How to Support "To Write Love on Her Arms"

“To Write Love on Her Arms” (TWLOHA) is a non-profit movement aimed at finding help for individuals suffering from depression, addiction and self-injury. Much of the money raised is given directly to outside organizations dedicated to treatment and recovery. The rest is used to raise awareness of these growing issues. TWLOHA targets the younger generation through band endorsements, clothing lines and blogging. It offers many opportunities for you to help the cause. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Love

1. Visit the official “To Write Love on Her Arms” homepage. It includes everything from the story behind the movement to facts and figures dealing with addiction and suicide. It also provides a calendar of upcoming speaking engagements, a list of partner organizations, and contact information for booking, donations and general gratitude.
2. Purchase merchandise. Proceeds from the sales of t-shirts, sweatshirts, buttons and tote bags all go to support the movement. Clothing also serves as a crucial advertising tool; by wearing the organizations cleverly-designed slogan, you can raise questions, give answers and help further the cause. The online store also sells cards, posters and other marketing items for you to hand out and tack up.
3. Support the bands that support the movement. “To Write Love on Her Arms” has earned the respect of countless bands. The musicians listed on the official website bring TWLOHA with them on tour, sell merchandise and tell the story to their fans. Many band members have personally dealt with addiction and depression; they support the movement both financially and emotionally.
4. Join the Street Team. “To Write Love on Her Arms” is currently organizing a Street Team to allow you to better raise awareness of these issues locally. If you want to be a part of the solution, you can sign up for the Street Team on the TWLOHA homepage. Once a part of the community, you will have access to promotional materials and other items designed to help you help the cause.
5. Bring the movement to your college. The founders of “To Write Love on Her Arms” often speak before concerts, at conversations and even in college auditoriums. If you think your school would benefit from one of these engagements, you can contact the booking department. While there is no guarantee that one of the founders will be able to visit, it’s still worth a try. You never know how many people could be touched and saved by listening to the TWLOHA story.
6. Beyond anything, “To Write Love on Her Arms” promotes love. Love is stronger than anything--even death. The founders of TWLOHA want nothing more than for you to walk beside people who are in pain, presenting hope with every step. As the official website states, “This is a project for broken people. And it is led by broken people.” Love is the movement.

Tips & Warnings

• If you've ever hurt yourself, or thought of suicide, please find help. There's always someone somewhere who loves you. Maybe you just need to find him or her.