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At Open Buffalo for the past 4 years we have incorporated the EXPRESS IT book as much as we can with our Youth Program- Youth Action. We fell in love with the basic Black and White design that allows the participant to "express" themselves with what ever color, method, picture or drawing, wording, or whatever comes to their hearts. We have enjoyed this tool so much that it is now a method to get new young folks to open up and talk about what they are facing in this world. Specifically in 2024 until now, we are working with a population of young folks that have been directly impacted by gun violence. At times, it is very challenging to ask any of them to share what is going on in their heads or unpack an incident that happened recently, thus the EXPRESS IT book comes in handy because now the ability share your feelings at own your pace and with your energy.

It's been amazing to see and hear how Free2Luv's EXPRESS IT! program is being received by our community. Here's what counselors and therapists are sharing...

"When creating a safety plan with one of my clients, we were having trouble coming up with a thorough plan for safety. She expressed that she really liked art, but when she was heightened, she never knew what to draw or do. This caused her to disregard art as a reliable coping skill to use when this got tough -- until we looked through the Express It book. My client thought the prompts and animations were "fun," and it became one of her favorite strategies for coping with really hard lows and urges."

"I had a student that struggled so much with naming 3 things she liked about herself and 3 things she liked about someone else.  It gave me a much deeper understanding of her self-confidence and lead to a great conversation on introducing this topic with her.  She is 11."
 
"I have a mom and daughter doing parts of the Express It! book together, it has been a good way to help them build connection and listen to each other in a new way."

"I have observed that one of my clients at school looks forward to working on EXPRESS IT! when I see them. Overall, the books have prompted creativity and further discussions of topics they worked on within the books."

"One of my clients was struggling a lot with self-esteem challenges after a major family disruption. They also wanted to improve their relationship with their younger sister who was also having similar experiences, causing both of them to be easily frustrated with each other. After trying a few things, I provided my client with two Express It books. The books are something they can do together or alone, depending on their mood or the situation. My client has reported that they love the book and that it is something both of them enjoy doing - together and alone." 

We are so grateful for ExpressIt! The interdisciplinary project we did between Spanish and Art was researching a youth Latinx activist and making a collage about that person. A key aspect of the project was for the kids to reflect on the things they really care about and seeing what they had in common with their subject and how their subject expressed those things in their life. So, we used the book to help facilitate those reflections throughout the project. The students found the book challenging, at times, and delightful at others (sometimes at the same time!). The process of stepping out of themselves and looking back as objectively as possible, and then sharing with their classmates, was a really important process for them to experience. And the opportunity to freely express themselves, in ways from queerness to weirdness, was extremely validating for them. Thank you so much!

Went to the Pride Lounge that Free2Luv hosted at ECCC and had an amazing experience! I accidentally left my AirPods there and when I went to look for them the next day they still had them! Thank you for everything!

When my brother came out as a trans male, groups like Free2Luv helped him find support and resources during his transition. He would not be the happy and successful man he is today without that support.

I had a wonderful time with Free2Luv! The staff are wonderful and super nice! They accommodate everyone no matter the disability and accept everyone no matter their identity or sexuality. Wonderful people!! Thank you so much for everything you do!! :)

My kiddo and I really enjoy the space given by Free2Luv at Comicon to get away from the hustle and noise and relax in a safe and free space. Between socializing with other similar teens and the awesome coloring resources, this is always a space we seek out in every single Emersld City Comicon experience.

I first encountered Free2Luv at ECCC 3 years ago! They had set up a wonderful lounge and i used it to draw and nap, it was such a wonderful friendly environment. The team behind it made me feel so so welcome. A very important memory happened to me that year, Growing up queer in an eastern european household was not easy and i felt conflicted all my life about my sexuality, my mom and me budded heads about it plenty. When he came to pick me up i decided to show her the lounge, and she briefly spoke to Tanya. I don’t know how she managed it but my mom came out the lounge a little more accepting of me. She said she liked Tanya and the team working the lounge, that was a big bonding moment for me and her! Free2Luv is an incredible nonprofit i adore to death, my mom respects the people behind it. This year i am happy to be volunteering for the second time with them and i am so excited to be apart of this amazing community fostered by Free2Luv.

Free2Luv is absolutely amazing, I have seen their spaces at comic con for 3 years and they are always so welcoming and kind to anyone who comes in. Their energy is amazing and they are one of my favorite parts of going to local cons

My family has been a part of the Free2Luv family for many years now, and not only have they positively changed our daughter's life, they have also made a big impact in our entire community! My daughter recently shared Free2Luv's EXPRESS IT! mental wellness program with her school, and what has transpired has been incredible! Free2Luv has provided the entire program to her school free of charge - including art journals, art supplies, curriculum, and Free2Luv staff even trained counselors and teachers! were trained by Now, so many teens who need mental health support are getting the opportunity to creatively express their emotions and have important conversations in a safe and inclusive space. Words cannot express my family and community's gratitude ... THANK YOU, Free2Luv!!

My organization worked with Free2Luv this school year and the success has been outstanding! We implemented the program into our 5th grader's after school curriculum, and the students loved it, looking forward to the activity weekly. They learned, shared, and grew in just a few short weeks and it was so amazing to watch! We are excited to continue with the workbooks through the second half of the year and even into summer programming. -Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside

I am a proud supporter of Free2Luv and the life-saving work they do in communities across the country. They provide safe havens for youth to express themselves freely and offer invaluable mentorship, support, and tools to help improve youth's mental health and overall well-being. As a long-time educator, I know how important it is for youth to feel seen and heard and cherished, and it warms my heart to know there are organizations like Free2Luv providing this important and life-changing service. Our youth are our future, and the type of programming Free2Luv offers at no charge is essential. Please consider supporting this beautiful organization filled with committed and caring leaders.

I work with a large group of teens, and we are so grateful for the experience we have had with Free2Luv's Express It! program. This program has allowed us to create a safe and empowering space for teens to express their emotions and mental wellness through art. Whether it was through music, writing, or visual art, our teens were able to express themselves in a judgement free space. The Free2Luv team has been very supportive through this process. They helped our staff by providing us with training prior to completing this program with teens. We were able to teach teens that creativity is more than just making something beautiful - it's about healing and self-care. I would highly recommend this program to others, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity!

I was a facilitator for Free2Luv and I absolutely loved it! I loved how the girls had so much freedom to express themselves. The pages in the books are so well thought out. The girls were so passionate about the journaling and always looked forward to it. I have facilitated this journaling for two years and both times the girls enjoyed it. A few girls had kept their journal from the year prior. It was awesome to see how much the girls had changed! I am glad that programs like these exist because they truly inspire girls!

