Stine Creative
Gives back
One of my core values as a human and business owner is to give back to the community of NYC and to give to non-profits whose work I am passionate about. When you invest in my business, you're also investing in the work of these non-profits and organizations below:
Musical Mentors
Musical Mentors provides free music lessons to children in after school programs at many schools in NYC. Music programs are not provided at all schools, and Musical Mentors ensures children are given an opportunity to learn how music works. As someone who grew up with piano and voice lessons and has a strong commitment to musical theater, it's a joy to see what Musical Mentors is doing to care for kid's musical education. I have the honor of photographing Musical Mentor's Annual Gala as well as some of their musical recitals they put on in New York City. They are so lovely. And if you saw recently, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to many non-profits, and Musical Mentors was one of them, which is very exciting as they seek to grow and expand.
Central Park Conservancy
Central Park Conservancy is a New York staple. So many of my photo sessions occur in Central Park, giving back to the Park who has given you and me some of the most iconic backdrops of New York City means so much to me. This park wouldn't be what it is without the Central Park Conservancy.
Tight Lipped
As a woman with Vaginismus who has experienced painful sex, it's important to me to donate to the people who are advocating for women's health and a better understanding of women's sexual health, as it has been so little researched. Tight Lipped works with medical professionals to better train them to respond to women with pelvic floor pain. If you've never heard of Vaginismus, you can read more about my experience here.
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope- As a girl who grew up in the south in a conservative Christian environment that harmed and made no space for those around me who were part of the LGBTQIA community, I believe it's essential for the world and the Church to provide space and resources for the LGBTQIA community. There are so many laws being made that hurt Trans humans and so many spiritual spaces where LGBTQ kids don't feel safe still. Kaleidoscope actively works to love and care for people who want to explore a spiritual life (with or without Jesus) in a safe non-judgmental space. As someone who is still active in the Church, it's important to me that the church drastically change how they interact with and care for their LGBTQIA community. Kaleidoscope opens up conversations and spaces for this to happen.
Pawsitive Change by Marley's Mutts
Marley’s Mutts is committed to re-establishing meaningful programming within the prison system and continuing this mission of rehabilitation, restoration, and second chances.
They believe true change happens when communities come together to support programs rooted in compassion and accountability. helping save dogs from euthanasia while creating opportunities for healing, growth, and rehabilitation inside the prison system.
Many men are developing a skillset to be dog trainers that they can then use in their lives outside of the prison, but they are also experiencing a healing community while in prison.