My Nonprofit Reviews

I was introduced The Naturist Society in 1997 when my husband took me to my first nude beach. I was very uncertain about going au naturel on the beach in front of [literally] hundreds of people. I was uncomfortable with my body, though I was fine with everyone else. As soon as I saw all the people who were happy in their natural state I was all in.

We attended our first Eastern Naturist Gathering together in 1999, in western Massachusetts. We met a lot of new friends, enjoyed workshops that ranged from silly to educational, and danced. We danced a lot. Attending the gatherings every year became a must-do on our calendar.

As the years marched on we volunteered more and more. Our passion for the movement that naturism represents -- your body not defining who you are and the freedom to express yourself without clothing -- gives us the drive and dedication to want to do more.

My experience with naturism, guided largely and lovingly by the many members of TNSF and by the staff of the organziation, has formed who I am today. I am more confident in myself and my value as a person that I was 20 years ago. I have experienced unexpected kindness and love from strangers (and friends) that are often absent outside of our community.

The Naturist Society was run as though it were a non-profit for over 25 years until it officially became a non-profit in 2017. The organization works to expand membership and increase social acceptance of appropriate public nudity for social good.

**Disclaimer: I am the current Chairman of the Naturist Society Foundation Board of Directors.