Special thank you to Dani Navarro for the amazing art and inspiration. I cannot recommend this artist enough if you are looking for commission work.
When I first moved to the Triangle I was repeatedly told that there “wasn’t a strong kink scene” around here. Obviously that’s not true, and I hope this event makes that fact very clear. This was a bit of a passion project for me because of those statements. I’ve always been passionate about the things that are physically close to home for me. My community, my city, the people that make those up, and the spaces they inhabit.
I wanted to make yall aware of a few local organizations, not for donations (although I’m sure that’s appreciated), but more so for real opportunities to get your hands dirty. Obviously there are monumental problems that exist across the world right now, many in or stemming from our own country, but I would ask for the moment you look closer to home.
Protests and movements and support and relief are ABSOLUTELY vital to our future, but so are the smaller things that are happening in our own communities. If you’re finding yourself increasingly anxious, I would offer you this advice. Look close to home and do something with your hands that can push the community you inhabit forward into a future you want to be a part of.
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The Great Raleigh Cleanup
Dedicated to creating a litter-free Raleigh through the power of community. Our mission is to embrace the strength of community to ensure litter-free neighborhoods for all. Group Cleanups offer an opportunity to join local volunteers in removing litter from roadsides, greenways, and creeks.
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Animal Park at the Conservators Center
Strives to provide a premier educational experience at every level of zoological involvement. Volunteers are found at every level of the organization and no previous experience is required to become a volunteer. You will gain unique and invaluable experience by working alongside our staff, building unforgettable memories, and developing a deep understanding of animal welfare and the management of the species in our care.
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LGBT Center of Raleigh
Our mission is to serve, empower, and advocate for the well-being of our diverse LGBTQ+ communities. Volunteers undertake a variety of tasks and have a key role in keeping the Center operating smoothly. Typical responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering and returning phone calls, responding to inquiries about programs or the Center, assisting with our library, and participating in projects.
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SEEDS
Founded in 1994, SEEDS is a two-acre urban garden and kitchen classroom in the heart of Durham. SEEDS develops the capacity of young people to respect life, the earth, and each other through growing, cooking, and sharing food. There are many ways to get involved – and get your hands dirty – at SEEDS! Community Volunteering, Group Volunteering, Community Service
Just wanted to say thank you again for being a part of this community. even as I write this I’m getting misty eyed at the recognition that I really have a home in the triangle. Though I only moved here in 2022, the warmth I’ve been shown by the various communities in this metropolitan area (kink or otherwise) has been absolutely overwhelming and has afforded me a level of familiarity that I did not expect for several more years. So, thank you for that, thank you to Zeitgeist being kind enough to open its doors on short notice when the event was moved, and, perhaps most importantly, thank you for coming.
-Brew