The Question That Started It All
Why do so many powerful movements lack a simple way to fundraise through merch?
We saw what else was out there: pop-up stores profiting off protest, vague claims about proceeds, no transparency, no accountability.
Movement organizations were missing out on the energy — and the dollars — while supporters wanted to help but didn't always know how.
That wasn't the model we wanted.
PROOF OF CONCEPT
In early 2025, a few of us — Vivian Chang, Jessie Hankins, and Keegan Goudiss — decided to do something about it.
Jessie had an idea: what if we launched a "Call for Humanity" sticker pack — something people could wear or share when they felt helpless watching the news?
We printed an initial batch. They sold out almost overnight.
We realized we weren't just selling stickers. We were building a platform — one that could connect movements with supporters who wanted to help, but didn't always know how.
who we are
We're a nonprofit because we believe in transparency and accountability. No corporate markup. No fine print. 95% of net proceeds go directly to the cause.
Keegan brought more than 20 years of experience running digital campaigns for progressive causes. Vivian brought decades of building systems rooted in the communities this work serves, and Jessie brought the creative spark that lit the whole thing. Together, we realized we weren't just selling stickers — we were building a platform to help community-led organizations raise funds when it matters most.
WHAT WE'RE BUILDING
Most "resistance" merch shops profit off movements, with vague claims about proceeds and no transparency - leaving the organizations doing the work out of the loop. We flipped the script.
Artists design. Community organizations lead. We handle production and fulfillment. Supporters get quality merch and fund real impact. Every purchase puts money and energy directly into the hands of the people already making change in their communities.
We design and fulfill the merch. They keep organizing. You fund their work — just by showing up in what you wear.
Creators for Humanity is a nonprofit merch platform connecting artists and frontline organizations fighting for a more just future.
We exist because:
Many grassroots orgs don’t have the bandwidth to manage merch. They’re missing out on the community power it can unlock.
Too many companies profit from "cause merch" without actually supporting the people doing the work.
The progressive movement needs shared infrastructure that matches the energy of the moment.
We help nonprofits raise money, build culture, and inspire action with powerful designs that light up t-shirts, tote bags, street signs, sidewalks, timelines, rallies, and beyond.
We’re not just selling merch. We’re funding a movement.
Artists design merch inspired by the issues that move them.
We produce and sell it, with no upfront cost to our partner orgs.
All net proceeds support frontline groups, with full transparency and impact tracking.
Supporters wear, share, and spread the message.
To make it easy for people to wear the change and fund the fight while building a cultural engine that supports artists, uplifts communities, and powers real, lasting justice.