OUR CAUSES
Unrest is inspired by three individuals, among others, that stood by me as I found my own way out of this heartbreak.
Unrest is a collection of love letters dedicated to them. In the darkest of times, they crawl out of my nightmares with me and I hope these cards can do the same for others who are in need of that support. Unrest is also my promise to them, to always try to do what they do for me - opening up ourselves to help others.
As with all good things in life, this collection is a partnership. I cannot honour + celebrate my cause without celebrating theirs. 10% of sales of all cards will go toward Toronto Rape Crisis Centre Multicultural Women Against Rape. Additionally, 10% of sales of each individual card will go toward these individuals' choice of organization or charity.
"Healing is Rarely Linear" is dedicated to Maxie and those who will never be silenced for being who they are. Thank you for making the process of asking for help incredibly easy and loving.
10% of the sales will go toward Sistering, a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and trans people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed.
This organization was chosen in honour of Maxie’s Aunt and many other incredible Victims, Fighters, and Survivors in recognition of their extraordinary strengths and courage they have for themselves and others.
To learn more about Sisterings, please visit here.
"You Are My Silver Lining" is dedicated to Melissa and those who have been by our sides when we fell. Thank you for being strong for us when we need it the most.
10% of the sales will go toward Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS). Based in British Columbia, BWSS provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse. Through offering workshops, training and counselling services, BWSS exists to advocate for women and eliminate gender based violence.
In 2019 - 2020, BWSS has responded to over 6,283 calls through their 24/7 crisis line and offered 159 community workshops with over 3,183 participants in attendance.
"Always Valid" is dedicated to Laura and those who give their lives to helping others move forward. Thank you for honouring our vulnerabilities when we need it the most. 10% of the sales will go toward Call Auntie Clinic.
Call Auntie Clinic is a grass root organization that provides sexual and reproductive care to Indigenous communities. Operating out of the Toronto Birth Centre, the team is made up of incredible individuals including midwives, physicians, and community birth workers.
This organization is also the force behind the Baby Bundle Program, a program that offers support to Indigenous families who are currently pregnant and postpartum.
These causes are as much as mine.
Ours.
"And One Day" is dedicated to other victims and survivors of sexual violence. Breaking your silence isn’t always easy but you are not alone.
10% of the sales will go toward the Unrest Community Fund.
"Unmute" is dedicated to those who are learning to break their silence now, silence shouldn’t be a tradition that we keep.
10% of the sales will go toward the Unrest Community Fund.
Unrest Community Fund aims to provide gym memberships to individuals who are currently participating in counselling and therapy services. Please stay tuned for future announcement on this exciting initiative.
Another 10% of the sales from all cards will go toward Toronto Rape Crisis Centre Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCCMWAR).
I personally benefited from the organization and experienced the help + care from the staff of TRCCMWAR when I first came to terms with my own struggles. Their tremendous support is partially why this project exists today.
I hope to contribute to the organization in small ways so they can focus on the larger picture - reducing wait time when providing counseling support to survivors.
- Anney