Our village is made up of queer youth and adults, straight allies, business leaders, volunteers, staff, school administrators, community partners, Board, etc. Every day JASMYN strives to bring all these constituencies to the front line to show our Pride in being who we are, individually and collectively, and to say how integral LGBTQIA+ folx are to our community and the world.
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Do you have old gold and silver items lying around and don’t know what to do with them? Donate things like necklaces, single earrings, coins, rings you no longer wear, etc. to JASMYN and help raise funds in support of young folx who need a hand up. Let’s create something meaningful together.
Email us at the “more information” button below and we’ll be in touch to tell you more.
Special Opportunities to Help LGBTQIA+ Youth at JASMYN
It’s Always a Good Time for Pantry Drive!
Heartfelt thanks to our monthly Pantry Champions and everyone who’s been keeping up with our quarterly Pantry Drives. We are still finding the demand outpaces the supply, so your efforts to give the pantry a boost are very much appreciated.
Thank you for standing with JASMYN youth in this meaningful way! We will gratefully accept items from our wish list at any time, and remember, the invitation’s always open to visit our Amazon wish list.
Thank you for standing with JASMYN youth in this meaningful way!
Join Us for “Basketball for All” Night with the Jacksonville Waves!
🌈🏀 Basketball, community, and a great cause? Count us in! 🌈🏀
Join JASMYN and the Jacksonville Waves on Friday, August 7 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for Basketball for All Night! A portion of every ticket sold goes back to JASMYN, so you can catch an exciting game and support LGBTQIA+ young people at the same time.
The Waves are a professional women’s basketball team based in Jacksonville and they are building momentum to go to the Championship this season with the best record in the league!
🎟️ Snag your tickets now at this link and let’s pack the arena with love, inclusion, and team spirit! See you on the court!
There are many more ways to contribute to the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth through our organization
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Our Pantry plays an important role in the well-being of JASMYN youth, particularly those who are experiencing homelessness, but we are struggling to keep up with the demand. Help us address this critical need by serving as a Pantry Champion, a meaningful and direct way to assist JASMYN youth. Bring your friends, family and colleagues together to hold a big, beautiful month-long drive for JASMYN, then we’ll set a date for you and your crew to deliver the items and fill up the Pantry. Contact Liz to reserve your month: development@jasmyn.org
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JASMYN is partnering with Kamala's Kloset to provide clothing, shoes, accessories, etc. to JASMYN youth. We no longer accept donations of used clothing, etc. at the JASMYN campus and we’re referring supporters with these items to Kamala's Kloset. This gender-affirming clothing closet resource provides transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people access to clothing and accessories within a safe space, helping to ease anxiety and dysphoria often experienced in retail stores. Items are free to those in need.
Kamala’s Kloset accepts masculine and feminine clothing, shoes, accessories, and new/unopened makeup.
All clothing donations must be in “NEW OR GENTLY USED” condition, washed, ironed, and on hangers.
Email Kamala’s Kloset at lotusflowerprojectinfo@gmail.com or call 904-228-2055 for more information.
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Click HERE to make a donation through our secure database. Thank you for your support!
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Click HERE to make a tribute donation in honor/memory of someone special, and we’ll send a note to acknowledge your kind gesture.
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If you’d prefer to make your donation with a check, please address it to JASMYN, P.O. Box 2973, Jacksonville, FL 32203. Thank you for your support!
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Host a JASMYN benefit and make a meaningful impact! Click HERE to explore our guidelines for this type of donation. Email development@jasmyn.org with questions.
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JASMYN offers exciting sponsorship opportunities for our two annual Signature Events, Youth Events, and Community Events. Email development@jasmyn.org to learn more about how you can make a difference!
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At JASMYN, food is love! If food is your love language, you can make a meaningful impact by sponsoring a meal for a JASMYN program. Donate using this form or email development@jasmyn.org to learn more!
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Turn your credit card rewards into support for LGBTQIA+ youth! Consider converting your points into gift cards from retailers like Publix or Walmart and donating them to JASMYN. Your generosity helps provide essential resources for the teens and young adults we serve! Email development@jasmyn.org to learn more!
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Leave a lasting legacy with JASMYN! Consider naming JASMYN in your will or making us the beneficiary of your 401K, life insurance, or other planned gift. Your generosity will support LGBTQIA+ youth for generations to come. Email development@jasmyn.org to learn more!
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Healthy Minds Fund
Supports services addressing higher anxiety and depression rates in LGBTQIA+ youth, offering safe spaces for healing, trust, and community connection. These include:
Care coordination for youth experiencing homelessness
Gender-affirming counselors
Health and wellness services
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Kicked Out Fund
Supports services and resources for youth who have been rejected by family and other communities. These include:
Rapid Rehousing Program
Rental/Utility Assistance
ACCESS Daily Drop-In for Care Coordination and the Food & Hygiene Pantry
Shower and Laundry Suites
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What Feeds Us Fund
Supports JASMYN’s meal program. We provide food at our on-campus programs for youth experiencing homelessness and offer takeaway totes. Either way, it takes a village to feed young people, and this includes:
Hot meals onsite
Grab-and-go packs
Meal/food delivery to high-risk youth
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Youth Pride Fund
Supports programs and events that empower and embrace. These include:
Online programs for youth ages 13-18
Youth development programs like teen game night and drop-in yoga
Development of safe, in-person options for programs, events, and services
Wish Lists That Help JASMYN Teens & Young Adults
Our Amazon wish lists make it easy to give directly to those in need. Thank you for your support!
Note: Please add a “gift note” to the order or email a screenshot so we can attribute the gift to you when it arrives.
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Meals and snacks for on-the-go youth
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Natural hair care for Black hair
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Basic items needed by young people who are entering their new homes.
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We have an ongoing need for size M-XL plain T-shirts, boxer briefs, and lounge shorts.
JASMYN Merch NOW OPEN! Our JASMYN Merch Online Store is open and ready for your visit! Shop trendy, support empowerment. We are currently offering a variety of inclusive designs for the whole family. Every purchase contributes to uplifting LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. Join us in making a positive impact. The proceeds benefit the What Feeds Us Fund.
Consider giving appreciated securities to support JASMYN—contact our team for more information. Our Board of Directors has approved a Gift Acceptance Policy that outlines additional giving options. To explore annual opportunities and other ways to make an impact, email development@jasmyn.org.
JASMYN abides by the Donor Bill of Rights. Developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the Giving Institute, adoption of the Donor Bill of Rights is well accepted nationally as a “best practice” for nonprofit organizations.
Our organization has earned a 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency on Candid! Now, everyone can view our financial details and learn about the people at our organization. Check out our updated nonprofit profile on Candid or click on the platinum seal above. We’re also rated by Charity Navigator. You can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.
JASMYN (the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network Inc.) of Jacksonville, FL, is a 501(c)(3) organization.
EIN: 59-3284175. Donations are tax-deductible.