The Ark of Safety
A harm reduction and shelter program centering the needs of LGBTQ+ persons. Founded in 2021, The Ark of Safety Safe Haven addresses the need for housing a opportunities including gender affirming emergency housing. Using a trauma informed approach ad priidg a trauma-informed space, The ark of safety aims to improve living conditions of homeless LGBTQ+ individuals – specifically prioritizing the safety and needs of Transwomen of color who often avoid traditional shelters due the very real threat of violence. Members and staff of The Ark of Safety will modeling for PASSIONAL Boutique at the Diabolique Ball.
The Maso Mutt Fund
Internal fundraising collected from Charity Play Stations, Dressing Room tips, etc. will be donated to the Maso Mutt Legacy Fund. This fund was created by Diamond Pearl via GALAEI as a loving memorial to a recently departed community activist Maso.
The Maso Mutt Legacy Fund supports black and brown queer, trans and nonbinary/gender nonconforming people their desire to explore their own leather, latex and kink journey. We know that leather/latex/kink is fun. However it is also life changing in many ways. We also recognize and understand that leather/latex/kink can be expensive as well. Whether it is access to fetish gear, travel, or access to events, the costs can sometimes deter individuals away from engaging in their passion, curiousity, and exploration in the community. The Maso Mutt Legacy Fund will help support Black/Brown, Queer, Trans, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming folks in their leather journey beginnings. The recipient of the Legacy Fund will be able to choose to utilize the financial support received to attend a leather event of their choosing, or towards affirming fetish gear of their choosing.