek ways to help sustain our organization.
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<div>️<strong>In December 2023, we opened the doors to Jane-Finch's first creative coworking Studio, </strong>which provides space for local artists and entrepreneurs to develop their crafts, build their portfolios/clientele, collaborate with the community and convene in a local maker space. However, we have been unable to run our model entirely due to space limitations, and now, with all the changes to our government, our primary funder is not fully renewing the grant after March 31, 2025.
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<div><strong>️️️With your help, we hope to sustain our current space and expand our Studio</strong> by leasing the unit next to us, adding another 1500 square feet. This is a time-sensitive matter, as many people have also been trying to lease the space. This space will allow us to add a kitchen, recording studio, visual arts studio, fully functional coworking space, a larger maker space and another beauty salon. Expanding our Studio will allow us to meet the needs of our community and better operate our model as a social enterprise.
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<div>By donating to our Studio, you support emerging artists and entrepreneurs across the Jane-Finch community, especially amidst our community's rapid gentrification and displacement. The funds will be used to save for our new lease, renovations, programming costs, honorarium for low-income residents and more.
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<div><strong>Donations of ANY amount are welcome and sincerely appreciated! </strong>By providing your mailing address — we will also send you a thank-you gift. All names will be posted on our GRATITUDE WALL within the new space we hope to open in the upcoming months.
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<div>You can learn more about our Studio at <a href="https://www.flauntitstudio.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.flauntitstudio.ca</a> / Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flauntitstudio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@flauntitstudio</a>.
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<div>★ <strong>ATTN NGO's / FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES / FOUNDATIONS </strong>★
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<li><strong>GRANT MATCHING (OF $500 OR MORE)</strong>: The City of Toronto and Artsvest Toronto are grant-matching donations of up to 4000, meaning <strong>your donations will be doubled.</strong>
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<li><strong>WANT TO BE A PRIMARY PARTNER? </strong>We seek organizations that provide funds, resources, materials/supplies, and/or equipment to support our Studio's rooms. Primary partners will get a room name recognition (ex: The (Insert Business Name) Beauty Salon).
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<li><strong>WANT A TAX RECEIPT? </strong>Donate via our trustee, Success Beyond Limit's <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72152" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Canada Helps Page</a>. Be sure to select THE FLAUNT IT MOVEMENT in the dropdown menu. The City of Toronto can double any donations made by a BUSINESS.
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<div>We sincerely appreciate donations of any amount and support with promoting or sharing this page. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any inquiries or questions. Much love &amp; gratitude ❤️
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<div><strong>Learn more about our work:</strong>
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