After doing a bit of thinking on causes that are near and dear to my heart I ended up deciding on The Vera Project. The Vera Project is an all ages nonprofit space that is dedicated to fostering a community that encourages personal and community transformation. They focus on doing this through encouraging youth-driven engagement in the music and art scene in Seattle. VERA has a music venue, screen print shop, recording studio, art gallery and all of these spaces are safe for radical self-expression. The Vera Project often hosts volunteer driven concerts, and art gallery shows. They also have art education classes that include screen printing, live and recorded sound, concert lighting, zine-making, DJing, and more. The Vera Project also advocates for community-centered cultural spaces, the DIY Scene and universal access and opportunity in the arts.
I believe that creating communities around art and creativity is extremely important to a society, especially giving a space for young people to meet and partake in safe and creative activities that expand their horizons and open opportunities. This is why I think that The Vera Project is so important for our community.