# Commemorating Pride Bricks Ali Forney Center is Auctioning the Queer Brick for Support By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-07-01 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-brick References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/ali-forney-center-queer-brick-auction-lgbtq-homeless-youth-initiative) & [queerbrick](https://queerbrick.com/account/register) Ali Forney Center—the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States that supports homeless [LGBTQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbows-everywhere)+ youths by providing them with access to healthcare services and shelter—is raising money for its operations by auctioning off a Pride brick. Dubbed 'The [Queer Brick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-all-year)' and weighing at 4.5 pounds, the item was hand-painted by Black queer hands and has historic significance. 'Pride was a riot' is printed on the piece and a famous quote by iconic drag queen and activist Marsha P. Johnson appears on the reverse side. The format of the Pride brick recalls the first brick thrown at the Stonewall uprising—an event that was fundamental in the gay liberation movement. 100% of the proceeds from The Queer Brick will go toward supporting the actions of the Ali Forney Center. Individuals can also opt-in for special prints. Image Credit: Ali Forney Center ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fundraising Innovations:** The auctioning of unique and historic items like the Pride brick presents disruptive innovation opportunities for nonprofit organizations to raise funds in creative ways. - **Queer Art and Activism:** The hand-painted Queer Brick symbolizes the intersection of art and activism, highlighting the potential for disruptive innovation within the art community to advocate for marginalized communities. - **Support for LGBTQ+ Youths:** The focus on supporting homeless LGBTQ+ youths through organizations like Ali Forney Center creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in providing healthcare services and shelter tailored to their unique needs. ### Where This Applies - **Nonprofit Fundraising:** The auctioning of unique items, such as the Pride brick, showcases potential disruptive innovation opportunities within nonprofit fundraising to attract donors and supporters. - **Art and Activism:** The hand-painted Queer Brick represents the potential for disruptive innovation within the art and activism industries, encouraging creative ways to raise awareness and support marginalized communities. - **Youth Support Services:** Organizations like Ali Forney Center highlight the need for disruptive innovation in industries focused on providing healthcare services and shelter to homeless LGBTQ+ youths. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness Club Pride Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-auction.md) - [Playful Pride-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prideinspired-candle.md) - [Activist-Honouring Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbows-everywhere.md) - [Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-pride-campaign.md) - [Colorful Queer Monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-monument.md) - [Queer Beach-Themed Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanlans-candle.md) - [Queer-Inspired Cannabis Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-all-year.md) - [Limited-Edition Pride Pre-Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-prerolls.md)