A comprehensive guide to online stores where your purchase makes a difference

When you’re looking for LGBTQ2S+ and ally merchandise—whether it’s a “Protect Trans Kids” tee, pride pins, or rainbow accessories—where you shop matters. The right purchase can support queer creators, fund community organizations, and amplify important messages while helping you express your values.

When I was doing some searching online, it was hard to find the right place to buy from, so I figured I’d make a list.

Based on community recommendations from real LGBTQ2S+ advocates and allies, here’s where to find meaningful merchandise that gives back to the community.

Canadian-Made with Heart

Stevie’s Safe Spaces

Website: steviesafespaces.com
Location: Canada
Instagram: @steviebrocksom

Stevie’s Safe Spaces is a community favorite, earning enthusiastic “Stevie Bees!” shout-outs from multiple supporters. They offer high-quality “Protect Trans Kids” tees and other affirming merchandise. What makes them special is their commitment to creating truly safe spaces through both their products and their mission.

Their Collective

Website: theircollective.ca
Location: Canada
Instagram: @their_collective.mj

This Canadian business offers a range of protective and affirming apparel including “Protect Trans Youth,” “Protect Queer Youth,” and “Protect Two Spirit Youth” shirts, plus “No Space For Hate” designs. All tees are printed in Canada, and proceeds help make affirming therapy more accessible to LGBTQ2S+ individuals.

Lemon Dawn Studio

Website: lemondawnstudio.ca
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Instagram: @lemondawnstudio

Offering both shirts and vinyl stickers, Lemon Dawn Studio creates Comfort Colours “Protect Trans Kids” t-shirts and other supportive designs. This BC-based business combines quality materials with meaningful messaging.

Skipping Stone

Website: skippingstone.ca
Location: Calgary, AB
Instagram: @skippingstoneca

Highly recommended for their “awesome shirts,” Skipping Stone is more than just a merchandise store—they’re an organization that directly serves trans and gender diverse folks. When you buy from them, you’re supporting their vital community work.

Pebbles and Pine

Location: Canada
Cause Support: 10% of sales goes to PFLAG Canada

This Canadian business donates a portion of every sale to PFLAG Canada, an organization supporting LGBTQ2S+ individuals and their families across the country.

Sandy Brand Paper

Location: Alberta
Products: Stickers (planning to expand to shirts)

An Alberta-based creator who makes “Protect Trans Kids” stickers and has plans to expand into t-shirt production.

Trans-Owned and Operated

GaySkate

Etsy: GaySkate – Etsy
Website: gayskate.com.au
Location: Australia
Instagram: @gayskatebrisbane

This trans-owned Etsy shop creates “Protect Trans Kids” merchandise and special fundraising tees like “Protect The Dolls.” Based in Australia, they support community projects and trans healthcare initiatives. They offer both local hand-printed options for Australian customers and international shipping.

Supporting Major LGBTQ2S+ Organizations

No Gender Lines

Cause Support: The Trevor Project
Mission: Portion of proceeds support The Trevor Project’s crisis intervention services
Instagram: @no_gender_lines

Every purchase helps fund The Trevor Project’s crucial work providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.

Abstract by Rabrams

Website: abstractbyrabrams.com (US customers)
Etsy: abstractbyrabrams.etsy.com (international)
Location: United States
Instagram: @abstractbyrabrams

Featuring print-on-demand designs created by the artist, Abstract by Rabrams offers various shirt styles and donates a portion of all sales to LGBTQ+ organizations. Currently supporting the Queer Trans Project, with different organizations supported quarterly.

Transfigure Print Co

Location: United States
Instagram: @transfigureprintco

Praised for their variety of styles and “10/10 quality,” Transfigure Print Co. offers different “Protect Trans Kids” designs and wordings to suit various preferences.

Other Notable Creators and Businesses

Rainbow Certified

Location: Ontario
Instagram: @rainbowcertified

A queer-owned business offering Pride and LGBTQIA+ apparel and accessories throughout Ontario.

Sonic Bark Vinyl Co

Location: Chilliwack, BC
Instagram: @sonicbarkvinylco

Recommended for Lower Mainland customers looking for local LGBTQ2S+ merchandise options.

Mege Miko Art

Instagram: @megemikoart

Multiple community members recommended this artist for “Protect Trans Kids” designs and other LGBTQ2S+ artwork.

Grrrl Spells

Instagram: @grrrlspells

Another artist creating meaningful LGBTQ2S+ merchandise and designs.

Prairie Fruit Arts

Location: Canada

Creating LGBTQ2S+ supportive artwork and merchandise on the prairies.

Why Your Purchase Matters

When you buy from these businesses, you’re not just getting merchandise—you’re:

• Supporting LGBTQ2S+ creators who understand the community’s needs firsthand
• Funding vital organizations like The Trevor Project, Egale Canada, and PFLAG Canada
• Making affirming therapy more accessible through businesses like Their Collective
• Supporting community projects and trans healthcare initiatives
• Amplifying important messages of protection and support for vulnerable community members

Tips for Meaningful Shopping

For Canadian customers: Prioritize Canadian businesses to support local LGBTQ2S+ communities and avoid international shipping costs.

For international customers: Many of these businesses offer worldwide shipping, with some specifically noting their international options.

Quality matters: Multiple reviewers specifically mentioned the high quality of items from businesses like Transfigure Print Co. and Stevie’s Safe Spaces.

Ask about causes: Don’t hesitate to reach out to creators to learn more about which organizations they support and how your purchase helps.

Spread the word: Share these businesses with friends and family who want to show their support for LGBTQ2S+ communities.

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This guide was compiled from real community recommendations shared by LGBTQ2S+ advocates and allies. When you choose to shop from these businesses, you’re joining a network of people committed to protecting and supporting queer and trans communities through both activism and commerce.

Remember: The most meaningful merchandise comes from authentic creators and businesses genuinely committed to LGBTQ2S+ communities—not just during Pride month, but year-round.