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 pride in being who we are, individually and collectively, and say how integral LGBTQIA+ folx are to our community and the world.

Special Opportunities to Help LGBTQIA+ Youth at JASMYN

Pantry Donation Drop-off! Huge thanks to our Pantry Champions and everyone pitching in for our quarterly Pantry Drives! Keeping our pantry stocked means JASMYN youth have access to nourishing food when they need it most. Gift cards are also a great way to help—whether covering groceries, a bus ride to vital services, or just easing a tough day. Click the button below to see how you can make a difference, and don’t forget our Amazon wish lists for easy ways to give. Thank you for showing up for JASMYN teens and young adults!

There are many more ways to contribute to the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth through our organization

  • 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

  • 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 for more information.

  • Click HERE to donate through a secure database

  • Make a tribute donation in honor of someone special.

  • You can send us a check addressed to JASMYN, P.O. Box 2973, Jacksonville, FL 32203

  • Host a JASMYN benefit and make a meaningful impact! Click HERE to explore our guidelines for this type of donation.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

JASMYN Program Funding Opportunities

  • 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

    Support Healthy Minds Fund

  • 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

    Support Kicked Out Fund

  • 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

    Support What Feed Us Fund

  • 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

    Support Youth Pride Fund

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.

JASMYN Merch NOW OPEN! Our NEW JASMYN Merch Online Store is now open! Shop trendy, support empowerment. We are currently offering inclusive holiday 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.

We’re rated by Charity Navigator! You can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations. Our organization earned a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency! 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 gold seal below.

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.