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�We believe that women that survive abuse can create a healing existence and break stereotypes of beauty standards. �

09/26/2026

We have selected The Miss Alternative Foundation Inc as our charity delegation. . We believe in helping our communities and creating a space for people to be seen and empowered. We are honored to partner with them for our Night of the Dead Event. A portion of all tickets sales will go to the Foundation

The Miss Alternative Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization that empowers women who have survived trauma by providing mental, physical, and spiritual wellness resources; while challenging traditional beauty standards through inclusive community events, scholarships, and partnerships for stability and long-term economic mobility in all underserved communities.

At its core, Miss Alternative is about what happens after survival—helping people rebuild confidence, discover their identity, develop practical skills, and move toward greater independence and long-term stability.

Mikayla, our charity Liason, is the Founder and President of The Miss Alternative Foundation,
a nonprofit organization created to empower women and survivors of trauma while challenging traditional ideas of beauty, success, and self-expression. Through pageants, community events, educational programming, partnerships, and vocational opportunities, she works to turn creativity and visibility into tangible opportunities for personal and economic growth.

Please click on the link in the bio to go to our website for a place to donate and learn more about our partner charity for this event.

06/15/2026

Big things are happening at The Miss Alternative Foundation. ✨

Founder Mikayla Pusatier 🌛🌕🌜Mikayla 🥀Rose🥀Pusatier🌛🌕🌜 recently completed the Harvard Business School of Buffalo’s Nonprofit Management Program, gaining valuable insight into nonprofit leadership, growth, and sustainability.

Even better? She left with new knowledge, new connections, sponsors, and an incredible new board member we’re excited to introduce soon.

As we prepare to launch our summer fundraising campaign, we’re more motivated than ever to continue building programs that empower survivors, challenge stereotypes, and create meaningful opportunities for the women we serve.

Stay tuned—this is just the beginning. 🖤
Thank You hbsclubofbuffalo 🤍

04/11/2026

As we bring our first pageant season to a close, we do so with immense gratitude and pride.

To every competitor who graced this stage — your presence, your stories, and your courage shaped the very foundation of what this space has become. You each brought something distinct and unforgettable, leaving a mark that will carry far beyond this moment.

To our 2025 inaugural titleholders — you wore your crowns with strength, grace, and purpose. And as this chapter gently comes to an end, we honor not only what you’ve represented, but what the crown symbolizes as it prepares to be passed forward. 👑

This season was built with intention, resilience, and vision. And behind the scenes, that same dedication continues as we thoughtfully prepare for what lies ahead.

Pageant Season 2 is already taking shape — with even greater care, depth, and purpose.

Within this season, our trademark Miss Alternative Buffalo Beauty Pageant, along with our preliminary competitions — Scream Queen of Western New York and Miss Merry & Bright New York — became spaces of expression, empowerment, and artistry. We extend our deepest appreciation to every competitor and every crowned woman who stepped into these titles with authenticity and heart.

This is not a farewell, but a continuation of something much larger than a single season.

04/09/2026

Turn $1 into impact.

We’re hosting a Batch Fundraiser Raffle to support the work we do through the Miss Alternative Foundation — uplifting those often overlooked and giving back to our community.

✨ 4 raffle batches:
Gowns
Vintage Clothing
Halloween Costumes
Halloween Props

🎟 $1 per ticket
The more tickets you enter, the better your chances

📲 Enter by sending $1 to:
(Venmo)
or scan the QR code on the flyer

⏳ Entries close April 19

Every entry makes a difference 🤍

04/06/2026

Our community shows up for each other—always. 🖤
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Dahlia is a member of our community who is currently battling a serious illness while waiting for a life-saving liver transplant. During this incredibly difficult time, we’re coming together to support her through her hospital stay and beyond.
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A donation link is available to help ease the financial burden—every share, every dollar, every bit of love matters.
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-daliah-through-her-transplant-and-recovery?attribution_id=sl:ce718d54-044a-4746-be4f-889e19de18f7&lang=en_US&ts=1773433656&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_td-amp20_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
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At same time, our Miss Alternative Foundation batch fundraiser is live. Our events aren’t just about supporting our organization—they’re about creating space for those who are often overlooked.
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Every fundraiser is an opportunity to give back, uplift our community, and extend love, visibility, and support to individuals and causes that deserve to be seen and heard.
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Individuals like Dahlia need it most.
This is what we do. We show up. We support.
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Support Dahlia. Support our mission. Support each other.
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04/05/2026

