The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. TrevorLifeline: 866.488.7386.

The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

The Trevor Project

Artists' Television Access is an all-volunteer, artist-run, underground and experimental media arts gallery founded in 1984.

Artists’ Television Access is a San Francisco-based, artist-run, non-profit organization that cultivates and promotes culturally-aware, underground media and experimental art. We provide an accessible screening venue and gallery for the presentation of programmed and guest-curated screenings, exhibitions, performances, workshops and events. We believe in fostering a supportive community for the exhibition of innovative art and the exchange of non-conformist ideas.

Artists' Television Access

SFNF is San Francisco's premiere performance art troupe and a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts.

The San Francisco Neo-Futurists are a collective of wildly prolific artists dedicated to the perpetual creation of experimental theatre that is immediate, ephemeral, accessible, and cheap. We believe the stage is an extension of daily life: we perform as ourselves in a non-illusory, interactive style that challenges the audience to create alongside us as active participants with a voice of their own. We respect and uplift each other on and off stage through non-hierarchical accountability, collective decision-making, and anti-oppression practice of all kinds. We do over 100 shows a year and we will never stop. 

San Francisco Neo-Futurists

An SF Queer Theater Company, fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts

Eye Zen Presents illuminates and preserves hidden LGBTQ+ histories through interdisciplinary performance, archival activation, and intergenerational exchange. We create immersive public art rooted in place, memory, and accessibility that connects queer elders, artists, and audiences. Our practice pairs hands-on archival preservation with new creative works so that endangered legacies are safeguarded and shared as living culture. 


Eye Zen Presents

The Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice represents a vision for centering human rights in United States foreign policy. 

The Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice (a 501c3 organization) represents a vision for reimagining United States foreign policy that prioritizes human rights. Advancing human rights in U.S. foreign policy is good for the world and good for Americans.

In January 2025, eight former Ambassadors, Special Representatives, and Special Envoys with human rights portfolios at the State Department founded The Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice. Each co-founder and principal has long been a leader in their areas of expertise, including: racial justice, workers’ rights, atrocities prevention and response, support for trafficking victims, youth empowerment, women’s rights, Afghanistan, and LGBTQI+ rights. We use our insider expertise to decipher foreign policy developments in the U.S. for civil society, academia, governments, and multilateral institutions in the U.S. and around the world and inspire others to fill the void the U.S. left behind. 

The U.S. has never been perfect, but our national ideals are noble and our foreign policy has traditionally incorporated bipartisan commitments to human rights, democracy, and global justice. Today, the U.S. is walking away from those long-standing commitments. The Alliance is bridging the gap between domestic and foreign policy by demonstrating how the dismantling of the policies, funding, and infrastructure of U.S. human rights investments globally impact the daily lives of all Americans. Supporting human rights in U.S. foreign policy translates into stronger national security, a more robust economy, a healthier country, and a country that is not merely feared but respected and valued globally.  

The Alliance fills a crucial gap by serving as:

- Human rights experts in mainstream foreign policy spaces, 
- Foreign policy experts in domestic spaces, 
- Former government officials in social justice spaces, 
- Responsive Americans in international contexts, and 
- Fierce advocates everywhere.

Thank you in advance for considering a donation. With your support, we can chart a new path forward for human rights and global justice in U.S. foreign policy, benefiting people around the world and Americans at home. 

The Co-founders and Principals of the Alliance are listed below by their former titles:

- Rina Amiri, Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights
- Desirée Cormier Smith, Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice (Co-President)
- Cindy Dyer, Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking
- Kelly Fay Rodriguez, Special Representative for International Labor Affairs
- Abby Finkenauer, former Special Envoy for Global Youth and former member of Congress
- Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues 
- Jessica Stern, Special Envoy for the Advancement of LGBTQI+ Human Rights (Co-President)
- Beth Van Schaack, Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice 

The Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice

Makers of Euki App, the Privacy-First Period Tracker. Expanding access to reproductive health + defending digital privacy. 

***Euki is the privacy first period tracker - plus so much more.***

**About Euki**
Euki is a tech-nonprofit working at the intersection of Reproductive Health and Digital Privacy to promote agency and autonomy over our collective sexual and reproductive health data, decisions and care. 

Euki co-designs with users who face specific barriers and/or risks to accessing reproductive health care- because when tech meets the needs of those who face the most barriers, everyone benefits.