Free2Luv provided our middle school students with free creative drawing books. Our students used these books weekly in group counseling throughout the school year. Through the writing prompts and spaces for drawing, doodling, and journaling, our students were provided an avenue for self-reflection, stress management, and a deeper understanding of emotions. We want to continue introducing these wonderful books to incoming middle students each year. Thank you Free2Luv.

Free2Luv is an amazing and essential organization. The EXPRESS IT! Workbooks are a big hit with our clients. The workbooks are very creative, interactive and insightful. The EXPRESS IT! workbooks build a great pathway for our clients to start their healing journey. We are grateful to have a great partnership with Free2Luv.

I collaborated with Free2Luv and a nearby middle school to introduce EXPRESS IT to a group of 7th graders who were military-connected youth. Going into this, I didn't have specific expectations, but I was delighted by how responsive and engaged the students were. This program provided a safe environment for them to express themselves authentically and discuss challenging emotions and subjects. Witnessing their connections and personal growth over the six weeks will forever be a cherished memory for me.

It was an amazing experience working with Free2Luv!! As a school counseling intern, I had limited resources to put on my coping skills fair. Free2Luv was extremely supportive, collaborative, responsive, and went above and beyond with the amount of engagement they had created for my students. The day was so memorable for them as that was all they talked about the next day and were happy to rock the gear Free2Luv provided them :) They truly care about the work that they do, and anyone/organization is lucky to work with them. I am looking forward to more collaborations with them in the future!

Free2Luv's Express It program has been a big hit here! Our ladies at the Lighthouse love working in the book, it helps calm them and helps them be able to express themself better with drawing or writing down their emotions. They love them! Thank you so much!

We used the EXPRESS IT! books during our Summer 23' program and our youth loved the opportunity to express themselves through art and conversation! It was such a good experience we are keeping it as a part of our summer curriculum!

Free2Luv is amazing to work with! We partnered with them for Girls Inc. of the PNW's Girls thINC Outside the Box Program where they helped adapt a few activities from the "Express It!" Activity Book for us to feature in our youth magazine! Our magazine was focused on mental health and with Free2Luv's help, we received such positive feedback! One family shared that it "was a game changer for my child. She is able to name her emotions and tell me what she needs/ pick her own calming tool." So glad Free2Luv is doing this work!

Free2Luv's Express It program has been a big hit here! Our ladies at the YWCA love working in the book, it helps calm them at times and express their feelings in a way that sometimes they can't just be verbally communicating. They love them! Thank you so much!

Free2Luv provides excellent opportunities for collaboration with community partners and helping to serve youth in need of validation, safe space, and the ability to see a bright future! Our partnership the last few years has served our youth population well through providing opportunity for exploration and expression through art and access to fun community events to build social connections. Our youth in BGLAD, a social support group at Youth Eastside Services, has benefited from the ongoing collaboration with Free2Luv.

I have been a part of Free2Luv for the last 10 years, watching and rooting for all of the change they have brought into the world. I am genuinely proud to stand along side them and support the programs, love and kindness they share with others.

We have hosted shows for youth and I've seen first-hand the amazing shifts in emotions when the F2L team tells someone they are perfect the way they are and WORTH IT!

I hope more people are exposed to the greatness that F2L has to offer.

Free2Luv has been a useful tool in helping our LGBTQ+ kids feel more comfortable with themselves, combat bullying, and express their emotions more easily. The book and art kit have been a huge success in giving the kids an outlet to express themselves and gives them the prompts to think more deeply about their emotions and who they are as a young person. The staff are extremely helpful and caring. We feel very fortunate to have such an amazing resource as Free2Luv! ~ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier

Our experience working with Free2Luv has completely exceeded our expectations from the start! The organization has provided our school district trainings, materials and consultation that meet our students' social emotional and behavioral needs. Our staff and students love the Express It! Journals and have seen the positive impact using them makes. We highly recommend working with Free2Luv to other school districts. Thank you!

We first met Free2Luv years ago when our son was suffering from depression and was in a dark place. He became a Youth Advocate for Free2Luv and just as their mission states, he has turned his pain into power. It’s been amazing to witness his growth. Joining the Free2Luv family gave him confidence and helping others has brought a special purpose to his life. He is now a mentor and supports other youth struggling with their identity or mental health. It’s a true ripple effect … Free2Luv showed our son kindness and compassion and he’s now spreading it. We know if every school had access to Free2Luv’s programming, it would have an indescribable impact on so many youth’s mental health.

We used the Express It! program in our Teen center at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Black Hills. The teens had a great time and loved the structure of the book. They had a fun time filling out each page and talking together while doing it. We plan on doing the program this summer with a new set of teens coming into the center. We found it made them feel welcome and unjudged.

I contacted Free2Luv organization after coming across their information at a training in which copies of the book "Express It!" were on display. The staff at Free2Luv were very responsive to all of my inquiries and quickly set up a free training for using Express It! Following the training they sent 100 free books for my agency for use with our clients. Express It! has been extremally helpful in sessions with clients who struggle with managing and expressing their emotions. Any tool we can utilize to assist our clients with improving their mental health are valuable resources.

Ready to spread more kindness, find inner peace, and heal? Be a part of the movement here at Free2Luv. It is the partnership I cherish most! I have spend many years alongside these wonderful humans and am so excited for the many youth who will experience the programs and love the F2L team has to offer. Thank you Kym, Tonya & the F2L team for creating the perfect space for us all to express ourselves.

We are incredibly grateful to the free2luv team for providing us with the 'Express It' books for our staff. These books have been a valuable resource in helping our team effectively communicate with our clients. The techniques and strategies outlined in the books have not only improved our clients ability to express themselves clearly, but have also positively impacted the way our staff interacts with and supports our clients. The 'Express It' books have truly been a game-changer for our organization, and we are deeply appreciative of the support and resources provided to us.

Our youth team is so appreciative of the Express It journals that were given to us by Free2Luv! Our weekly youth hangout space has youth ages 11-20 and these journals have allowed us to support them in a more emotional way than many other arts & crafts activities. Getting middle-high-school-aged youth to open up in our space and with each other is sometimes difficult but these journals really allow the youth to connect in a new way. These journals are so perfect and the prompts make it really easy for our staff to facilitate the journaling activities. Thank you Free2Luv for providing such a great tool!

