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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

This book is so important because it shares our story and history. #elevateandamplify #twincitiespride #pride365

It's #GivingTuesday and we need your support to make GLAAD's mission of 100% acceptance of LGBTQ people become a reality. In the past year, we've seen 500+ anti-LGBTQ bills introduced and 700+ acts of anti-LGBTQ extremism. With the 2024 elections coming up and the increase in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric on social media and the legislature, we anticipate those numbers increasing and need your support in amplifying our work. Your donation supports: The GLAAD Storytelling Initiative where we use evidence-based media strategies to mobilize even more people around LGBTQ #equality, especially transgender rights and safety. The GLAAD News & Rapid Response Team as it offers real-time crisis communications, trains #LGBTQ people and allies to be effective voices for equality, and works with journalists to cover LGBTQ stories with richness and compassion. The GLAAD Media Guides, which let LGBTQ people lead the conversation, whether it's about growing HIV awareness in the U.S.' Deep South or tracking LGBTQ characters in major motion pictures. The GLAAD Media Institute's Advocacy, Education, and Training team create representation firsts like the GLAAD Gaming Index for LGBTQ #representation in gaming, and the inaugural Black Queer Creative Summit in Los Angeles — and ensure that those firsts aren't the last. Consider donating here: https://lnkd.in/gTcjcs5n

Happy Pride Month! We are allies. 🌈 Here are 5 ways to celebrate Pride Month: 1. Educate yourself Learn all about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community, its history, and its challenges.    2. Donate Give back to the LGBTQIA+ community by donating to an affiliated nonprofit in your area.   3. Increase LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the workplace If your workplace does not have a culture that promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, speak to your manager about ways the company can be more inclusive to this community.    4. Watch a documentary on the Stonewall Riots Learn how it all began by watching an informative documentary on the Stonewall Riots and the events that preceded and followed them, like “Stonewall Forever” or “Stonewall Uprising”.   5. Be supportive If someone you know is LGBTQIA+, be supportive as they pursue their journey. #pridemonth #LGBTQIA+ #loveislove #metabolichealth #obesitymedicine #obesity #ally Courtney Younglove, M.D., FOMA, FACOG, DABOM Maribeth Orr, D.O., DABFM, DABOM Maren Ozier Here is more about Pride Month from The National Council for Mental Well Being 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNmtJ-4M

As the year comes to a close, consider making a lasting impact with your year-end donation! Let's join hands to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals have the resources and services they need to not just survive but to THRIVE in the coming year. Your support can make a significant difference in fostering inclusivity, understanding, and empowerment. Together, let's create a brighter and more affirming future that LGBTQ+ people DESERVE! Head to the link or go to envision-you.org to make a donation! https://bit.ly/47VBKWh . . . . #LGBTQ #lgbtq #mentalhealth #nonprofit #donate #giveback #SupportLGBTQ+ #MentalHealthMatters #MakeADifference . [Image Description: Grey background with an image of a person partially shown in color. The person has curly hair and purple eyebrows. The words "LGBTQ+ Coloradans Deserve Affirming Care and Communities" is at the top of the image. The word "deserve" is in purple to match their eyebrows. A small black box with the word "DONATE" is in the bottom right corner with "envision-you.org" below.] End Description.]

ONE DAY TO GO!!! Tomorrow, 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 essence of the Christmas season lies not just in the twinkling lights and festive decorations, but in the warmth we share with one another and the acts of kindness that define the true meaning of Christmas. This season, we invite each of you to embrace 'The Gift of Giving.' In a world that is constantly evolving, it is crucial that we ask ourselves what we can do to contribute positively to the lives of those around us, especially our LGBTQ+ siblings who may face unique challenges. Our proposal is simple yet profound: let us make a difference by directing our Christmas spirit towards the support of local grassroots LGBTQ+ organisations. These grassroots entities operate tirelessly, addressing critical issues such as homelessness, providing a listening ear and emotional support, uplifting the Black Trans Community, guiding our young people, and offering solace to asylum seekers. By supporting them, we are not only contributing to the betterment of individual lives but also fostering a sense of community and acceptance that resonates far beyond the holiday season. This year, we encourage you to consider a gift that goes beyond the tangible – a donation to these organisations that form the backbone of support for London's LGBTQ+ community. Your contribution sends a powerful and meaningful message of care, compassion, and inclusion during a time when togetherness matters the most. It is a way of saying, "You are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone." Donation Pots: Switchboard - National LGBTQ+ Helpline - https://lnkd.in/gSAUWu6a African Rainbow Family - https://lnkd.in/eZ8Q-ND3 Mosaic - https://lnkd.in/exDJ3TnS Black Trans Alliance - https://lnkd.in/eTbtMgN @The Outside Project - https://lnkd.in/dXxv4Gi #donations #LGBTQ #Christmas #givingback