**The Euki App**
Our flagship product, the Euki App, is a no-cost mobile period tracker that also connects users to research based information on censored or stigmatized sexual and reproductive health experiences including Abortion, Contraception, Menstruation, and Sexuality- all without collecting one single bit of their data.

**Since launching in 2019 on iOS and Android, Euki App has been:**

- Downloaded and trusted more than 215,000 times
- Hailed as “a critical resource,” “more than a period tracker,” and “one of the best, most empowering apps I’ve used” in uncompensated app store reviews
- Recognized by privacy experts at the** [Mozilla Foundation](https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/euki/)** and [Vagina Privacy Network](https://www.vaginaprivacynetwork.org/)

**Your support helps expand access to reproductive health care and information while defending digital privacy.** 

**Thank you.**

**Want to learn more about Euki?**

- [Our beliefs about privacy](https://eukiapp.org/beliefs-privacy)
- [Commitment to co-design](https://eukiapp.org/our-approach)
- [Team and leadership](https://eukiapp.org/team-and-board)
- [Questions? Email us: contact@eukiapp.org](mailto:contact@eukiapp.org)

Euki

Hammerstone School empowers women and gender minorities through craft trades education. 

Since 2013 Hammerstone School has been fostering self-reliance through an introduction to building skills in a space absent of preconceptions about what we may or may not know or may or may not be capable of.  

[Our courses](https://hammerstoneschool.org/all-categories) are designed to counteract long-standing gender imbalances in the trades. By creating learning environments specifically for women and gender minorities, we offer students a place to explore their capabilities free from judgment or outdated assumptions. From our very first class, this intentional space has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its impact and approach.

While our regular offerings are reserved for women and non-binary participants, we also offer [**custom workshops** ](https://hammerstoneschool.org/custom-workshops) open to people of all genders. These allow anyone to engage with our curriculum in a format that meets their needs while staying true to our mission of empowerment and inclusion.

At Hammerstone, we believe that building something with your own two hands can transform the way you see yourself and the world around you. Whether it’s the first time you pick up a power tool or the moment you step back and admire a bookshelf you built from scratch, what we’re really creating is confidence, community, and self-reliance.

*All contributions support our operational expenses, for example:*

*$10 per month* **: Small tools, big impact! This gift helps us replace essential classroom supplies, like drill bits, clamps, and saw blades.**

*$50+ per month* **: Your steady support keeps us going. At this level, you help cover utilities, staff hours, and classroom materials that allow us to run smooth, safe, and empowering learning experiences all year long.**

*One-Time Gift of $500+* **: You’re helping us grow. A gift at this level can purchase a new shared classroom tool, like a saw, giving students access to high-quality equipment and the confidence to use it.**

Hammerstone School

A community-supported independent library & artist workshop of printed material, fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts.

The Prelinger Library in San Francisco offers thousands of historical maps, zines, documents, books and other materials, all of which are available for artists to reference or reuse. Its collections serve activists, writers, musicians, composers, poets, novelists, journalists, and historians. The Library was established in 2004 and has served over ten thousand reserach visits. Its collections have supported the production of artists talks series, films, novels as well as open-ended explorations by people working across all media types. As a 100% community-supported project, the Library s free to pursue equity and justice, abolition and libration, and to serve the community as a trans- and queer-safe space and infoshop for survival and resistance. The Library puts hospitality first and offers sparkling water or tea to every visitor.

The collections also hold government-produced documents from eras when artists and writers were widely employed in their production, offering art and literature in unexpected places as well as roadmaps toward civil societies. With stacks materials ranging from eighteenth century documents to works produced this week, the room serves as a slip in spacetime within which a couple hundred years of human experience and experiments can be browsed. Library hosts represent a range of subject-matter expertises including public transportation, radio science, zine making, natural history, library science, book arts, moving image history and production, and nonfiction writing.

The Library also exists as an experiment in analog–digital hybridity. Its [stacks can be explored remotely here](https://prelingerlibrary.org/stacks/v2/) (please press the STARS button for maximum experience). Many items that have been digitized can be accessed through browsing Stacks Explorer, or directly at our portal at [Internet Archive,](https://archive.org/details/prelinger_library/v2&tab=collection) our longtime ally in the fight for free access to cultural materials.

The Library is currently open for drop-in visits three days a week in San Francisco. Please [visit our website](https://prelingerlibrary.org/home/) to check the current open hours when planning your visit. Information about artist residencies, more about the history of the Library, and information about the people behind the project can all be found on the website.

