Free Hugs. One Day at a Time.
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“One dreamer’s idea can be the foundation of many.” —Victoria Vigil, Founder & CEO
Where future mentors and therapists aid in the support of our community for free.
Welcome to the ultimate grassroots project! Designed for LGBT+ youth and adults aged 12-25, our multi-level community hopes for a better world to start with us.
Whether they’re trying a volunteer, donor, or sponsor for the first time or a seasoned mentor, we hope you will support our dream of a better, brighter future for our youth, all while watching them blossom into amazing humans. At Mom and Dad Hug Coalition, we don’t just talk, we act on our dreams.
❊ Hugs Save Lives
Born to Care. Built to Show It.
Phase 1
Create a supportive team of volunteers and gain enough donations to turn this project into a 501c3 corporation. Create community action to support those who no longer have support of their families.
Raise money for safeguarding
Provide Hugs to the Community
Gaining support through donors, sponsors, and volunteers
Gain 501c3 Corporation Status
Phase 2
Create a crisis and mentor hotline for LGBT youth ages 12-25. Continue the education of the community and create advocates. Seek licensed counselors who would provide free therapy on the hotline for low-income and underinsured LGBT+ members.
Local and Statewide Hotline
Advocacy
Education & Awareness
Represent Youth and Adults at Events
Phase 3
Expand the hotline from local to Statewide and then Nationwide. Create a homeless shelter for LGBT+ youth where they can finish school, get access to therapy, mentorship, and community programs to facilitate a successful transition to the adult community.
Nationwide Hotline
Homeless Shelter/Dorms
Access to Therapists and Case Managers
Access to Pro bono Emancipation Lawyers
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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A grassroots project is a community-based project that often work from the “ground up” to address a specific issue or cause. It emphasizes collective action and local participation prioritizing the needs of those effected directly by the issue.
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This grassroots project was founded June 26, 2025 and the website launched during PRIDEFEST June 28,2025. We are excited for your interest in working with us. Any end every bit of help matters! Donations are a primary goal of ensuring that the goals of this grassroots are being met.
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To provide social networking and get this project moving! If you have any feedback or concern would love to hear from you!
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Once enough donations have been received, each staff member and volunteer including the CEO will go through a criminal background check to ensure the safety and security of each person made contact with. Each contact with staff will be confidential and records will be kept of the meeting to ensure the security of the client and ensure that the staff is maintaining ethical standards amd boundaries.