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible impact the "Express It!" books have had on the children at the Boys and Girls Club of Missoula County. These books have been a source of joy for our kids, providing them with a sense of ownership and privacy that they truly cherish. The opportunity to express themselves through these books has been invaluable.

We want to thank Free2Luv for their support and generosity in providing these wonderful books to our organization. Their contribution has made a significant positive impact on the children we serve, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to making a difference in communities.

We love being able to hand out the Free2Luv books to our patients to give them an outlet to express their feelings. We have even had some adult patients who have found the book enjoyable to use during their times of feeling anxious or very down. We will be starting a counseling service in the near future, and our hope is that these books/journals will be great ways to start conversations for our patients on how they were feeling on a particular day and how they worked through it. This is such an amazing gift to be able to give our patients. We also bought some thin-point markers to give to our patients as well. A lot of patients we see can't even afford a coloring book and markers, so the kiddos get super excited with this gift! Thank you Free2Luv for making these available for our patients!!!!

I work with individuals in crisis. These books have been instrumental in giving our clients a tool to effectively express their emotions in a healthy way. At tabling events, the teens are drawn to them and will always ask if they can have a book. They are thrilled to be able to receive a copy. When I am working in schools, the school staff are so complimentary of these books and their usefulness in assisting youth with mental illness or emotional issues. Thank you for creating and distributing these books! They are amazing!

The EXPRESS IT! Program has been an amazing addition to my work. It has given my youth who might not always have the words to say a way to express themselves safely. It also has been really great to give space for creativity and reflection in a meaningful way. As a facilitator (and also participant with the youth during it) it has been such an amazing experience seeing differently through the youth’s lenses as they uniquely share their experiences. It has allowed me to learn so much and grow myself. I really enjoy the flexibility with the program for how to use the program. I would recommend anyone working with youth to connect with Free2Luv!

Free2LUV helped my organization not only with mental wellness for all, but they helped guide us through the whole amazing experience. I can truly seen in our members that they have become more open to talking about the mental health, and they realize that they can express themselves doing it too! There is a giant stigma about staying to yourself when it comes to your mental wellness but Free2LUV show us its okay to share!!! it doesn't even have to be verbally said. THANK YOU FREE2LUV!

We worked with the Free2Luv program throughout the 6 weeks of summer school with the Middle School students. I can honestly say that this is the one thing that motivated these students through out the summer programming. They loved talking about their feelings and experiences and also being able to be an artist as well. Kudos to Free2Luv and keep up the excellent work!
Amy Crawford
Steuben County Literacy Coalition

We were able to connect with Free2Luv last school year. We were excited to learn about their Express It program and what an amazing resource that will be for our students and community. We have seen a rise in the past few years of mental health support being needed and being expressed by our young people. Our school based student advocates were able to start groups for students at their schools to create a safe space to express themselves and receive support. Through these small groups community has been built and strengthen in their spaces. Free2Luv also helped support schoolwide community resource fairs with additional worksheets to introduce more families to the program. We are so thankful for Free2luv and their partnership. We look forward to continuing to partner with Free2luv to support our students and break down barriers and stigmas.
Communities in Schools of Greater King County

I am a Child and Family Therapist working with a non-profit in community mental health. I work with families with kids from 5-21. Free2Luv donated books to our organization and I've been utilizing them with my clients as a support for depression treatment, anxiety treatment, and have used the ExpressIt book as just an outlet for a client who has difficulty verbalizing their feelings. All clients I have been able to give books to have been very happy with them, used them almost completely, and been excited about bringing them back to tell me about them in session.

I'm incredibly grateful to have received the books and look forward to utilizing them in our program in the future. Thank you!

We discvered the tremendous work of Free2Luv from one of our many community partnerships. We immediately needed to know more and contacted the Free2Luv team. They were so welcoming and responsive to our questions, quickly setting up a training for us to become more involved and learn about resources, trainings, and workshops we can do with our own community. My agency has a strategic focus on at-risk populations, and the Express It journals have become an integral part of allowing us to expand conversations with members about some of their thoughts, feelings and sometimes fears that they otherwise would not be able to comfortably articulate. This has opened up pathways to recovery and future successes. We have viewed it as a plan of care, with pictures. Thanks to Free2Luv we are seeing break throughs and progress like never before. So grateful for all Free2Luv does and continues to do.

I am the Program Director for a college readiness program for students of color to get the proper support to be successful post high school. We follow students from their 9th grade year all the way to senior year graduation. During this past summer of 2023 I had the privilege of implementing the Express It journals to my students as a part of our curriculum. Majority of students were incoming freshmen with a few rising sophomores. We were a academic heavy summer program with a period to do some enrichment and free time toward the end of the day to relax after a full morning of classes and leadership workshops. When I first introduced the Express It! journals the students were tired of writing all day and just wanted free time to play outside. By the end of the summer students were begging to have more Express It time and some even utilized their free time to work on their journals. At first, I was so happy to know that the more introverted students were able to have a safe space to process and articulate their emotions. Reflecting back, I can confidently say that I am even more ecstatic to see ALL students take these journals serious and appreciate the silent time. This was the tool needed for my program to hit the Social Emotional Learning aspect that every student deserves. I cannot stress how impactful and special these journals are. I am grateful to have used them in my curriculum and would highly encourage every teacher to try them out!!! Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity! 10/10 :)

Free2Luv has been a fantastic organization to partner with here at Girls Inc. of the PNW. We hosted a 4 week summer camp in July with youth from 8th-11th grade and Free2Luv provided the EXPRESS IT workbooks to our summer camp participants. No matter what grade the youth were in, they were able to connect with the workbook, and it provided an amazing SEL experience and break for the youth to complete during the summer. We have also loved that Free2Luv has done virtual workshops for our youth, and everyone on the team is fantastic and so easy to get ahold of. We will forever cherish our partnership with Free2Luv!

We have absolutely LOVED using the EXPRESS IT books with our tween side members. Many of our tween members have trauma from various life experiences. The EXPRESS IT books have become an amazing outlet for our members, particularly the ones who struggle to open up to our staff. We have several members who ask to use their EXPRESS IT books daily, and have filled the pages with amazing artistry, all while working through some tough feelings. Our organization cannot recommend the EXPRESS IT program enough, as it has really helped our members open up, and feel their feelings in a healthy and productive way. Absolutely love this program!

We ran the Free2Luv program during the summer of 2023. Our youth had a wonderful time expressing themselves during the sessions through the art and just sharing their experiences with one another. The program was a great success!

