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This May 28 is #LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic or family violence in their lifetime, and 72% of LGBTQ people who experienced domestic or family violence did not report the abuse to anyone. Your allyship and support are now more important than ever. To get your team involved, go to https://lnkd.in/dr39RS_B or to help raise much needed funds, go to https://lnkd.in/dnHeGKPP

The LGBTQ Commission has opened up applications for this year's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Grants through the Denver Arts & Culture Fund! The goal of these grants is to support non-profit organizations that, through arts and culture, elevate the communities represented by each of the Human Rights and Community Partnerships (HRCP) Commissions, and that exemplify the tenets of equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice. Each Commission, including the LGBTQ Commission, can award 1-2 grants of $5,000 or $10,000, using the following requirements: ✅ Projects must take place within the City and County of Denver ✅ Projects must have an arts, culture or creative component ✅ Projects with a focus on social justice efforts will receive high consideration ✅Organization must be a nonprofit (501c3 or has a fiscal sponsor) ✅Funds must be spent within a year of receipt Apply here by June 23rd: https://lnkd.in/eC8Ut5Ak Know an org who would be a good fit? Nominate them here: https://lnkd.in/eeR6MPwZ

Some good news as we head into the final weekend of Pride month: Funders for LGBTQ Issues has reported that Tides Foundation is the fifth-largest funder of LGBTQ issues in the United States! We're also the 4th-largest funder of LGBTQ issues by number of grants. Other takeaways from Funders for LGBTQ Issues' report: ➡️ Funding for trans communities from foundations increased by 34%, a result of strategic philanthropic organizing efforts that ramped up in response to a surge in legal and policy attacks on trans lives. ➡️ For the first time, a majority of grants from U.S. foundations were general operating support grants—vital for ensuring that LGBTQ organizations can function sustainably in the long term. ➡️ Funding to Black LGBTQ communities doubled from 7% to 14%, although total overall funding for LGBTQ communities of color decreased. Read the full report from Funders for LGBTQ Issues here: https://lnkd.in/e5CrbVut

“Let the groundbreaking of this new institution serve as an effort that elevates Queer and Trans tenacity, brilliance, resistance, fervor, and curiosity.” – Raquel Willis We are in a new era of radical defiance, and the fight to preserve and celebrate LGBTQ+ history has never been more urgent. The American LGBTQ+ Museum is answering this call with the LGBTQ+ History and Culture Preservation Fund—a bold initiative to ensure our stories are never erased. This fund supports: 🏳️🌈 Virtual spaces for those unable to access in-person queer culture. 📚 Public programming to expand access to LGBTQ+ history and education nationwide. 🚛 Award-winning traveling exhibits that bring our stories to communities across the country. 🏛️ The creation of the American LGBTQ+ Museum’s permanent home in New York City. Visit https://lnkd.in/g87TB7wG to be part of this critical movement to honor the resilience and brilliance of our communities. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal of raising $300,000 by December 31st. Together, we can preserve LGBTQ+ history and ensure our stories are celebrated for generations to come. #LGBTQMusuem #LGBTQHistory #Donate

Pride Month is in full swing and there are few better ways to celebrate than to uplift the intersections of LGBTQ+ giving and the nonprofit work we do! To help us, this new infographic summarizes the 2024 LGBTQ+ Index Report by Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This report dives into a decade's worth of data (2010-2021), highlighting how global events like COVID-19 and shifting support have impacted LGBTQ+ organizations. Discover key insights on funding disparities and challenges, and learn how nonprofits and philanthropists can help bridge the gap. 📊 🌈📚 Read the full report here: https://hubs.li/Q02C41bk0 #LGBTQ #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Inclusion #Impact

How to Be an Ally: Ep. 1 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 As we head into a new year, there are many meaningful ways to show support and be an active ally to the LGBTQ+ community. This series is all about practical ways that you can be a better ally, especially to the trans community, in 2025. Episode 1️⃣ is all about supporting LGBTQ+ organizations near you! Volunteering time or donating money to organizations that support queer and trans folks can make a significant impact. 🤝 Look up local organizations near you that are helping the LGBTQ+ community, and see how you can contribute. If you live near the #Philadelphia area, here are some local organizations that are doing incredible work to support queer folks: ▫️The Bryson Institute of the Attic Youth Center ▫️Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room ▫️Mazzoni Center ▫️William Way Community Center ▫️And many more Follow us for more of this series and actions you can take now to be a better ally this year. Happy new year! #Allyship #HowToBeAnAlly #TransAlly #LGBTQAlly #ArriveTherapy

We have the power! (said in my best He-Man voice) ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 Imagine what we could do if as a community we chose to invest just 1% of our income or $14,000,000,000, into donor advised funds that benefit the LGBTQ+ community. With an annual average return of just 5% or $700,000,000, used to fund LGBTQ+ orgs, nearly every queer organization would be overflowing with funds to help the community. Could you commit to putting 1% of your salary into a donor advised fund to help our community? 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #lgbt #queermoney #financialempowerment

This May 28 is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic or family violence in their lifetime, and 72% of LGBTQ people who experienced domestic or family violence did not report the abuse to anyone. Your allyship and support are now more important than ever. To get your team involved, go to https://lnkd.in/dr39RS_B or to help raise much needed funds, go to https://lnkd.in/dnHeGKPP

🚨🏡 HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAMS 2025 🏡 How To Apply For LGBTQ Housing Voucher—several government programs and non-profit organizations offer LGBTQ housing vouchers and financial assistance to eligible LGBTQ+ individuals facing housing insecurity. https://lnkd.in/eJm8fp7s 🏘️ LGBTQ+ Housing Voucher Los Angeles California —How can you qualify for LGBTQ+ housing vouchers in California? To qualify, you need to meet criteria related to income, LGBTQ status, age, legal residency, compliance with program rules, and housing needs. Detailed documentation and application processes are required. Read Post To Lean More https://lnkd.in/eyMKWwa9 #Housingvouchers #HousingSupport #emergencyhousing #LGBTQ

This May 28 is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic or family violence in their lifetime, and 72% of LGBTQ people who experienced domestic or family violence did not report the abuse to anyone. Your allyship and support are now more important than ever. To get your team involved, go to https://lnkd.in/dr39RS_B or to help raise much needed funds, go to https://lnkd.in/dnHeGKPP