The idea initially came from makeup artistJulissa Veras, who was already donating wigs on her own.
She would reach out to friends who had extra wigs lying around that they could afford to give away.
Then, she would gift those wigs to Black trans people in her community who needed them.
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Julissa Veras, founder of Laced Together.
The idea started largely as a project for safety.
It’s important," Veras tellsAllurevia a phone call.
Julissa Veras, founder of Laced Together.
So she reached out to friend and founder of FTGAsanni Armonto see if they could partner up.
“They do exactly what I needed in such a big way,” Veras explains.
So the duo connected and worked together to launch Laced Together on November 1.
Asanni Armon, founder of For The Gworls
The process of donating a wig to Laced Together is fairly simple.
Once the form is submitted, Veras will reach out to coordinate the wig’s shipping.
Sometimes that even includes reconstructing a wig or making an entirely new one.
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During our call, in fact, she was in the middle of combining two donated wigs into one.
“It’s a very tedious task, and it’s just me doing it,” she shares.
After ensuring the wig is of great quality, it is shipped out to applicants for free.
A snapshot from FTG’s the Bratz House party that was held in August
Once she’s able to acquire the wig of your choice, then she’ll reach out.
If you’re looking to donate wigs, there are a few things to keep in mind.
She’s fine with used units made from human hair because they can be easily reworked.
it’s possible for you to even send separate bundles of hair, which she can use for wig-making.
You candonate money directly to For the Gworlsto help fund the many programs they have, including Laced Together.
“I just want it to reach as many people as it can.
I want to help all the girls,” Veras says.
“It sounds crazy because it is a little unrealistic.
But I want to reach everyone.”
To learn more about Laced Together and donate to the cause, visitforthegworls.party.