The Girls Inc. of Shelbyville and Shelby County have used the EXPRESS IT! books since earlier this year! We have absolutely loved using this program! We have been able to implement it into our after-school program as well as during summer camp. The girls were able to express themselves through art and creativity. Our staff that facilitated the program helped create a safe space for the girls to express themselves and share with their peers about their experiences. I witnessed the girls grow in many ways and connect with one another more based on their shared experiences! They have been able to learn how to identify thoughts, feelings, and emotions and how to navigate them. They also have been able to become more self-aware when it comes to relationships with others and their self-identity. Overall, this program has been extremely beneficial to the youth we serve and has provided them with an opportunity to be their authentic selves!

I'm a program instructor at Girls Incorporated and I was lucky enough to come across this wonderful program, geared toward the middle school girls! It is a fun, doodle book that covers so many topics that are so hard to open conversations about. I think it has helped them to build confidence and find their true inner self and helps them to de stress and unwind on a hard day. Our kids have been through so much and if you have teens struggling with who they are, bad attitudes, getting bullied, or just want to be able to communicate and build bonds these books are the perfect starting point to just that! I never dreamed I would have the heart to heart talks with some of these teens, but this book seems to work a magic that makes everyone feel safe and valued. If you have teens struggling with challenges that life throws at all of us, then give these a try! So thankful for all the kind donors who make these types of things possible!

Free 2 Luv is an amazing nonprofit. They had donated journals for us to give to our students over our summer camp and they loved them so much. They spent so much time going through the pages and filling them out to express themselves and cope with the stresses and anxieties teenagers go through.

Staff and volunteers also loved using it themselves in preparation for the journal sessions and found the pages engaging and emotionally opening.

After speaking with one of the students about their journal, they had shared that they always wanted to own something like that but never had the means to purchase one and it has been incredibly helpful for them to be able to use it in and out of camp. They shared that they felt supported and that they learned a lot about themselves when using the pages.

I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Free 2 Luv again, as it helped provide an easy, healthy, and safe outlet for our students. It also helped maintain a sense of community in our camp, and shared some deeper insight into our students minds and emotions. I highly recommend working with this org!

Working at a Boys & Girls Club with pre-teens/teens, I am constantly witnessing the highs and lows of middle school/high school and all of the emotions that come along for the ride. I think it is easy to underestimate how difficult that time can be for kids. When Free2Luv reached out to my CEO looking to partner, I knew it would be a great addition to our programming as a creative outlet but I'm not sure I knew just how special it would be. Araya and Lauren have truly, wholeheartedly become a part of our BGC family. The impact they have on the kids is amazing and their warmth, comfort, and support means more than I could ever explain. They make every child feel important and heard - that feeling for a teen is life-changing. We will continue to work with them as long as they will have us. We luv you!

It was truly a pleasure partnering with Free 2 Luv this summer. The girls absolutely enjoyed the program. This summer Girls Incserved girls in the 6th-11th grade. Many of them struggled with communicating their feelings. The journaling prompts gave the girls an opportunity to express themselves.

I received several reports on how well the girls were doing all because of this program. I noticed the growth in just about every teen we served this summer. When the girls started with us, they were reluctant to speak out on issues that were occurring in class. The girls found their voice through this program. Many of our girls have also voiced their struggles with mental health. During one of the activities, we learned that one of our girls was struggling with depression. I don’t think we would have known that if it had not been for Free 2 Luv.


The program was very easy to facilitate. I appreciate the support from Lilly and her team. As a non-profit, we are sometimes limited financially so being able to have this program at no additional cost was very helpful and much appreciated. The teens told me they hope to have this again next summer. I hope to continue this partnership and wish you all the very best.


Thanks,
Olivia.

Thank you Free2Luv for giving me the opportunity to share a creative outlet with my students! They loved working on their journals and will now continue to find unique ways to express themselves

I absolutely ADORE Free2luv!
We have partnered with them to provide Express It books for our teen group, and they love them! I've really seen a difference in these kiddos since starting the program last school year! I love how they have integrated creativity and mental health in a way that the kids enjoy!
They even sent us a giant "You Matter" tapestry for our group to color and hang at our facility!
I wish I would have had something like this when I was their age!
So appreciative for everything they do!

We started using the express it books with our PFLAG teen group each month as a way to help the group focus and to initiate conversations. The kids love these books and look forward to using them each month.

I've been a supporter and fan of Free2Luv for several years now and I will be for life! This organization really speaks to kids where they're at and offers them the support they need in a creative way - through art and music. Mental health is so important right now and the arts are a powerful tool to heal and empower anyone going through a hard time. When you're a teen, it means so much to know someone cares and will listen without judgment. I know the safe spaces Free2Luv creates are changing lives. And I'm so happy our youth have them. Thanks for existing, Free2Luv!!

The folks at Free2Luv provided our organization with free workbooks and we were able to give them to our young people so that they could express themselves. I was even able to give one to my own child and see the impact that this program has, firsthand in my own home. Thank you so much for the amazing work that you are doing!

The team at Free2Luv is exceptional. They are not an ordinary, run of the mill organization. I experienced a team that values care and excellence across multiple levels of engagement. From collaboration meetings to communication and on the ground programming, excellence and professionalism was experienced. The Free2Luv team listens well and helps tailor a program that best fits the unique needs of your team and program participants. The content and creativity of the EXPRESSIT! workshop brought impactful results for our teenage girls who participated in the workshop. I highly recommend this organization if you are looking for new, creative, and impactful ways to engage the unique and complex struggles teens are facing on a daily basis.

Free2Luv is a non-profit organization that saves the lives of thousands of young people every year.

While investigating many great non-profit organizations that contribute to the well-being of our youth, I came across Free2luv. I was touched to the core of my being by how they help our youth in the most gentle manner to find their voice, strength, integrity, and sovereignty. They are dedicated to helping our struggling youth by supporting them through love, kindness, and generosity.

Free2Luv has developed programs, art projects, and books, formed advocacy groups, and created personalized care packages to encourage and ignite our young to move forward in their lives in healthy, caring ways that promote a love of self and others.

If you have ever wondered if there is a non-profit organization you can wholeheartedly stand behind in their integrity, love, and generosity of spirit, this organization is one you can be proud to say you are part of. Free2Luv saves lives.

With only three dedicated staff members and several volunteers, less than 10% of their income is designated to administrative costs. This goes beyond dedication; this is LOVE. So, donate and give generously, and know you are contributing to something great.

I feel humbled by this organization.

