7 Ways to Give: Building Liberation, Care, and Community Together
Options to Give, Grow, and Build Community
It’s Giving Tuesday—a day to honor the power of reciprocity, community care, and collective transformation. At Make Shi(f)t Happen, I believe in the profound impact of giving and receiving. Today, I’m inviting you to join me in creating a ripple effect of liberation and healing.
This Giving Tuesday, I’m excited to share 7 powerful ways we can give back, uplift our communities, and invest in liberation. These opportunities are rooted in reciprocity and the belief that collective care transforms not just individuals but entire systems.
Whether you’re supporting organizations doing the work, investing in tools for healing and growth, or helping meet immediate needs through mutual aid, each act of giving contributes to the collective liberation we’re striving for.
This Giving Tuesday, let’s make our generosity a radical act of community care and liberation. I’m offering several ways for us to give and build together—whether it’s through supporting education, contributing to mutual aid, or gifting transformational tools to others. Giving is about reciprocity, and every act of care and contribution helps us move closer to collective liberation.
Here’s how you can participate in this cycle of giving:
1. Give the Gift of Liberation Education
This Giving Tuesday, share the gift of liberation with someone you love—or invest in your own journey. Through December 7th, you can access or gift 50% off the annual subscription to Liberation Education.
By subscribing, you or your recipient will gain:
Exclusive access to decolonization resources and workshops.
Tools for dismantling oppressive systems and fostering healing.
A community of like-minded changemakers committed to transformation.
Ready to give the gift of liberation? Claim the 50% Off Gift Here
2. Support the Ethos Classical School Fundraiser
Ethos Classical isn’t just a school—it’s a sanctuary for brilliance. It’s where my kids are immersed in a learning environment that is intentionally Black-centered, celebrates the full spectrum of humanity, and ensures every child thrives in a space of love and excellence.
The school’s mission is one I deeply believe in, and they are raising funds to add on a playground as they have expanded the learning space as well. This addition will help continue providing this incredible, affirming education for all their students. Your support can help Ethos continue to be a beacon of equity, creativity, and empowerment for Black and Brown children.
Make a contribution here: Donation Link
Your donation to Ethos isn’t just a gift—it’s an investment in the future leaders of liberation.
3. Contribute to the Make Shi(f)t Happen Barn Raising Mutual Aid Fund
This Giving Tuesday, we’re also building tangible support for those in our communities who need it most. The Barn Raising Mutual Aid Fund is an extension of my belief in community care and collective responsibility. This fund is designed to support individuals in financial need and address the immediate needs of the broader community.
Your contributions help:
Provide emergency financial assistance to those facing hardship.
Fund community-driven initiatives that center healing and equity.
Sustain spaces for intentional intersectional growth and connection.
Mutual aid is about more than charity—it’s about redistributing resources to ensure everyone’s needs are met. Together, we build a world where no one is left behind.
Contribute to the fund here: Donate on Venmo
4. Give the Gift of Liberation Education
Offer someone the tools for their liberation journey by gifting a 50% off annual subscription to Liberation Education—or subscribe yourself and join the movement! Through this subscription, you or your recipient will access:
Workshops and resources for decolonization.
Guides for navigating boundaries and oppressive systems.
A community of changemakers focused on intentional healing and liberation.
Start giving here: Claim the Offer
5. Invest in Transformation with 20% Off Tools
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that empower us to grow. I’m offering 20% off two transformational tools:
Intersectionality of Liberation Workshop: Explore overlapping systems of oppression and learn actionable strategies for change.
Join HereNavigating Family Dynamics Holiday Guide: Learn to set boundaries, stay rooted in your values, and navigate challenging family dynamics with care.
Grab Your Guide
6. Support Helping Empower Youth (HEY!)
Helping Empower Youth (HEY!) is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to systemic issues affecting young people in underserved communities. Their programs focus on education, mentorship, and providing essential resources to empower youth to reach their full potential.
Your donation helps HEY! continue their transformative work, ensuring that young people have the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Learn more and donate here: Support HEY!
7. Help Fight Food Insecurity with Snack Sack
The Snack Sack is an incredible organization addressing food insecurity and systemic inequities by ensuring every child has access to healthy, culturally appropriate snacks. Their work is rooted in the belief that no child should face barriers to their growth and learning because of hunger.
By giving to Snack Sack, you’re directly supporting a foundation of care, nourishment, and equity for children in need.
Learn more and donate here: Support Snack Sack
Why Giving Matters
Giving is a radical act of love. Whether you support Ethos Classical’s mission, contribute to mutual aid, or gift a tool for liberation, your actions ripple outward, transforming lives and communities. Every contribution, no matter the size, creates ripples of impact. Join me in making Giving Tuesday a celebration of what’s possible when we all come together to care for each other and build the world we want to see. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday about connection, care, and creating a world where all of us can thrive.
P.S. If you upgrade and become a paid member today, you’ll receive the Navigating Family Dynamics Holiday Guide for FREE as a special gift of gratitude this Giving Tuesday! Don’t miss this chance to deepen your liberation journey and tackle the holiday season with care and confidence. 🎁
In solidarity and liberation,
Desireé B. Stephens
Educator | Counselor | Community Builder
Founder, Make Shi(f)t Happen