A Message from Ozzie Stewart, President & Founder of BTC Leading with vision, purpose, and a commitment to healing through community and accountability.
Issue 1 | The BTC Movement Journal
When I founded Beyond The Call 24 7, Inc., it was with a simple but demanding belief: that awareness alone is not enough. Compassion must be paired with structure. The story must be paired with systems. And healing must be supported by real pathways, real partnerships, and real accountability.
Our 2025 New York convening confirmed what many of us already knew — that communities are ready not just to talk about trauma, abuse, displacement, and injustice, but to participate in building solutions rooted in culture, dignity, and shared responsibility.
As we move toward our 2026 tri-country expansion across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, BTC is evolving from an annual gathering into a living movement — one that connects survivors to support, partners institutions with communities, and transforms empathy into action. This journal is part of that commitment: transparency, progress, and shared ownership of the work ahead.
With gratitude and resolve,
Ozzie Stewart
President & Founder
Purpose (Strategic Role)
Our monthly newsletter plays a vital role in strengthening BTC’s institutional and movement work. It helps build trust with foundations and sponsors, grow our global community, and cultivate a committed donor base. Each edition documents measurable impact, advances the broader movement narrative, and demonstrates our operational maturity. It also provides a dedicated space to highlight philanthropy and scholarship outcomes — ensuring our supporters see the full scope of what their engagement makes possible
What BTC/OTC is NOT
Not a catch-all social justice platform………Not a general podcast network…Not an event company…Not a service provider replacing existing orgs…We are a bridge, not a replacement.
Annual Memberships
“On the Call”
As BTC continues to grow, we want to share an important update regarding our annual board subscription. Since the launch of On The Call w/Ozzie, the podcast has more than doubled in reach and impact, and our 2026 tri‑country initiative significantly expands our programming, storytelling, and community engagement efforts.
To support this growth and ensure we can continue delivering high‑quality content and convenings, we will be increasing the annual subscription from $35 to $49 beginning in 2026. We appreciate your continued commitment and partnership as we scale this movement with integrity and purpose.
Voluntary Member Donations
“Beyond the Call”
BTC has been a mission-first organization supported by values-aligned donors, partners, and community members.
Voluntary member contributions this 2026 directly supports our 9/10 movement costs that include:
– Scholarships/Grants and Charities/Community-based partner organizations
– Program development across new regions
– Operational infrastructure for safe, compliant growth
Your generosity allows BTC to respond quickly where need is greatest — without waiting for headlines to make suffering visible.
Voluntary Member Donations
Kindly make voluntary contributions by the 16th of each month
“Tax refundable”
This Month in Giving
Progress in motion…
In the past quarter alone: New donor partnerships were established, Two institutional funders entered due-diligence conversations
BTC’s model remains simple: Move resources where dignity can be restored fastest.
Program & Initiatives Updates
Here’s what’s underway…
| Active Programs supported |
| Across trauma recovery, housing stabilization, cultural healing, and community mental health — delivered in partnership with grassroots NGO and advocacy groups in New York and the Caribbean |
| New initiatives launched |
| Culture as Medicine Series – integrating art, film, music, cuisine, and storytelling into trauma-aware community healing session. |
| Partnerships in development |
| Five (5) active partnership tracks, including: Healthcare systems, Labor unions, Caribbean diaspora organizations, Business network, University research collaborators |
| Geographic expansion |
| BTC is actively preparing for program and convening activity in: Toronto, Canada, Trinidad & TobagoThis supports our 2026 tri-country movement strategy. |
| Research/ Policy |
| We are currently developing a trauma-informed community impact framework to help partner institutions measure cultural interventions alongside traditional social-service outcomes. |
| Advocacy Collaborations |
| BTC is in early-stage coordination with: Survivor-led advocacy networks, Labor organizations, Public health educators, Cultural policy advisors to elevate lived experience within institutional decision-making spaces. |
| Philanthropy |
| Your support fuels direct intervention to our Hard Issues [6]: Abuse, Addiction, Trafficking, Homelessness, Animal Welfare, Climate Change |
| Scholarship |
| Education remains one of the most powerful long-term tools for breaking cycles of vulnerability. BTC scholarships support those in studies of any of our 6 Hard Issues. |
BTC continues to strengthen its internal foundation to ensure long-term integrity, accountability, and growth. Recent milestones includes:
- Expansion of Board governance structure
- Formalization of advisory council
- Onboarding of operations/digital strategy specialist/marketing associate
- Implementation of internal workflow and documentation systems
- Financial compliance and nonprofit reporting updates
- Strategic planning alignment for 2026 tri-country programming
We believe strong systems are part of ethical service.
Upcoming Opportunities & Call to Action
There are many ways to participate in the work ahead:
For Institutions
- Sponsor scholarship cohorts
- Fund survivor support programs/movement
- Partner on research & impact evaluation
- Partner on healthcare, workforce, or youth initiatives
- Support the 2026 tri-country convening
- Underwrite regional programming
For Survivors / Advocates
- Apply for support pathways
- Join community/survivor advisory circles
- Participate in storytelling and policy forums
- Partner as community educators
- Share your story safely, on your terms
For Cities
- Host a BTC community convening
- Partner with local service providers
- Co-design trauma-aware cultural events
- Join our global movement map
For Individuals
- Become a monthly supporter
- Sponsor a scholarship
- Attend upcoming events
- Volunteer skills and expertise
- Share the mission
Every role matters. Every contribution builds capacity.
“When humanity calls, we answer”
With humility, accountability, and unwavering belief in what collective care can accomplish.
And when communities rise together, healing becomes possible.
Beyond The Call™ 24 7, Inc. 