🌈 I am queer. And I don’t like Pride Month 😮💨 I’ll be honest — I have complicated feelings about Pride right now. We have an entire month to celebrate our existence thanks to Black and Brown, Queer and Trans people who riot made it possible for us to get our rights — rights that are still being challenged today everywhere in the world. Pride started as a riot, it should be about resistance and community. But instead, I/we need to work so much harder than any other month because this is the only month our voices get tolerated — and on top of that, corporations use them to make a (huge) profit. 💔 It is draining. This is why at Lutalica, I’m not pushing our comms team to make as much noise as we could during Pride Month. We work for the LGBTQ+ community all year round, and I don’t want my colleagues to feel overwhelmed because this is the only time of the year when straight people acknowledge us. 💪 We want to keep working for the community, providing free support to non-profits who struggle to raise funds for an inclusive brand or an accessible website. These things are not only important, they are crucial, and I will keep shouting this to whoever will listen. I wish we could have started our crowdfunding earlier than Pride Month. We could have done it later, but July and August are holiday months, in September people have no money post-holiday, and then it’s basically Christmas. So here we are — and honestly, it’s not going as well as we hoped because we’re being drowned out by voices that only speak up in the month of June. But we still need your support. 👉 Please watch the video in this post where I explain why this is important. Check out the testimonials we’ve been posting — they are proof that our work is necessary. And then, please reshare and donate to our crowdfunding campaign here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekREhQ3U ✨ Help us design a brighter future for women and queer communities. #QueerAndProud #LGBTQSupport #PurposeOverProfit #Crowdfunding #InclusiveDesign #CommunitySupport #DesignForChange #HappyPride #PrideMonth I'm curious about what other trans and queer entrepreneurs/professionals think. Do you feel the same? Ruth Faulkner Susie Cuthill Matt Dabrowski Patrick Dickinson Ceysa McKechnie Thea Bardot Araxie Boyadjian Lu 🍋 Castello Cat Halsan Hugh O'Keeffe Lou Beardsmore Jaron Soh Taylor 🌹 Gobar Aby Hawker Kirsty Lunn Francesca Allen

As we approach the year's end, let's applaud the resilience and wisdom of LGBTQ+ older adults! Dedicate your year-end donations to guarantee they receive the support and resources they rightfully DESERVE, enabling them to thrive in communities throughout Colorado. Your generosity holds the power to create a significant impact, nurturing inclusivity and preserving the dignity of those who've paved the way. Click the link or go to envision-you.org to give back today! https://bit.ly/47VBKWh . . . . #LGBTQ #lgbtq #mentalhealth #nonprofit #donate #giveback #SupportLGBTQ+ #MentalHealthMatters #MakeADifference . [Image Description: Grey background with an image of an older adult partially shown in color. The person is wearing a white shirt and has facial hair and standing in front of a green background. The words "LGBTQ+ Coloradans Deserve Affirming Care and Communities" is at the top of the image. The word "deserve" is in green to match the background. A small black box with the word "DONATE" is in the bottom right corner with "envision-you.org" below.] End Description.]

Today marks International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Let's stand together in solidarity to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Love is love, and everyone deserves to live their truth without fear of discrimination or violence. Spread awareness, educate yourself, and be an ally. #IDAHOTB #LoveIsLove #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #reintegration #hivaidsawareness #housingfirst #communityresource #nonprofit #newjersey #njac_helps