The Carebear Initiative Because we care.
Building a bear collective for LGBTQIA+ solidarity and care.
A safe space for queer people.
Bears have long been celebrated as an inclusive community, a space built on body positivity, care, and belonging. But too often, that inclusivity stays at the level of intention. Racism, transphobia, misogyny and body-shaming still exist within bear spaces, and we rarely see our community actively showing up against it.
We want to change that.
Supporting a whole community.
We help LGBTQIA+ collectives with the logistical work that often goes unseen: setting up events, batch cooking for gatherings, supporting elderly LGBT people, and more.
Want to know more or get involved?
Meet the initiative or sign up.
We’re trained and armed with love.
Trained, recognizable Carebears present at queer events, available for a hand, a hug, or a listening ear. No one should feel alone in our spaces.
Got more questions?
Read our Q&A for more details on our actions and the way we do them!