This Is Home Project

The **This Is Home Project** (**TIHP**) is an independent charity founded by Cavetown that focusses on helping LGBTQ+ youth, including mental healthcare and safe housing. The name derives from his single of the same name, which explores themes of identity and image. Cavetown announced their project on 19 October 2022, saying:

> "also,,i've been working on something really special called @ThisIsHomeProj – i wanted to create a way to better support young LGBTQ+ people who are in need of financial help and resources, both on an individual and community-wide scale. u can learn more at"
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Since its inception, it has worked with organizations Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project, True Colors United, Trans Lifeline, BTFA Collective, and Stonewall.

## Background

"*I love being able to help my friends and people who I don't know, as well. I would have really appreciated [to see something like this when I was younger]. I see my younger self in kids in the audience, and I hear stories from them that remind me of myself. I remember what it was like to be in that place. I'm fortunate enough to be on the other side of that now, but I know how hard it can be, and it feels good to be able to help people move forward in their journey.*"
― Cavetown
As Cavetown began touring, he wondered if there was a way he could raise money to support the community, which sparked the idea of launching the fundraiser organization. In a press statement, he explained, "I want [TIHP] to be able to essentially help people's journey move forward. Obviously, money isn't everything, but money helps a lot with these kinds of things, especially when someone is transitioning." They continued, "That's the huge goal that feels unattainable right now because this just started, but the dream is to be able to have some say in how people are treated and change the way that it is so that you don't need to have money to get there faster."

An annual benefit concert was created, its inaugural year held in January 2023, which featured guest performers Cafuné, chloe moriondo, mxmtoon, Penelope Scott, Spookyghostboy, Sydney Rose, and Yot Club. Proceeds went towards the NYC-based charity, New Alternatives, which helps end homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Followed by this was the summer tour, Bittersweet Daze, where $1 from each ticket sale will go towards the TIHP.

## References

1. ↑ Carter, Emily (19 October 2022). "Cavetown announces This Is Home Project to "empower and support" LGBTQ+ youth".
2. ↑ "Cavetown (@CAVETOWN)". *Twitter*. 19 October 2022.
3. ↑ Ackroyd, Stephen (3 January 2023). "Cavetown has announced the inaugural benefit concert for his non-profit organisation This Is Home Project. *Dork*.
4. ↑ Bell, Sadie (19 January 2023). "How Cavetown is helping the LGBTQ+ community in their journeys with This Is Home Project". *Alternative Press*.
5. ↑ "Cavetown (@CAVETOWN)". *Twitter*. 3 January 2023.
6. ↑ Kenneally, Cerys (3 January 2023). "Cavetown announces first annual This Is Home Project benefit concert featuring mxmtoon, Chloe Moriondo and more". *The Line of Best Fit*.
7. ↑ White, Logan (30 January 2023). "Cavetown Announces Summer Headlining Tour". *Substream Magazine*.