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Why I Chose The Trevor Project: A Cause Close to My Heart

 



As many of you know, June is Pride Month, and at The Celebratory Collection, I wanted to do more than create Pride merchandise—I wanted to give back to a cause that truly makes a difference. That's why I decided that $1 from every Pride item sold will be donated to The Trevor Project.

What Is The Trevor Project?

The Trevor Project is the leading nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people. Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award-winning short film Trevor, the organization was created after recognizing the need for support services for LGBTQ+ youth who were struggling with depression, bullying, isolation, and suicidal thoughts.

Today, The Trevor Project provides:

  • 24/7 crisis counseling through phone, text, and chat
  • Mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth
  • Research on LGBTQ+ youth mental health
  • Advocacy for safer and more inclusive communities
  • TrevorSpace, an online community where LGBTQ+ youth can connect and find support

Their mission is simple but powerful: to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.

Why This Matters

Mental health is something I care deeply about.

Many of you have followed my own healing journey. I've shared my experiences with trauma, depression, therapy, and learning how to celebrate myself after years of not feeling worthy enough to do so. Healing isn't easy, and no one should have to go through it alone.

The Trevor Project reminds me of something I strongly believe:

Everyone deserves to feel seen. Everyone deserves support. Everyone deserves to know that their life matters.

For LGBTQ+ youth, having even one supportive person in their life can make a huge difference. The Trevor Project works every day to be that support when someone feels alone, scared, or hopeless.

Why I Chose Them

As a proud bisexual woman and the founder of The Celebratory Collection, Pride Month is personal to me.

My brand was built on the idea that people should celebrate themselves—not just on birthdays or major milestones, but every single day. Whether you're healing, growing, discovering who you are, or simply trying to make it through a difficult season, you deserve to be celebrated.

Supporting The Trevor Project felt like a natural extension of that mission.

When you purchase a Pride item from The Celebratory Collection, you're not just buying a product. You're helping support an organization that provides life-saving resources, hope, and community to young people who may need it most.

A Small Purchase Can Make a Big Difference

This Pride Month, every Pride item sold helps support a cause that aligns with everything The Celebratory Collection stands for:

🌈 Love
💜 Acceptance
✨ Healing
🎉 Celebration
🤝 Community

Thank you for supporting my small business and helping me give back.

Together, let's celebrate Pride, celebrate ourselves, and help remind someone that they are never alone.

With love,

Zitaqwa Muhammad
Founder, The Celebratory Collection

🌈 $1 from every Pride item sold will be donated to The Trevor Project throughout Pride Month. 💜

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