✨ FUNDRAISER RAFFLE ✨

We’re clearing out some iconic photoshoot pieces and turning it into something meaningful 💫 All proceeds go directly to supporting the Miss Alternative Foundation and our mission to empower women and amplify their voices.

Here’s how it works ⬇️
We’ve split everything into 4 themed batches:
👗 Batch 1: Gowns
🧥 Batch 2: Vintage Clothing
🎃 Batch 3: Halloween Costumes
🕯️ Batch 4: Halloween Props

🎟️ $1 = 1 ticket
The more tickets you enter, the better your chances of winning the entire batch of your choice.

💸 Send your entries via Venmo to Miss Alternative Foundation (include the batch number in your note!)

📅 Raffle runs NOW through next Sunday the 19th
🎉 Winners will be selected at random using raffle software

This is your chance to score some great outfits and props while supporting a powerful cause 🖤
Check the tagged accounts below for full details!

Let’s make some magic out of memories ✨

03/09/2026

At Miss Alternative Foundation, beauty is not silence, perfection, or submission.
Beauty is survival.
Beauty is resilience.
Beauty is every woman who reclaimed her power after the world tried to take it.
Happy International Women’s Day. 👑

03/01/2026

If you’ve ever been told you were “too much”…
This crown was made for you.
This crown was never about being the most.
It was about reminding women they were never less.
As we work toward our fundraising goals,
we’re building something bigger than a stage —
we’re building support, safety, and opportunity for survivors.
There is power in beauty.
Not the kind that competes —
the kind that restores.
Miss Alternative exists in the middle ground that hasn’t been honored the way it should be.
Where strength and softness coexist.
Where survival and glamour share the same stage.
If you don’t understand it yet,
it may be because you’ve never been shown your own beauty the way we see it.
That’s why this platform matters.
And that’s why our fundraising goals matter.
Because when a woman sees herself differently,
her future changes.

02/26/2026

🖤 This lady in leopard doesn’t need the catwalk to shine✨

🤍At Miss Alternative Foundation, we’re creating a space that doesn’t exist yet—a stage where survivors of domestic violence are seen, celebrated, and reminded that overcoming is beautiful.

02/20/2026

✨ 2026: A Shift in Action ✨
Domestic violence doesn’t just hurt bodies — it affects futures, families, and whole communities. In New York State alone, tens of thousands of individuals and families seek help every year — but the reality is this: the need far exceeds the support available.

📊 Stats That Can’t Be Ignored
• In 2024, there were 37,473 reported non-residential domestic violence program admissions in NYS (32,736 adults + 4,737 children).
• 10,227 people entered residential programs (about half adults, half children).
• There were 24,635 reported shelter denials, meaning survivors were turned away due to lack of capacity.
• And thousands of hotline calls were placed seeking help — a clear cry for support and immediate safety.

🧠 Domestic violence is underreported and under-supported — especially when it comes to access to shelter, long-term safety, and economic stability.

💔 What’s often forgotten:
Escaping violence is only the first step. What comes after — rebuilding identity, confidence, stability — is where real transformation happens.

🌱 That’s why the Miss Alternative Foundation champions support in the middle ground — the space between survival and thriving.
We believe survivors deserve:
✨ Education & certifications
✨ Skills & trades opportunities
✨ Health & beauty self-care
✨ Spiritual and emotional wellness
✨ Strong role modeling for their children

👩‍👧‍👦 Because when a parent heals and thrives — their children learn to rise too.

💪 We are taking cumulative, hands-on action because survival is not enough — growth is essential.
Your story. Your strength. Your future.

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Buffalo, NY
142XX

Telephone

(716)4328838

Website

http://missalternativefoundation.com/

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