Free Hugs T-shirts - $30Free Hugs Stickers -$1Free Parent Hugs logo Sticker- $1100% of proceeds go to supporting our Queer Youth events and attending community events across the Okanagan.

PLEASE read in full. Membership with Free Parent Hugs Okanagan is a meaningful way to stand alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their families 🏳️‍🌈We are a volunteer-led collective of affirming parents and allies who believe in the inherent dignity and equality of every member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We stand for love, acceptance, and respect, and we are committed to supporting diverse families and gender-diverse individuals in every space.Our mission is to bring together a caring, visible community that offers open arms, listening ears, and steady support — while celebrating the beautiful spectrum of human identity. We are a registered not-for-profit organization.Why Join?By becoming a member, you help us:Show up at community events with compassion and visibilityCreate safe, affirming spaces for youth and familiesEnsure every child knows they are loved and welcomed, just as they areStrengthen a network of support across the OkanaganMembership Volunteer ProcessTraining (Please watch this 25-minute training video, before proceeding to Membership Application) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNRhDTkuui2LJ6cPU6Io6EB0fN1BFu0i/viewOnce you complete your Membership application you will receive an email to Sign the "Volunteer Agreement" online form.We invite you to take a few moments to complete your Membership Volunteer Application and become part of the Hugs Crew in the Okanagan 🫂Please allow up to one hour to complete the full application process (this includes watching the above video). Only group administrators will have access to your responses.Together, we can continue building a community rooted in love, affirmation, and belonging