COMMUNITY + CAUSES
Metalsmith Society's three pillars are KINDNESS, COMMUNITY + EDUCATION. The community part for me has always meant we are inclusive of all people, we share our opinions and knowledge in a way that allows people to feel safe and welcomed. Metalsmith Society is supported by some sponsorship and most importantly all of you, but through your generosity I am able to make charitable donations. Here are a few resources and organizations I support, I recognize there are many more out there but it is a start.
We Wield The Hammer
We Wield the Hammer exists to provide metalsmith training to women of African descent in Oakland and Dakar.
https://www.wewieldthehammer.org/
The ACLU
The ACLU has been at the center of nearly every major civil liberties battle in the U.S. for over 100 years.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
Unicef COVID-19 Relief
Even before the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global health emergency, UNICEF had rushed six metric tons of medical supplies to the front lines. To date, UNICEF has delivered tens of millions of protective items for health workers, medical equipment and hygiene supplies.
One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As an environmental charity, we're on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees! ONE DOLLAR. ONE TREE.
