Support These Orgs Driving Social and Environmental Change This Giving Tuesday

Since True was formed nearly two decades ago, we’ve seen time and again how entrepreneurship can change the world. Our focus has always been on empowering entrepreneurs who have a vision to make a deep and lasting impact, and in 2020 we made the decision to extend our support to founders working in social impact. 

We launched TrueVentures.org because social entrepreneurs and the ventures they lead have the greatest potential to drive change in powerful ways. So far, we’ve supported 19 organizations that have what it takes to create global social returns and solutions to the kinds of big problems traditional VC has overlooked. 

If you’re looking to make a donation this Giving Tuesday or before yearend on behalf of your company, please consider the organizations below. We’ve grouped them by their areas of impact and included links to where you can donate or support them otherwise. Thank you for considering these organizations and the founders behind them.

Supporting Equality 

Accion Opportunity Fund provides affordable loans, business education, and support services to small business owners, particularly those historically excluded from traditional financing options. Donate to AOF here.

Liberation Ventures advocates for racial repair in the U.S. by supporting the movement for reparations for Black Americans. Learn more and support LV here.

Reckon With helps individuals, who are racialized as white, repair racial harm in their communities by providing personalized support, peer groups, and skill-building resources aimed at fostering actionable responses to racial injustice. Make donations here.

Supporting Conservation & Sustainability 

The Ocean Cleanup removes plastic pollution from oceans and rivers through advanced cleanup systems and research-driven initiatives to protect marine ecosystems. Donate to The Ocean Cleanup here.

Rewilder is a crypto-native nonprofit that facilitates global land purchases for wildlife conservation, using blockchain technology to provide transparent donation tracking and support rewilding projects worldwide. Crypto donations may be made through the Rewilder app.

Renewables.org enables individuals to fund the rollout of solar energy in the Global South, maximizing carbon impact and supporting sustainable energy development through repayable microloans. Investments in the fund are accepted here.

SUAY is a Los Angeles-based sew shop that promotes the circular textile economy by upcycling fabric waste into stylish apparel and home goods. Shop the Suay clothing and home lines here. (Shown above: Suay Round Placemat made of deadstock linen.) 

Wild Salmon Center conserves wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim through science-based initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and community engagement to ensure the health of salmon populations and their habitats. Wild Salmon Center accepts donations.

Supporting Science & Research 

Experiment Foundation supports scientific research by funding cutting edge science experiments. See some of the projects, like coral reef monitoring, that have been enabled with the org’s support and donate here.

FLi Sci empowers first-generation and low-income students to pursue scientific careers by providing resources, mentorship, and access to research opportunities, addressing the barriers they face in STEM fields. Share information about FLi Sci programs with students interested in exploring STEM.

Supporting Youth Leadership & Education

8B Education Investments connects African students with accessible and fair student loans that enable them to study abroad. Follow the 8B story and spread the word about its programs. 

Black Outside is a Texas-based nonprofit that reconnects Black youth with nature through outdoor programming and leadership initiatives, creating a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts and advocates. Support Black Outside by buying merch or making a direct donation. (Black Outside’s Camp Founder Girl Camp Socks are shown above.) 

Empowr offers computer science education, mentorship, and paid internships to underserved youth in the Atlanta area, helping them build the necessary skills for careers in technology. Visit the company’s donation page to show your support. 

The Flight School reimagines the “gap year” and helps young people find their purpose through transformative programs that cultivate creativity, leadership, and a sense of purpose. Visit their website to learn more. 

The Kickback is based in Toronto and empowers youth in underserved communities by providing sneakers that facilitate athletic, artistic, and educational experiences. Learn more about The Kickback on their donation page.

Vocal Justice enables Black and Brown youth nationwide to become advocates for social change by fostering communication skills and critical consciousness through storytelling and leadership programs. Donate here.

Supporting Humanity

Ameelio provides free communication and educational tools to incarcerated individuals and their families, aiming to promote successful reentry and reduce recidivism. Donate here.

HikeClerb empowers women of color to heal through programs in the outdoors. Donate here or shop the Hike Clerb shop. (Shown above: Hike Clerb’s Bucket Hat and Shorts.)

Supporting Small Businesses 

Sanctuary for Sustainable Artistry revitalizes urban spaces for artists and micro-enterprises, promoting sustainable design and economic resilience within local communities. Support the org through a donation here.

And thank you to everyone in the True network and beyond who has supported TrueVentures.org this year.