The Library's founders also operate a sibling organization in parallel, which is a film archives (Prelinger Archives). Moving image materials from the archives can be accessed through its [portal at Internet Archive here. ](https://archive.org/details/prelinger)

Prelinger Library

CHOW’s mission is to support wellness within the food/beverage/hospitality industry and to improve the lives of our community.

Anyone who’s dined in a restaurant has experienced hospitality. From servers and bartenders to dishwashers and chefs, each person working in a restaurant gives their all to make guests feel welcome, cared for and nourished.

Our mission is to return the favor. To care for the people who take such good care of us. To provide a place for restaurant staff to feel supported, heard and appreciated. To facilitate gatherings where we can build meaningful connections with folks who “get it.” To lift each other up so we don’t lose anyone else to suicide, addiction or struggles surrounding mental health.

CHOW was created by individuals in the food and beverage industry to bridge the gap between personal and clinical care. Everyone in the food/beverage/hospitality industry needs community and wellness resources. For those in recovery, CHOW recognizes that long term recovery needs connection and CHOW provides opportunities for that connection.

We do this by:

- Providing mental health support for food/beverage/hospitality teams through our community-building discussion groups
- Collaborating with owners and operators to provide information and guidance on best practices for resilient workplaces
- Connecting people in crisis with comprehensive supportive services.

Culinary Hospitality Outreach And Wellness Inc

Fueling LBQ+ women’s leadership in the Global South by 
closing funding gaps and 
driving economic 
empowerment.

LesbianGlobal was created to address a profound gap in visibility, resources, and opportunities for LBQ+ women—especially in the Global South. These women face a triple burden of patriarchy, misogyny and homophobia, often compounded by poverty, economic exclusion, and systemic violence. Yet they remain some of the least supported leaders in global philanthropy.

At LesbianGlobal, we believe that when LBQ+ women are resourced and empowered, they don’t just transform their own lives—they strengthen entire communities and create lasting change. Through economic empowerment, social entrepreneurship, and direct funding support, we unlock the potential of LBQ+ women as catalysts for equity, justice, and progress.

**Why LesbianGlobal Exists:**

- **Chronic Underfunding:** LBQ+ activists in the Global South—on the frontlines of human rights, safety, and community building—receive little direct funding. Their work is often stalled or silenced by lack of resources.
- **Resource Inequities:** Funding for women or LGBTQI+ issues often bypasses LBQ+ women. This systemic neglect leaves them invisible, without the recognition and support they need.
- **Donor Blind Spots:** Many funders remain unaware of the specific struggles LBQ+ women face—such as discrimination, economic exclusion, and violent repression—particularly in under-resourced regions.
- **High-Impact Giving:** In the Global South, every donation stretches further. A relatively modest contribution can launch a business, fund a safe space, or provide lifelines of support where none exist.
- **Barriers to Grants:** Complex, bureaucratic funding systems—shaped by colonial legacies—exclude LBQ+ activists who cannot safely or feasibly apply. LesbianGlobal eliminates these barriers by channeling resources directly and securely. \*\*\*\* 

**What We Do**

LesbianGlobal exists to bridge these gaps and power transformation. We:

- **Invest in Economic Empowerment:** We support LBQ+ women’s social enterprises, cooperatives, and income-generating initiatives that increase independence, build resilience, and shift local power dynamics. When LBQ+ women thrive economically, they uplift entire communities.
- **Channel Resources Directly:** 100% of donations go to LBQ+ women’s programs and leaders, particularly in the Global South. Our co-founders personally cover all administrative costs, ensuring every dollar fuels change.
- **Amplify Voices and Data:** Using our **LesbianGlobal Data Connect** platform, activists safely gather and share community data, testimonies, and priorities. Donors see impact in real time, unfiltered by intermediaries.
- **Build Visibility and Solidarity:** We elevate LBQ+ women’s lived experiences and leadership on global stages, while also collaborating with major funders to include LBQ+ women in broader strategies for gender and LGBTQI+ justice.
- **Advance Human Rights Through Economics:** We know that economic empowerment is inseparable from human rights. With resources and recognition, LBQ+ women can better resist violence, claim their dignity, and lead their communities toward economic justice.