Heartfully,

Yvonne Hall

Free2Luv provided the youth in my program a wonderful workshop. Express It! helped the attendees of the workshop develop their confidence, social skills, and mindfulness.

The workbooks that the children used helped keep them engaged, while also challenging them to develop essential skills such as communication, creativity, and confidence.

After the workshop, I asked the participants to review their experiences, and I received only positive feedback! Parents of attendees noted positive changes in their children's level of confidence and comfortability in group situations.

Free2Luv created a fun and educational safe space for the youth in my program, and the impact of that is truly remarkable!

I received a set of EXPRESS IT books and they have been such a great social-emotional resource to use with high school students in special education classes. The graphics are great, the prompts are great, and students love being able to fill out the pages in any order/skip around. Super helpful conversation starters for conversations about feelings and other important SEL topics.

My organization partnered with Free2Luv to provide socio-emotional coloring books for the students in our program, and it has been great! The girls loved the questions and the opportunity to color it themselves. These books have been a great resource to have during our program.

Since using the Express It! journals at our Boys & Girls Club site Teen Center in Carson City, our teens have actively engaged in the program. Members look forward to the days when we have our group sessions using the journals and many use them on their own time as well! The staff have noticed a difference in how much these journals help provide our teens with a comfortable safe space to dive deeper into their mental wellness. We have even planned a Teens Empowerment Mental Wellness retreat that will utilize these amazing resources!

I work at a nonprofit and this was my first time working with Free2Luv and incorporating the EXPRESS IT! Program in our group mentoring with middle school girls! I had a great experience with the team who were very responsive and supportive when going through the curriculum and getting the supplies we needed! I, in addition to the students, enjoyed working through the topics and pages very much. I am excited to keep working with Free2Luv in the upcoming semesters. Thanks again!

Lilly, Araya, and Lauren were absolutely amazing. They were so responsive when it came to setting up the Express It! series for our Girl Scout council. Araya and Lauren facilitated the program for our girls and I saw engagement from the girls that we don’t often see. They really helped the girls come out of their shells and express feeling and ideas that they might not have otherwise been able to share. I am looking forward to connecting with them in the future to offer more programs in our area!

Free2Luv has been a wonderful, attentive resource. As a school-based mental health counselor, their ExpressIt book has been an incredible tool to use with my middle-school-aged clients. They love the thoughtful design of the book as well as the little characters. The ExpressIt book makes it easy for kids to engage in important mental health reflections in an authentic, not cheesy way.

I am so grateful for Free2Luv and the resources they have given to me and my clients.

Free2Luv provided our agency and those we serve an incredible opportunity to express themselves, not only through art, but to also vocalize their open and honest feelings in a shared safe space. Free2Luv’s facilitators were beyond incredible and guided us through some very honest and vulnerable content with absolute warmth and grace. It was a privilege to experience what I am certain was a very positive and impactful time for all in attendance. Thank you, Free2Luv!

Free2Luv is a great resource that lets youth express themselves and get creative. At our local non-profit foster care agency, we were able to gift every teen with a book and they have loved them! They are able to draw, write, sketch, doodle and have something all to themselves. Highly recommend for all ages and support a great group. 5 out of 5 stars from us!

I'm the lead organizer for Apex Pride in Apex, NC. Our experience with Free2Luv has been amazing! Their anti-bullying and self-love messaging, their encouragement of unity and self expression, is exactly what the youth in our community need, and Free2Luv delivers it in fun, creative ways that our attendees love.
The activities, wrists bands, and EXPRESS IT! journal books were a huge hit at our annual Pride Festival. We hope to continue to work with them in the future. Thank you Free2Luv!

When I saw the Express It! Art Journal in our clinician resources room, I was immediately impressed. I asked if I could take one home to my teen, to see if it would help my daughter who was reluctant to share her feelings with me - she will often shut down when I try to engage in conversation. We used the art journal as a way for her to share her feelings, without having to verbalize her concerns. She agreed to share pages of the workbook with me and we agreed not to "talk about it." I was so inspired by what I read, and her beautiful illustrations. I learned so much about her...when she felt powerful and when she felt anxious. I learned how she would use music, or other resources, to get her through certain challenges. I think this workbook helped her to remember her strengths and the resources she has to help her through difficult times. We both loved this unique way of sharing." Child Guidance Center, Inc.

"I was able to give one of these Express IT! workbooks to a client struggling to express herself using words. My client is a young, ill-equipped individual carrying very big and grown-up emotions. The workbooks provided my client with the perfect short activities (kept her attention) that helped her to identify, describe, and share in the sessions, how she felt using colors and small illustrations. It helped her find a new and important way to express herself and allowed us to help her process and work through what had felt like overwhelming emotions. Thank you!" Child Guidance Center Clinician

Free2Luv reached out to us offering to share their "Express It!" activity books with some of our programs. They've continued to be very responsive and generous as our program continues to grow.
The youth we work with are a little too young to appreciate and engage with the activities within the book. However, the adults we work with have thoroughly enjoyed them. They've stimulated some interesting and deep conversations, while serving as an outlet for artistic expression.
We really value our partnership with Free2Luv!

I work for a domestic violence nonprofit as an advocate for youth ages 4-18. I appreciated this resource from Free2Luv. What a great way for youth to express big feelings in a creative way. Thanks a bunch!

I stand in gratitude for the generous book donation from FREE2LUV. We used the books during our summer programming and the youth we worked with loved the fun and creative way to unwind and express their emotions through journaling. Thank you so much for the work that y'all do around Mental Health.

Best,
Brenda, Girls Inc of Greater Santa Barbara

Our organization has been using these workbooks for a few weeks now, and I am loving them. I really enjoy the prompts and activities on each page, as well as the Facilitator Guide to help lead our programs.

Free2Luv provided our organization with their amazing workbook, and they also took the time to meet with me and give me ideas for how to best use the pages inside! They’ve been so supportive and are a great team to work with!

Free2Luv was a a great partner for FGC's Young Adult & Youth Conference. FGC is a Quaker faith-based organization - and we wanted to prioritize mental health support this year at our annual conference.

Free2Luv provided free mental health activity books, markers & a mural for the conference. Their staff was very responsive & communicative in getting us materials for our event
We spread out the activity books each morning during silent worship, so people could draw, write and reflect. People took the activity books home with them as a memento of the conference. We also had the banner during our Block Party and also on Sunday at worship as well.

This was a wonderful resource and I’m so grateful we were able to partner with Free2Luv!

