Survivor Business Sign Up

  • Survivor Business Sign Up

    What could an extra spotlight mean for your business or nonprofit?

     

    Welcome to Free Brands

    We are a survivor-led nonprofit creating visibility and opportunity for survivor-owned/led businesses and nonprofits.

    Our mission is to support survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence (GBV) to build wealth and thrive through entrepreneurship.

     

     

    Why Join?

    Our Directory is a public online platform that that connects survivor-led ventures with purpose-driven shoppers, partners, and funders.

    Our goal is to get your brand or initiative into the awareness of people who believe in what you’re building.

    A member portal with added benefits is coming soon.

     

    Who Can Apply

    • Survivors of human trafficking and/or gender-based violence
    • Age 18+
    • Businesses owned or nonprofits led by survivors with at least 51% survivor leadership (ownership, C-suite, executive, or board)

    Note: If you’re still building your idea, we still want to hear from you. What you share helps us learn how to support more survivors succeed

     

    Need Help?
    If you have any questions while completing this form, you can email support@afreebrand.com for support.

     

    Before You Begin

    You can save your progress and return anytime, please make sure to click Save before exiting. 

    The more detail you share, the easier it is for us to highlight your work and connect you with people and resources that help your business grow so take your time.

    We're here with you for the long run!

     

    Estimated Completion Time: 10 - 15 minutes

  • By selecting yes, I understand the purpose of this form and consent to share my information with Free Brands for review and possible inclusion in the Directory.*

  • Your Information

    This section helps us stay in touch about your application and future opportunities. Your information is private and will not be shared publicly.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you live in the U.S.?*
  • Which ways can we contact you? (select all that apply)*

  • Identity and Journey

    This section helps us understand how you’d like to be represented and where you are in your business/nonprofit journey.

  • Private Identity
    For internal reporting only and will never be shared without your consent.

  • Do you identify as a survivor of trafficking or gender-based violence (GBV)?*
  • Which of the following reflects your experience? (select all that apply)*
  • What language do you prefer?*

  • Public Identity

    You have full control over what appears publicly on our directory and in marketing. This can be changed at any time.

  • Which of the following best describes your venture’s survivor involvement?*
  • When your public page appears on Free Brands, how would you like your survivor identity to be shared?*
  • Please select the identities you would like displayed. (select all that apply)*
  • Are there other identities (at least 51% owned or led) you would like highlighted with your business page? (select all that apply)*
  • Which stage best describes where you are in your business/nonprofit right now?*
  • How long have you been working on your business in its current stage? *
  • Do you currently have a business/nonprofit that you’d like to feature on the Free Brands online directory?*

  • Business Information

    Now we’ll gather details about your business or nonprofit. Please share information for your main venture. You can add others later.
  • What type of business structure do you have?*
  • Does your business provide products, services, or both?*
  • How do you operate your business?*
  • Where do you sell your products or services online? (select all that apply)*
  • Do you have a physical location or store you’d like featured on the directory map?*
  • What's your current goal for your business/nonprofit?*
  • Does your initative give back to your community in any way?*
  • How would you like us to collect your photos, bio, and branding for your business profile?*
  • Do you have more than one business/nonprofit you’d like listed on Free Brands?*

  • Your Ideas and Goals

    Whether you have a concept in mind or are still exploring, this helps us learn how to best come alongside you.
  • What are you working on?*
  • What type of business structure are working on?*
  • When do you hope to launch your business? (Estimate is perfectly fine and will help us stay in touch with you throughout)*
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  • Your Comfort Level

    This helps us understand how to best support. There are no right or wrong answers.

  • Think about how you feel at this stage in your journey.

    Rate how confident you feel in each area from 1 (very little confidence) to 5 (very much confidence).

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  • About You

    This helps us understand who we uplift and ensure we reflect diverse voices. Your information is confidential and never shared publicly.
  • Sex assigned at birth*
  • What is your gender identity? (select all that apply)*
  • Are you Hispanic/Latin/o/a/e/x?*
  • Please select the choice that most represents your race/ethnicity:*
  • Do you identify as 2LGBTQIA+?*
  • Were you in the foster care system at any point in your life?*
  • Have you ever been involved with the legal system (like jail, probation, or parole)?*
  • What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?*
  • What is your current employment status?*
  • Thinking about your overall stability, please select any areas that have been challenging in the past year:*
  • If you have a disability or health condition, does it impact your ability to work on your business?*
  • What is your primary language?*
  • Do you have children?*
  • Age Range of Children (select all that apply)

  • Last Section!

    A few final questions to help us stay in touch and tailor our support to your needs.
  • How would you like us to keep in touch with you? (select all that apply)*
  • Do you consent to being listed on the Free Brands directory which is a public online platform of survivor-owned businesses and survivor-led nonprofits.*
  • DOB (verify you are 18+)*
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