So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit for the Left Hand Path? Buckle Up!
Starting a nonprofit focused on supporting those who walk the Left Hand Path? That’s a bold move—and it’s not for the faint of heart. I’ve decided a blog is the best way to share my journey, so here it is.
It has long been my dream to create a nonprofit organization that offers an inclusive and supportive space for those following the practices of the Left Hand Path. Our voices deserve to be heard, and our beliefs are valid. They shape our individuality and form the essence of who we are.
Throughout my life, I’ve witnessed the alienation people face due to the stigma surrounding these practices. The prejudice, fueled by ignorance and fear, tears families apart, costs people their jobs, and leads to painful social rejection. It’s time to end this cycle of hate and build bridges of understanding.
On top of all that, imagine navigating the world as a disabled, gender-queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent person, raising a gender-queer, neurodivergent child. The challenges are immense, but here I am—ready to scale those mountains and bring this vision to life. Without the incredible support of my friends and chosen family, I’m not sure Lux Sanctum Inferni would have come together as quickly as it did.
Now that LSI is here, we face new hurdles, like securing funding to grow and sustain our work. From food and clothing drives to providing a safe, sacred space for people to gather (currently hosted in my own home), we’re striving to serve our community in meaningful ways. We also aim to spread educational materials and collaborate with groups facing similar stigmas, like sex-positive organizations.
Running an organization takes more manpower than you’d think—yet it’s mostly driven by a few dedicated individuals. We’re actively seeking volunteers, but building trust takes time. For now, we’re doing what we can with what we have. And don’t get me started on the financial side of things—LOL! But somehow, I always find a way to make it work.
Events are a great way to bring people together and raise funds. But I don’t want to be that person constantly asking for donations or pushing merchandise. For me, it’s about connection and support, not passing the offering plate. Everyone is dealing with financial strain these days, so I make the most out of the genuine interactions I have with LSI’s members.
There’s a lot that goes into running an organization, and I’ll be sharing more in future posts. My main goal with this blog is to show that this organization is about the people. I’m not trying to get rich or be a rock star (though that would be pretty cool!). I’m just a person who cares deeply about creating positive change in a community that matters to me.
Thanks for reading, and most importantly, “Hail you for being true to yourself!”
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