Hi! I wish to share my experience about Free2Luv and about me. I am a man in my late 50's who had been battling anxiety and severe depression for some time now. I found this organization when looking around the web for the purpose of finding organizations to help with. I quickly became attached to Free2Luv and simply the goals of the organization.
However, I somewhat moved away from them...sort of became distant and non-supportive. Along with this, my severe depression was coming back. I knew it but could not (and would not) do anything about it. I did not love myself. Simple as that. I loved many in my life and showed tremendous compassion and empathy towards others but I simply did not love myself.
I finally was ready to get into my car and drive into the ocean. That was how I felt. But something came over me and I finally acknowledged my true identity. I am bisexual. When I find confronted and acknowledged who I am, it truly was like the apostle Paul from the Bible and scales fell from my eyes. Joy filled my body and happiness returned to me. Wow, for the first time in such a long time (years and years and years), I am happy. I love myself!!!! I love who I am and absolutely love my true self.
Will it be hard at times down the road? Sure. Will everyone understand about me? Nope. But I cannot deny my pure joy and happiness that is within me now. I cannot put away the new found self-love that I have. And I have found even more joy and love that I wish to share with the world! And Free2Luv has made a difference in my life. They have so fully supported me and displayed love to me. Free2Luv has shown me that I am someone who matters. And if they have done that for me, I know they can do that for anyone. I am now an advocate for Free2Luv and I am so honored to be so. I have supported them now by several purchases and plan to do some more. Yes, it's money well worth spent!!!!
I cannot tell you how very happy I am and I am so thrilled about being connected with Free2Luv. In fact, I am getting a tattoo with Free2Luv in rainbow colors. I feel led to do so and I am not hesitant at all for doing this. They love me and I love them and I know that they love you, even if you haven't found them yet.

I am so thrilled to be here and to share about the joy and happiness that now exists in my life! Thank you and much Luv to you!

Glenn

Free2Luv sent us the "Express it" workbooks and coloring pages for our community's first ever LGBTQ+ Book Fest. Folks of many ages loved the workbooks and the characters and we were so grateful to have the chance to get them out into the community. We could have given away even more!

Free2Luv reached out to our organization to provide free social emotional learning workbooks to the kids and teens in our programs! When they arrived our team was stunned at the beauty, creativity, and uniqueness of the book. Made for an amazing resource for our kids and teens to be able to navigate and gain more understanding of their emotions.

I came to work with Free2Luv as a volunteer grant writer and researcher. I'd never heard of this organization when I first started, but I've been absolutely blown away by the incredible work they're doing with teens, and their constant adaptability to changing needs and circumstances, like pandemics....

I worked with Kym, one of the founders of F2L. Kym is extremely knowledgeable, warm, and communicative. She consistently made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed to get the work done. She was very gracious about the learning curve, and flexible on timelines, as part of the reason I came on was to gain experience with grant writing as an MSW student.

Even though I am a remote volunteer living outside the area, Kym has made me feel like a real and valued member of the F2L team. She is constantly evaluating and coming up with new ways to fund and meet the needs of the teens and families they work with and gives clear, kind, and consistent feedback. Even in times when I'm not actively doing work for F2L, she goes out of her way to invite my own teenage daughter to participate in activities as they come up, and even sent her a t-shirt and an art kit.

As a member of the LGBT community and parent of a trans child, I highly recommend Free2Luv as a safe place for LGBT youth to be their authentic selves, where they will be valued and celebrated for who they are. As a future Social Worker, I can verify that Free2Luv's methods are evidence-based and constantly updated to meet the needs of the youth they are working with. By taking on volunteers like me and providing the direction that she does, Kym is also setting a beautiful example for future leaders who will continue this work. I am so glad to have met her and to have worked with F2L. Kym has been a wonderful mentor who I hope to work with throughout my career.

Our son was struggling with their mental health and identity and a friend recommended we reach out to Free2Luv. They were so warm and compassionate and responsive. It really made us feel like we weren't alone. They sent our son an amazing package that included an Express It art journal, art kit, pride merch, and a handwritten note of encouragement. He was excited to receive the package and instantly started drawing in the journal. Thank you Free2Luv for being so caring and thoughtful. You'll never know how much it matters! We're super grateful for you!!

I've been so impressed with all the work Free2Luv does to empower youth! The workbook EXPRESS IT expertly weaves cognitive-behavioral exercises with art and self-expression to create a fun and engaging resource. So excited to share this book with youth in my private practice! - Aubra Taylor, LMHC

I've worked with the books in both FL and NC schools in my capacity as a school counselor. Free2Luv’s Express It! books have helped students who are struggling with self-esteem and even self harm.
The organization has a positive message of hope and love for all. They are very responsive to any and all questions.

My family and middle-school aged son met Free2Luv at one of their bullying and suicide prevention events and their organization made a big impact on my family. During Covid, my son was struggling with the social isolation and Free2Luv invited him to participate in a series of virtual mental health workshops with their new activity book, Express It! My son loved the program and really looked forward to it every week. He made new friends and was able to express his feelings through art and journaling as well as through conversations with a Free2Luv mentor and peers. It was a real lifesaver during a dark time. We feel so lucky to have found this organization and thank them for everything they do!

7 years ago I didn’t know how much this sign would mean to me today. I just needed someone to listen to after I was bullied. I wanted to hear someone say that I truly mattered. I just wanted hope. Hope for it to all be better.

7 years later, that sign did have hope. Hope for it to all be better. I joined Free2Luv September 3, 2014. Being able to be a advocate for others going through the same experience as I did, puts joy on my heart. It’s like I was meant to do this. I want to spread kindness no matter where I go. Even if it’s just a simple “hello” and smile at someone having a bad day, it could mean everything to that person.

I didn’t know what it meant to me at the time of joining except knowing that I could lean on them if I needed it. Now, I know what it means. To not give up on the children who are facing unbearable circumstances when it comes to bullying. I want to show those going through it that there is a voice out there spreading the kindness in hopes of others joining along.

It’s been my passion for 7 years. And I hope to continue it. No matter how busy my life gets, I’ll never stop using my voice for the voiceless. Because all it takes is one voice to make an impact on child. To the children, I see you trying to use your voice and nothing comes out. Don’t worry, I’ll be your voice when you can’t use yours.

Although Bullying Prevention Month is over, it doesn’t stop here. It should be talked about 365 days. Because realistically, bullying happens every day. Let’s all raise our voices and show them that they’re not alone. There’s others out there fighting for them. Please join me in raising awareness and spreading kindness.

