Our Partnership with DTLA Proud
"We are committed to celebrating everyone's story, spreading optimism, growing our community and expanding our definition of diversity. By the community. For the community." - DTLA Proud
A non-profit organization focusing on bringing strength and empowerment to the local LGBTQ+ & Ally community in DTLA, DTLA Proud utilizes visibility, volunteerism, partnerships, and events to bring together safe spaces for all people to thrive. In cohesion with their mission, DTLA Proud's many fundraisers have gone to building a community center aimed at providing services such as counseling, testing, financial advisers, career consulting, mental health and substance abuse, mentorship programs, senior support and more to the DTLA public.
IN 2019
Our Opportunity
It all began in 2019 when KFKF was granted the incredible opportunity to become a vendor at the iconic DTLA Proud Festival for the very first time. This marked a significant milestone for KFKF, as it allowed us to showcase our delicious offerings to the LGBTQ+ community in-person at an event.
DTLA Proud provided our early KFKF staff with a free of charge brand consulting session as well as provided a custom built space in their festival for the KFKF team. Our team learned so much from the DTLA Proud team and we are honored to be able to continue to work with such a great organization.
IN 2021
We Became Sponsors
KFKF PROUDly sponsored the marketplace tents allowing various growing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to have a space at the DTLA Proud Festival free of charge. We wanted to give back to the community and show the kindness we have been given by the DTLA Proud team back in 2019.
IN 2023
Our Partnership
In 2023, the partnership between KFKF and DTLA Proud reached new heights of collaboration and community-building. DTLA Proud graciously offered KFKF a month-long pop-up shop experience at their ART Community Center, located at the iconic BLOC LA. In this immersive KFKF in-store experience, we also highlighted other queer owned businesses (such Slushropes and ClayClops Ceramics), showcasing a variety of colorful, handmade goods.The month-long pop-up shop at the DTLA Proud ART Community Center became a thriving hub of positivity, creativity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
OTHER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Cyclepaths® for AIDS/Lifecycle
KFKF has proudly sponsored and partnered with CyclePaths, a queer bicycle team whose mission is to amplify BIPOC voices in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We proudly sponsored their uniforms for their 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise funds and awareness in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
FEATURED BLOG
Hungry and Proud: DTLA Pop-Up Shop Experience & the History of KFKF and DTLA Proud
The partnership between KFKF and DTLA Proud has been a vibrant and inspiring journey, filled with mutual support, inclusivity, and aligning missions. celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. It all...
