We’ve reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈 Thank you for helping us turn a symbol of pride into a symbol of action by spotting, snapping, and depositing rainbows at BMORainbowDeposits.com all summer long. With over 50,000 rainbow photos deposited, we’re donating $50,000 CAD to Rainbow Railroad in support of at-risk LGBTQ+ people around the world – totaling $150,000 in BMO donations to Rainbow Railroad over the past 3 years of our Rainbow Deposits campaign. #BMOPride
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"Foundations allocated less than 4 cents per $100 of their total giving to U.S. trans communities and issues." -- 2021 Tracking Report: LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations It's been 3 years. What do you think has changed since then? The truth is, I don't know for sure, but I highly speculate that these 4 cents have not increased significantly, if at all. Point of Pride is unique in that our largest fundraiser each year comes directly from the community we serve. In just 2 years, we've seen over 70,000 individuals from the trans, nonbinary, gender-diverse communities, and our allies make donations, averaging $44 each. This community-driven funding constitutes a significant portion of our annual budget, supporting our 5 direct-service programs. I'm grateful for any person, company, or foundation that recognizes life-saving gender-affirming care as a fundamental right for all trans and nonbinary people. As we move into the second half of 2024, I hope to see this support grow rather than shrink, despite the challenging political climate surrounding transgender healthcare and access rights.
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WHY IT MATTERS:
Thrilled that M&T Bank is supporting the Equality Community Center with $20,000 to further their mission and important work. We look forward to partnering with the ECC throughout the year and making a difference in our community! The Equality Community Center (ECC) in Portland is the first of its kind in Maine - a collaborative workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied social justice-seeking non-profit organizations while also serving as a community center for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community. My colleagues Mike Ross, Isaac Yeboah Yeboah, Katie Rooks of M&T Bank, and Wilmington Trust's Jerry Weidner of Wilmington Trust enjoyed a tour and presented a $20,000 donation to the ECC. “The funds from The M&T Charitable Foundation will support our efforts so we can continue to provide a space where everyone can be their authentic selves and thrive.” - Chris O’Connor, Executive Director, ECC Board
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WHY IT MATTERS:
Thrilled that M&T Bank is supporting the Equality Community Center with $20,000 to further their mission and important work. We look forward to partnering with the ECC throughout the year and making a difference in our community! The Equality Community Center (ECC) in Portland is the first of its kind in Maine - a collaborative workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied social justice-seeking non-profit organizations while also serving as a community center for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community. My colleagues Mike Ross, Isaac Yeboah Yeboah, Katie Rooks of M&T Bank, and Wilmington Trust's Jerry Weidner of Wilmington Trust enjoyed a tour and presented a $20,000 donation to the ECC. “The funds from The M&T Charitable Foundation will support our efforts so we can continue to provide a space where everyone can be their authentic selves and thrive.” - Chris O’Connor, Executive Director, ECC Board
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LGBTQ+ led and serving organizations are chronically under resourced. According to Funders for LGBQT Issues’ Grantmaking by US Foundations Report, for every $100 awarded by US foundations in 2021, only 28 cents specifically supported LGBTQ communities and issues; foundations allocated less than 4 cents per $100 of their total giving to trans communities and issues. These numbers are alarming, but they speak to the lack of investment in LGBTQ+ led and serving work - Which is why organizations like ours are so reliant on community donations! Please join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives and futures of systems-impacted trans and queer people this Give OUT Day! https://lnkd.in/gzupHnkN
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Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to be a proactive ally. Get your hands on these must-read books and visit essential websites to deepen your understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Show your support by following impactful organizations, donating to LGBTQ+ charities, and volunteering your time. Together, we can make a difference every day. #SupportLGBTQ+ #PrideMonth #AllyshipInAction #Resources #Knowledge