“Stand up to bullying and show your true colors of kindness” ❤️������☀️

Free2Luv is an amazing organization! I learned about Free2Luv through my younger brother, who is an advocate with Free2Luv. I recently graduated with my MS in Psychology and become a mental health counselor for adults and kids. Free2Luv was AMAZING and sent me 4 boxes of “Express It”coloring books and markers to use with my clients. My kiddos have absolutely loved using this book during our sessions to talk and learn about their feelings! They have also benefited from the incredible messages that Free2Luv shares! Now, my kids ask every week if they can do a page out of “Express It”! Such an amazing group of people spreading an amazing message!

I conduct training programs for school mental health providers and share Express It! as a resource for them to use with therapy or as part of the Safety Planning process. They LUV it! It is friendly, non-stigmatizing and positive. Thanks so much for this valuable resource...

I volunteered with Free2Luv as a volunteer grant writer for three months, and it was a fabulous experience. We found each other through Taproot, and I'm so glad we did. Kym was an absolute pleasure to work with. She gave me all of the necessary info I needed to succeed, and was encouraging and enthusiastic throughout the grant proposal process. She was really clear about expectations. Plus, it was all in service to an amazing cause. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better volunteer experience.

After spending time volunteering with Free2Luv as a grant writer, I can’t say enough good things about them. Tonya and Kym’s dedication to the young people they serve is inspiring. They work tirelessly to make sure that their programs are the very best they can be—from finding experts to help develop new programs (like EXPRESS IT!) to involving their youth mentors in the creation of workshops and the EXPRESS IT! book--so that they will have the biggest impact on everyone who attends a workshop or concert or embraces their workbook. They are champions of LUV and healing.

And then there’s EXPRESS IT! What an amazing journey of self-discovery and self-compassion this book inspires! It is such a valuable resource to anyone—young or old—who picks it up and sits quietly with its pages. From the soft touch of its cover to the illustrations that are seemingly simple but call forth so much emotion to the prompts that call you to sit down and have an honest and compassionate chat with yourself, this book is a resource that young people will be able to come back to time and time again for comfort. I can’t say enough about the thoughtfulness and care that Free2Luv has put into every page of this book—and, honestly, every program, tweet, empowerment package, and event they create.

Working with Free2Luv has been a dream. They are responsive, thoughtful, caring, and always encouraging. Every interaction is full of positivity and inspiration, and their excitement for their mission comes shining through. I’m thankful every day that Tonya and Kym are in this world, that they give of themselves and their LUV so freely and abundantly, and that they continue to be a resource for young people everywhere looking for light in their darkness. Free2Luv makes a difference.

I've been with Free2Luv since they first started their organization and I am so proud of everything they've accomplished and continue to do for youth and communities. Every year I volunteer at their events, whether it's an antibullying cirque show or a mental health music event and I see firsthand the big impact they have on everyone who joins them. I love their new book, EXPRESS IT! It's a special book that I feel will be really helpful to anyone dealing with mental health issues. It's an honor to be a part of this group and I look forward to seeing what 2021 and beyond brings!

they have been super helpful and supportive to me since the second I followed them on twitter! there’s always somebody available to speak to via tweets or dms! They are a great group of hardworking people!!

Free2LUV is one of the best nonprofits with the mission to support youth. I am fortunate to help the organization to create digital outreach. It is an absolute pleasure to work with Kym Sandis. Her passion and engagement motivate me to do my best work. Our communities need organizations like Free2LUV that support youth in their challenging environments and difficult experiences. Bullying in schools and harassment is so common and can be life-changing. The love and encouragement that Free2LUV provides through art and music benefit the youth. They learn how to cope with these challenges. So proud of the hard work the organization is doing for our future generation.

I just finished reading Free2Luv's latest newsletter and it was perfect! I especially love the way you said, “cut yourself some slack - honor your feelings in every moment. It’s okay not to be okay and it’s okay to be okay.” I think our youth needs to hear this every day! What you do is an essential business and I truly admire you! Helping children with mental health is such an important endeavor. These children will have life long troubles if they don’t have a support system to turn to. Free2Luv is an amazing, genuine, and needed contribution to humanity.

My daughter participated in Free2Luv Tour de Force this past weekend. She was so excited to join an amazing group of humans and performers to promote an invaluable message. The best part for her was connecting with her fellow performers, reuniting with old friends, and making new friends. This organization is top notch - from the message they send to allowing opportunities for artists to connect, join together, and heal through art! Not only did I see the value as a parent of a performer but I am also a psychologist and see the value in the positive impact on mental health.

Free2Luv is such an amazing non for profit organization. I work for a nonprofit young adult shelter and we were in severe need of food donations for snacks and they truly came thru!!!! They are doing amazing things for our youth and the anti bullying campaigns are doing amazing things to empower these young people and letting them know they Truly matter!!!!! 10 STARS FOR FREE2LUV.ORG!!!!! SHOUT OUT TO TONYA SANDIS!!!!! YOUR THE REAL MVP! YOU TOTALLY ROCK!

It's been a true privilege working with Free2Luv. This organization is dedicated to creating change in the lives of kids by driving the conversation around bullying prevention and creating a kinder world. I worked with Free2Luv to help them hone their message and positioning to secure corporate partners for their events and programming. I've seen the impact they are making and it is beyond inspiring. As a mother, I can't stress enough how critical Free2Luv's platform is for our youth to have a place to go to feel valued and celebrated. Kym and Tonya work limitlessly to get their empowerment message out to young people and their energy is infectious. I love Free2Luv!

I can't say enough great things about this organization. It's filled with a group of passionate, caring individuals. I've been fortunate to be a part of Free2Luv for several years and witness their awesomeness first hand. I now lead Free2BeME workshops for them, focusing on the LGBTQIA community, and it feels incredible to give back to a community I am a part of. I am really moved by how this project opens youth up and gives them a safe place to express themselves. It can be really life-saving, especially if someone doesn't feel supported at home or in their community. I'm really proud to be a part of this.

I’ve been an advocate with Free2Luv for close to 5 years now. Free2Luv has helped me to heal from past experiences. It has allowed me to raise awareness of bullying and how to prevent it. Free2Luv has helped me to help others who may be facing bullying right now. It’s been a blessing in my life and I hope it can continue to grow and spread light and love!

I've had the pleasure of working with the ladies and people of Free2Luv and it's been such a pleasure to work with the entire group. They are supportive, uplifting, kind, and everything their mission embodies and then some. Free2Luv is a great non-profit with a strong cause to get behind. Thank you Kym and team for all that you do!! You are some amazing people.

