Empowerment

National Vitiligo Bond Inc Foundation #GAGives on #GivingTuesday

October 23, 2017 - By 


 

 

 

Georgia Gives Day on #GivingTuesday is November 28th 2017! 

Help make Georgia’s biggest day of giving even bigger: Show your love on November 28th by giving to National Vitiligo Bond Inc Foundation aka Vitiligo Bond Inc (VBI)! By contributing a little, together we can do a lot to further our mission.

 

VBI’s goal is to raise $10,000. Your gift will support youth and adults in our vitiligo community in our program empowerment initiatives as they create a resilient and vibrant vitiligo community. Be a philanthropist. Help VBI reach this goal!

When you support VBI on GA Gives Day  #GivingTuesday you are…..

Helping VBI continue to be a beacon of hope for our teenage youth like Emily who was bullied and once contemplated suicide.  Emily is one of our online volunteer youth advocates and wanted us to post her photos to show her courage and inspire others in her empowering photo shoot. 

Helping VBI continue educational awareness programs in schools so that youth coping with vitiligo will be nurtured, supported, and prepared to learn instead of being bullied for their vitiligo. Today thanks to Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson we now have Bill 213 introduced into congress for bullying.  No matter where you are and you live with vitiligo you see now in the news everyone stepping up and talking about how they were bullied because of having vitiligo.  Help us to continue to make a difference for the vitiligo community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helping VBI continue to create and produce awareness events for our youth and adults to come out and shine with us.

 

Helping VBI to continue to guide, mentor, coordinate and light a spark for new support groups around the USA. Helping VBI to make the invisible visible!

 

 

 

Helping VBI continue to support members in our community who are in transition and need monetary support.

Helping VBI continue to continue to help raise the self-esteem of our members with our empowerment self-esteem mak eover and fashion photo shoots. In addition to helping our members learn new ways to wear make-up if they want to camouflage their white patches.

 

 

Helping VBI engage residents and partners to craft innovative, culturally sound, community-driven education initiatives, building on community assets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helping National Vitiligo Bond Inc Foundation (VBI), Georgia continue to be a thriving, vibrant, and diverse community where all residents’ voices are heard and where all community members work together to transform quality of life.

Please consider giving to National Vitiligo Bond Inc Foundation  on November 28th 2017!

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VBI relies on the generous support of individuals to make long term investments in the vitiligo community. Give A Click to make a secure and tax deductible gift today

Other Ways to Give

You can also mail your tax-deductible gift to: Vitiligo Bond Inc, PO Box 1541, Red Oak, GA 30272

Natasha Pierre McCarthy is the visionary founder of the National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation (Vitiligo Bond), a nonprofit devoted to supporting and empowering individuals living with vitiligo. Drawing inspiration from her experiences as a Christian business professor and the guidance of her pastor, Natasha turned a God-inspired vision into reality—creating a platform that educates, uplifts, and connects those affected by vitiligo. Vitiligo Bond promotes awareness through innovative educational initiatives, including Vitiligo 101 sessions at Emory University with Dr. Holla, community events, social media campaigns, partnerships with support groups, and collaborations with public figures and state leaders. By fostering a strong, supportive community, Vitiligo Bond ensures that no one with vitiligo feels alone. Through tireless advocacy, Vitiligo Bond and its dedicated volunteers have been instrumental in securing Governor Proclamations in multiple states, officially recognizing Vitiligo Awareness in Georgia, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia... The organization has also supported the launch of vitiligo focused support groups and nonprofits both nationally and internationally. Well-known brands have collaborated with Vitiligo Bond, featuring models from the organization to destigmatize vitiligo and promote inclusivity. Natasha’s work has earned recognition from Congressman Hank Johnson, whose support helped bring national attention to vitiligo awareness, including acknowledgment by President Barack Obama administration during Vitiligo Awareness Month in June. Current efforts also include legislative initiatives (HRES 792) to address bullying and advocate for youth affected by vitiligo. Believing that everyone is created with a purpose and deserves a full, vibrant life, Natasha reminds us, “We all have the ability to shine.” Vitiligo Bond remains steadfast in its mission to raise awareness, promote self-acceptance, support those facing bullying, destigmatize vitiligo, and advance research toward understanding and ultimately curing vitiligo.