The mission of STTF is to inspire and motivate Black and Latinx youth to be creative critical thinkers who use STEAM to develop solutions to real world problems such as climate change, public safety, and poverty. Youth develop creativity, problem solving, and collaboration skills as they see how a variety of STEAM pathways can be used to create the future they deserve.
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Founded in 1940, LDF’s mission has always been transformative: to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.
Girl Up helps girls access their inner power to advance the skills, rights, and opportunities for girls everywhere. Girl Up’s leadership development programs have impacted 75,000 girls through 4,000 clubs in nearly 125 countries and all 50 U.S. states, inspiring a generation of girls to be a force for gender equality and social change.
Co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, BTWF supports the mental health of young people and works with them to create a kinder and braver world. Through high impact programming, youth led conversations and strategic, cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.
Letter From Our President
Dear PacSun Family,
As racist attacks continue against the AAPI community, as the Black Lives Matter movement continues to strive for meaningful change, and as there is still much to be done about the humanitarian crisis at our nation’s border, we’re reminded why the words we choose, our beliefs, and acts of positive change are so important. PacSun's mission has always been to stand for youth culture and a lifestyle that represents an inspired community, but we also recognize that it’s our responsibility as humans to use our platform to speak up, take action, and drive change.
While the changes needed cannot be achieved overnight, we’re committed to doing our part for the long haul. To start, PacSun has made donations to the following organizations, and we encourage our community to visit these sites to learn more:
AAPI - One of the several fundraisers GoFundMe has verified that will help support and protect individuals, families, and businesses in the AAPI community.
Black Lives Matter – A global network working to bring justice, healing, and freedom to Black people around the world.
Color of Change - The nation’s largest online racial justice organization leading campaigns that build real power for Black communities.
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund - America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.
We also commit to bringing you consistent updates on our continued efforts across our entire business: from our employees to the brands we partner with and how we represent our brand to the world.
PacSun stands with all marginalized communities and will continue to fight against racism, xenophobia, and acts fueled by hate and ignorance.
Alfred Chang, President
PacSun will make contributions up to $250,000, to support charitable organizations during the course of our PacCares brand program. Learn more about
the charitable organizations at naacpldf.org; bornthisway.foundation; girlup.org