I found Free2Luv on Taproot while searching for volunteer copywriting positions in order for me to gain more experience. I had never heard of this organization prior to that, but after reading more about what they represent and what they have done, I am so glad that I have been given the opportunity to be a part of this organization. I think it is wonderful how they proactively stand up to bullying in a way that promotes individuality, acceptance, and art. These are all important things in life for teenagers to experience and I appreciate that Free2Luv is positively impacting many communities.

I worked with Kym, a co-founder of Free2Luv, who guided me throughout my volunteer experience. She was communicative and helpful, answering any questions I had in a timely manner. In addition, she was also flexible with my responsibilities, even allowing me to use my experience as a volunteer for internship credit as a college student. I began doing marketing research to gain experience for my major in marketing, and Kym has allowed me to learn a lot through my work.

While Free2Luv has already done so much to support so many young people who are struggling, I know that they will continue to do so much more. Even if I have finished my volunteer work, I am proud to have been a member of this nonprofit and excited to see what they will do in the future.

It is my honor to be a contributor and supporter of this amazing organization. Every year I watch their impact grow and am so impressed by all of their profound outreach. I had the pleasure of attending two Free2Luv events recently that moved me beyond words. The performances were outstanding and the stories were both relevant and timely. I had an opportunity to speak to some of the young people who attended and really enjoyed hearing their thoughts and feelings after the performances. I have seen first-hand the impact Free2Luv's outreach is making and I'm very proud to be able to support their worthy efforts. They are definitely my charity of choice!

Hey Everyone,

I had the great honor of organizing and working with this incredible organization. The event I attended was a college event for National coming out day.

The response from Free2Luv was awesome 3 lovely people accompanied me on this journey for the day. The level of professionalism was next to none. Welcoming people with cheerful greetings and genuine interest in peoples lives. I sat in awe as people felt the need to open up to us, it was definitely a safe place to be who you are.

I had a chance to speak to someone who had struggled with being singled out in life because he was autistic, it crushed me to think about what he went through, When I first spoke to him, it felt like he had a very timid nature and was nervous to be in the area with a large number of people. I have a cousin that is autistic, so I understood how to handle the situation, I guided him to an area that was not as busy and just sat speaking to him. The change in atmosphere around him was almost instant. we had a great conversation and we felt a sense of accomplishment, I guided him towards the area where we had other Free2Luv representatives and introduced my new friend, the representatives.

Then proceeded to invite my new friend into out arts and crafts room where we had Free2luv's awesome co-founder Tonya speak to him for what seemed like an hour or more. When I peeked in the room to see how he was doing I found him drawing on one of the hearts we brought along for our Free2BeMe workshop and looked at the message he wanted to leave for the world. It rocked my world because of how emotional a piece of art could be. The simple break down of the picture was pain comes and goes, we are stronger than we think we are, and there are good people in the world that make you feel welcome. A message I think we all need to hear from time to time and definitely remember!

This was a long read I apologize, but it was a very fulfilling event for me and it changed the way I saw the world. The representatives from Free2Luv are so awesome and they are so welcoming. I am honestly honored to be part of an organization this dedicated and passionate.

Thank you for being awesome!! I can't wait for the Next event!!

I joined @free_2_luv last year because I struggled with self-confidence due to the many negative labels given to me. The most commonly used words were nerd, fat, ugly, untalented and annoying. .

Truth is, I still struggle, but I am lucky to have my family and friends. I know not everyone is as lucky to have that support system, so I wanted to help others. Becoming a youth advocate for Free2Luv was fate! It fell into my lap when I was trying to find my smile again and help others.

According to studies by Yale University, bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims. One life lost to bullying is one life too many.

I am still working on my self-confidence and really struggle making friends but I am feeling blessed more and more every day

I had the pleasure of working with Free2Luv last year as a grant researcher and writer. I was moved by their commitment, hard work, and professionalism in improving the lives of disadvantaged youth everywhere, whether it's fighting bullying, helping them to increase self-esteem, developing their communication and job skills, or encouraging them to accept and embrace their individuality. Through workshops like Free2BeMe and Rock Kindness, Kym and Tonya have put their cause to work, getting measurable results and achieving their goal of helping to make the world a braver, kinder place.

Hi, My name is Madeleine and I am eleven years old. For the past few years, I have been very proud and excited to be a Youth Advocate for Free2Luv. Free2Luv is dedicated to "spreading kindness and standing up to bullying through arts entertainment" (https://free2luv.org). This organization is very important to me because I believe that no one should be bullied or treated badly for their beliefs or individualism, and the World needs more kindness. #beyourself #bekind #free2luv

It has been an honor for me to work pro bono for Free2Luv. The passion that Kym and Tonya infuse into this organization was infectious from my first interaction with them. I enjoyed working with them collaboratively and found them to be inspiring and diligent in accomplishing the organization's mission. It was a great opportunity for me to work with such talented, devoted individuals.

I’m the LGBT Youth Director of Free2Luv and recently had the pleasure of co-producing a female empowerment benefit production called Unstoppable. It was so amazing to see so many big-hearted and hardworking people come together to create an important event for underserved girls and teens. The talent brought a beautiful diverse voice and all of the volunteers helped make it a truly memorable event. I’m proud to be a part of this nonprofit and do my part to help make a difference and bring more love, acceptance and change into the world. I hope you’ll join me.

I volunteered for Free2Luv's "Unstoppable" event this month and it was so rewarding and inspirational. It was refreshing to see everyone at the event work together and make such a positive impact on everyone who attended. I look forward to volunteering again for Free2Luv because I want to be a part of a non profit that is making a change in people's lives.

With great pleasure, I have to share... I had the best time ever, at the free2luv "Unstoppable Event!" Last weekend (March 10, 2018), I was fortunate to be in attendance, and the experience was very moving. I left feeling extremely moved, loved, and inspired. You couldn't walk out of there and keep all of that to yourself. I want to continue to be a part of making a difference in the world, showing others that love is and should always be more contagious than hate. I want children as well as other adults to know, that they should feel great about being free to be who they are, without judgement or apology. We are all a masterpiece in our own unique way, and should continue to rise up together spreading the light of life & love to everyone surrounding us! Tonya Sandis, thanks for sharing your dream through this production, with all of us. Hopefully, you will get the opportunity to make it a travelling production to share with the rest of the world, it should not stop here.

Saturday's event of Free2Luv in downtown LA was amazing and inspirational!