United Luz Foundation (“ULF”) is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization established in 2016 by Sky Heavens, a Grammy Nominated vocalist who, as the founder, triumphed over hurdles such as safe house residency, homelessness, and surviving domestic violence as a teen mother. Sky, with her remarkable vocal prowess, has toured and shared the stage with a plethora of A-List entertainers such as Eminem, Nicki Minaj, and One Republic just to name a few, and earned recognition from The Recording Academy/Grammys for her contribution to Kanye West's Grammy-nominated album 'Life of Pablo.
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Beyond the spotlight, Sky battled with depression influenced by her mothers ongoing mental health struggles and her eventual passing. Through open discussions and volunteering for charitable organizations, she embarked on a healing journey, which compelled her to become passionate about honoring her mom who was also a domestic violence survivor, and in helping others that suffer in silence by providing a safe space "to become a 'Voice for the Voiceless.' and thus ULF was born. United Luz Foundation was named and created in memory of Sky’s mother Luz Maria Matias
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
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1953-2012
United Luz Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness to Depression and Domestic Violence globally, by providing empowering platforms, programs, resources, and events that help restore hope, self-esteem, and foster self-love/care.
By utilizing and engaging those in the Arts, Beauty, and Entertainment Industry as powerful allies and advocate to those suffering in silence, the United Luz Foundation seeks to eradicate Domestic Violence and the stigmas surrounding Depression, and Mental Health.
We have proudly collaborated with the Department of Homeless Services, NYC Family Justice Center, Domestic Violence Shelters, Borough President of Brooklyn Eric L. Adams, Girls Scouts Troop 6000 and have successfully serviced over 1,500 Domestic Violence/Sex Trafficking Survivors, along with women/youth living in shelters and underprivileged communities. As we seek to continue to build and grow, we hope to further extend our services and expand upon our programs and partnership events.
