Lace to Liberation is committed to providing footwear and connecting LGBTQIA+ Chicagoans to housing, job placement, and HIV prevention services. Our broader goal extends beyond footwear, aiming to foster holistic well-being for individuals facing multiple challenges.
Our mission is to inspire, elevate, and empower by providing suitable shoes and acting as a resource hub for those facing adversities.
Beverly Ross is a distinguished activist and HIV Prevention Specialist known for her pivotal role in advancing Lace to Liberation’s mission. With a career dedicated to sexual health education and advocacy, Beverly drives initiatives that provide crucial resources and empower communities.
We want to ensure every LGBTQIA+ individual has access to adequate footwear, promoting confidence, self-expression, and overall well-being.
Addresses multifaceted challenges by providing resources for housing, job placement, and HIV prevention. Lace to Liberation actively engages in HIV prevention strategies, offering education, resources, and support to reduce transmission risks within our community.
Recognizing the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those involved in sex work, Lace to Liberation implements harm reduction strategies to address substance abuse. We provide information, support, and access to resources for safer practices.
LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing footwear
insecurities face increased risks of foot-related health
issues, including infections, blisters, and injuries.
Footwear insecurities contribute to feelings of self consciousness and low self-esteem, impacting mental
health and overall well-being.
Lack of suitable footwear can hinder access to
employment opportunities, education, and social
inclusion, perpetuating cycles of poverty and
marginalization within the LGBTQIA+ community.
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to provide comprehensive mental health services to those in need.
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Emporium Arcade Bar 1336 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
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Emporium Arcade Bar 1336 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
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