After launching our company in February of 2020, we made our first donation in the beginning of May to Genesis Women's Shelter & Support. Based in Dallas, TX, Genesis helps to reintegrate sexually trafficked and abused women back into society with a clean slate. We thought their stories were incredibly powerful and were honored to be able to support them.
Near the end of June 2020, we donated to the North Texas Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic to make healthy, nutritious meals accessible to those who did not have access to them. "We remain committed to our mission to close the hunger gap in our community by providing access to nutritious food. And during uncertain times like these, we turn to you, to ensure we are able to continue our important work." YOU can support North Texas Food Bank here.
COVID-19 times
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we made Mantra and Co. care packages and distributed them to various small businesses around the Dallas metroplex to protect the workers that we care about. Within the boxes, we included sanitation wipes and handmade masks. Our team also left these care packages for our delivery workers to grab from outside homes.
Small businesses we've helped include: Penne Pomodoro Flying Fish Restaurant New York Subs FedEx workers Cisco Grill Burger House Dallas
After heavy consideration of the impact COVID-19 and nationwide protests had on small businesses in July 2020, we made the decision to donate to the TX Restaurant Relief fund. They use donations received to help keep independently owned restaurants open and workers employed. In response to riots/outbreaks following recent protests, the TX Restaurant Relief Fund distributes money to restaurants, bars, and other foodservice establishments that were damaged. YOU can support the Texas Restaurant Relief fund here.
Cracking the Wonder Code
In mid-July 2020, we made a donation to Cracking the Wonder Code, which is a non-profit initiative with a mission to cultivate the understanding of STEAM in today's youth. A key aim is to make STEAM education more accessible across the world through their various STEAM workshops, competitions, and student-led activities.
In September 2020, we made a donation to the Innocence Project, a non-profit organization that leads the initiative for reform of the criminal justice system. In particular, they assist in exonerating the wrongly convicted through advanced DNA testing procedures and other methods.
Nearing the end of 2020, we made a donation to Partners in Health, a Boston-based nonprofit that engenders social justice through the power of quality healthcare and modern medicine. Now, more than ever, we believe it is crucial that we play our part in allowing families across the world to enjoy a holiday season full of health and happiness.
In collaboration with She Codes Art, an international women-powered nonprofit based in Seattle, Mantra and Co. has created the She Codes Art jewelry collection to persist in the charge for women in STEM. She Codes Art is an organization that seeks to promote diversity in tech & STEM fields by teaching computer science via a unique art-driven approach, and we believe that is perfectly in line with our mission.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans in the United States have unfortunately surged in 2021. As a majority Asian-owned business, we have made a donation to Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a non-profit civil rights and legal aid organization that advocates for minority groups. We must all play our part in eliminating hate.
YOU can support Asian Americans Advancing Justice here.
In May 2021, we made a donation to CARE, an organization dedicated to eradicating global poverty and bringing about social justice. Since its conception, CARE has positively impacted 90 million people with 1,300 projects and will only continue its trail of aid with all of your help.
