What is FTH?

FTH is an online auction of fanworks that generates donations to progressive nonprofits that are working to protect marginalized people. Over the course of the last 9 years we have raised over $430,000 for a range of amazing organizations.

Our mission statement:

Our goal is to take what we know—fandom—and channel that energy towards something that may feel daunting and inaccessible to many of us—activism. FTH is an organization by and for fans, dedicated to empowering the transformative fandom community to push back collectively against hateful groups and ideologies, all while enriching our fandom spaces in the process.

The auction began as a response to the election in 2016. Over the next four years, we saw many of our direst predictions play out as hateful, regressive forces continued to dominate public life and policy. We are staring down an uncertain and frightening period for our democracy, the environment, foreign policy and human rights.

Throughout all of this, many of us have found solace and fellowship in our fandom community. FTH is a way for fans to gather together, magnify the strength of our resistance, and affirm the community bonds that will carry us through these difficult times.

How do I know you’re not just taking my money?

We never directly touch the money! Winning bidders will donate to one of the listed nonprofits and then send us proof of their donation in the form of a screenshot or copy of their receipt. We let the creators know their bidder has paid, and keep a running tally of how much has been donated to each organization.

Who’s organizing this?

You can find out more about us here.

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Check out other questions that have been asked and answered on our FAQ.