We are a purpose-driven merch and design studio dedicated to sponsoring trauma therapy for Los Angeles residents and families transitioning out of homelessness.
At Residency, we create purpose-driven merchandise to fund immediate and ongoing trauma therapy for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. By connecting people with mental health professionals and covering the cost of care, we help remove barriers to healing and long-term stability—one purchase at a time.
Through our business and donations, we sponsor immediate and ongoing trauma therapy for our program participants, ensuring they receive the mental health support needed for long-term stability. Every purchase directly funds our mission, allowing us to design merch meant to be worn forever while creating an impact that lasts just as long.
Alongside our programs, we make the highest quality merch possible through our Design for Eternity mindset. We encourage clients to make merch with a few keys in mind:
I. Durable, Stylish Materials II. Bold, Custom Art & Design III. Alignment With Brand World Identity
We want to help companies make merch that gets worn for many years, not merch that gets thrown away after the weekend! Designing for eternity isn't just about the quality of the products, but about what the business allows for: trauma therapy for people who need it. That influence will last forever.
Reach out to us at contact@residencymerch.com or follow us on social media (@ResidencyMerch) to become part of the Residency community!
Staff Testimonial:
"Residency has changed the trajectory of my life. Working in a supportive environment has helped me become a better problem-solver and an all-around more disciplined person, both at work and at home. I recently earned my GED and have since enrolled in my first college class. I appreciate learning from Tyler and Hughie, and I want to improve because they set an example of how to work hard with compassion and discipline."
-Nikki, Sales, Research, and Program Associate since 2016
Program Partner Testimonial:
"Our program is so grateful to Residency for facilitating the process of bringing quality mental health services to families in our permanent supportive housing. It is a challenge finding therapists who can provide ongoing, quality treatment through public resources. This barrier is deeply connected to obstacles our clients navigate each day and exacerbates their trauma. In order for us to properly serve some of the most resilient individuals, we need partnerships that remove the bottlenecks that keep them from accessing tools for healing. Residency has thoughtfully identified a solution that strengthens collective pursuits towards a just society and enhances the leaders from historically disenfranchised communities."
-Noreen, Family Team Manager - The Whole Child (Program Partner)
Therapy Program Testimonial:
"Why are therapy and mindset important to me? As I write this, April 18, 2022 will be my six-year work anniversary and I can’t believe it’s been that long. For years, I didn’t understand how much I needed therapy and how in a way I was avoiding it. Now, I believe therapy and mindset are important for me because they make me accountable for my well-being and help me deal with the hard feelings of the past. I have Tyler and Hughie to thank for being examples.
-Nikki, Sales, Research, and Program Associate since 2016 (as well as Residency Therapy Program Member!)
