Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.

The promulgation of universal joy and expiation of stigmatic guilt!
We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.

The Sisters tend to support under-funded, small organizations and projects providing direct services to under-served communities. The majority of these organizations and projects receive little, if any, government or mainstream funding and may be in the early stages of development. We are especially attracted to progressive grassroots projects that promote wellness, joy, tolerance, and diversity within our communities. We have a vision that encompasses diverse communities and groups that have a common interest in human rights, people of every gender, gender identity, race, class, age, and sexual orientation. We are especially thrilled to fund special projects (over general operations), to support innovators, and to provide seed money that will have a ripple effect.

Since 1979 in San Francisco we have blossomed into a world wide order serving over 40 U.S. cities and 8 foreign countries. Through street ministry, street theatre, social activism, and social charity we will continue to spread like an invasive species ... only more fabulous and fruity.

Our twice a year grant cycle has accomplished some of the following.

United Streets Direct Care: Providing haircuts and direct care to unhoused neighbors in the Bay Area.

ABO Comix Collective: Working to amplify the voices and raise money for imprisoned LGBTQ+ people through various artistic mediums.

The Gubbio Project: Building community through Sacred Sleep, where homeless guests are provided with a safe, clean, beautiful place to sleep on the pews of otherwise empty churches.

Red Light Legal: Providing sex worker-led legal services and advocacy education to those most marginalized and vulnerable to violence in the sex industries.

Rainbow Street: Working with local activists to provide shelter, food, clothing, health care, and psychological support to vulnerable queer, trans, and GNC people in the Middle East and North Africa.

GLBT National Help Center: Supporting the LGBT and questioning community through peer support hotlines, online chat, resources, and more.

Queer Rebels Production: A Queer and Trans People of Color intergenerational performing arts organization, producing a yearly 2 day performance festival.

East Oakland Burrito Roll: Getting together once a month to prep, cook, and deliver burritos and water to those in need in East Bay community.

Humboldt Queer Dojo: California queer dojo raising funds for Judo mats and student loaner gis (uniforms).

The Visibility Project: Blending visual and performance arts, community archiving, and free artistic educational opportunities to lift up the stories and histories of LGBTQ Asian Pacific Americans.

Ethical Slut Presents: Interactive classes for the Bay Area's sex positive community, teaching consent and communication skills.

In Lak'ech Dance Academy: Co-creating a community of queer and trans dancers to celebrate resilience, nurture collective strength, and heal from oppression.

Mattachine: A Serialized Story In Queer History: A podcast detailing U.S. LGBTQ liberation from 1920 to Stonewall.