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Did you know that many workplaces match their employee's donations to nonprofits? Sometimes they even match donations if someone from your household gives! This is a free way for you to double or even triple your impact to support It Gets Better. By doubling your donation and impact through a workplace match, you’ll help us connect with LGBTQ+ youth early, building their confidence and self-worth. With 73% of Gen-Zers saying they feel alone some of (or all of) the time, we foster connections and meaningful relationships to help LGBTQ+ youth better navigate the world around them. From funding 140+ student-led, school based grants to uplift and empower LGBTQ+ students around the country to helping the leaders of tomorrow advocate for their peers today through our Youth Voices program, It Gets Better is working toward a future where LGBTQ+ youth are not just surviving but thriving. Unsure if your company has a matching program? Ask HR or your Social Impact Team for the proper forms to complete your match. Questions? Message us! This small task can have a huge impact on LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. DONATE: https://lnkd.in/eS7BiZJH #itgetsbetter #matchingprograms #donationmatch #employeematch #nonprofit #lgbtq #lgbtqyouth #queeryouth
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LGBTQI+ History is Happening Now. As queer and trans rights face alarming rollbacks and crackdowns around the world, our community is being targeted. This is not just a moment in time, it's a call to action. We must come together, stand in solidarity, and fight for our community. The future of our rights depends on what we do today, in response to threats that the LGBTQI+ community is facing worldwide. October is LGBTQI+ History Month. Although progress is being made every day, there has been a recent, disturbing trend of regression on LGBTQI+ rights. We are experiencing a high volume of requests for help from queer and trans people at risk around the world, and we need your help to respond. Be a part of LGBTQI+ history by supporting our vital work today. Donate by visiting https://lnkd.in/g3fEPD5H
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Ohio, do better. Read below for some of my thoughts on the HB 68 decision.
A statement from NEOCH's Director of LGBTQ+ Navigation Services about HB 68: I am profoundly outraged by the court's ruling on House Bill 68. With over a decade of experience working with youth, I am acutely aware of the severe harm and fear this decision will inflict. Access to gender-affirming care is a critical aspect of well-being and stability for many folks, and legal restrictions on this essential care will only intensify the already overwhelming challenges faced by marginalized communities. Trans and non-binary youth already face significant obstacles, including disproportionately high rates of housing instability and homelessness. Limiting their access to gender-affirming care exacerbates these difficulties and jeopardizes their mental and emotional health. Ensuring that all individuals have access to supportive and affirming care is crucial for their well-being and autonomy. If you are determined to make a difference, consider donating to The Future is Queer Fund. https://lnkd.in/gpUU4uph
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Pride remains essential as it serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. If someone in your life asks why is #Pride still necessary: ➡ In 2023, the ACLU tracked 510 proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the U.S, with 80+ passing into law ➡ On a national level, LGBTQIA+ youth are 13x more likely to experience homelessness than their straight peers due to community and family rejection, discrimination, and violence ➡ Since 2013, Human Rights Campaign has recorded the deaths of 335 transgender and gender non-conforming victims of fatal violence. In the last 12 months, 90% of victims identified as BIPOC. 🏳️🌈 Help Us Empower LGBTQIA+ Youth This Pride Month by donating in support of LGBTQIA+ youth because WE NEED PRIDE! 🏳️🌈 Donate: https://shorturl.at/WB22T
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Native Led and Native Controlled are two different things. It's not enough to be Native Led. We must control the organizations that serve and represent our communities. Control means Native organizations with 100 percent Native Boards of Directors. #native #philanthropy #leadership #tribal #nativecontrol
Want to support Native Peoples but don’t know where to start? We have the list for you! All 140+ grant partners for Native Voices Rising are Native-led organizations. Spanning a wide breadth of issues such as voting rights, environmental protection, LGBTQ+ resources, and language preservation, our grant partners are directly supporting Indigenous communities across Indian Country. Share this list and donate today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwiFfDU3 #NativePhilanthropy #Philanthropy #NativeLed #NativeNonprofit #Nonprofit #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #Native #NativeGiving #WeAreIndigenous
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