**Our Mission**

LesbianGlobal empowers LBQ+ women in the Global South through funding, economic opportunities, and leadership support. We amplify their voices, help to dismantle systemic barriers, foster social entrepreneurship and economic empowerment to create a world where LBQ+ women lead, thrive, and transform the economic and social realities of their communities.

**Ways to Donate to the LesbianGlobal Fund**

1. **Through Myriad USA**

- Visit [Myriad USA’s Ways to Give page](#).
- When contributing, **please indicate “LesbianGlobal DAF” as the intended recipient** so it’s allocated to our fund.

2. **Through Every.org**

- On our [LesbianGlobal page on Every.org](#), click **Donate** at the top.
- To give regularly, select the **“Give Monthly”** option when choosing your donation frequency.

**Why Your Support Matters**

Your contribution is not charity—it is an investment in economic justice, equality, and sustainable change. With your support, an LBQ+ woman entrepreneur can build a livelihood, an activist can organize her community, and a leader can access the tools to create systemic transformation.

When LBQ+ women have the resources they deserve, they build safer, stronger, and more inclusive societies. Together, we can make this future possible.

 The LesbianGlobal Fund

Give Us The Floor nurtures a safe online peer-led community specializing in support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in distress.

*If you prefer to contribute by check, please mail to:*
*Give Us The Floor*
*943 Howard Street*
*San Francisco, CA 94103*

Give Us The Floor provides 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies in distress with the peer-positive human connection that they are too often missing. Through a safe, inclusive mobile app, youth ages 13 to 17 and young adults ages 18 to 24 can access peer support in a youth-only community, breaking the isolation and shame cycles they are experiencing. Trained youth facilitate the confidential group discussion spaces, and participants help each other with prevalent mental health and social issues such as depression, isolation, anxiety, identity, discrimination, family and school challenges, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image.

Within this supportive community:

- Youth in distress from all backgrounds and locations across the US have 24/7 access to peer support in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment.
- Participants communicate anonymously as often as they wish via closed group chats and discussion channels (no one-on-one communication is possible)
- They share daily life struggles, insights and accomplishments, encourage each other, and provide non-judgmental feedback without fear of stigma, taboo or shame
- Groups are organized by age and primary discussion topic to keep the chats relevant and relatable
- Youth who need adult help are quickly identified and given resources to help them.

Research reveals that increased isolation is contributing to the rapid deterioration of mental health and wellbeing. It’s affecting youth way more than adults: Experiencing social isolation and loneliness [during adolescence/ childhood] increased the risk of depression up to 9 years later. \*

**After only 1 month with Give Us The Floor:**

- **83% of the participants report that they feel less lonely**
- **78% were helped with their struggles**
- **77% feel better about themselves**
- **70% experienced improved mental health**

**You can learn more in our [2024 Impact Report](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/664ad1378953db17c51d91e7/t/67a57e90c7957c5adca2a916/1738899126226/GiveUsTheFloor+2024+Impact+Report_2025.2.5.pdf)

And this support has never been more needed. Some important statistics:

- Nearly 50% of LGBTQ youth age 13-17 seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year and 18% of them did attempt suicide:\*\*
- LGBTQ youth of color reported higher rates than their white peers: 12% of white youth attempted suicide compared to 21% of Native / Indigenous youth, 20% of Middle ------- Eastern / Northern African youth, 19% of Black youth, 17% of multiracial youth, 16% of Latinx youth, and 12% of Asian / Pacific Islander youth\*\*
- LGBTQ youth who had access to spaces that affirmed their sexual orientation and gender identity reported lower rates of attempting suicide \*\*
- 60% of LGBTQ youth who wanted mental health support in the past year were not able to access care, including nearly 3 in 5 transgender youth and more than 3 in 5 cisgender youth\*\*

Your support makes a real difference in a time when mental health resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth face major cuts to programming, or are shutting down altogether. Queer youth are counting on supportive community to be there.

Give Us The Floor changes young lives. Give Us The Floor saves young lives.

\*Rapid Systematic Review: The Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness on the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in the Context of COVID-19, Loades and colleagues
\*\*National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2022 - The Trevor Project

Give Us The Floor

Support and protect LGBTIQ+ people in Europe.

Forbidden Colours collects and raises funds to support initiatives that help LGBTIQ+ people to fully live their lives in freedom with self-respect and dignity in Europe. They are also a leading advocate in exposing anti-LGBTIQ+ initiatives in Europe, and therefore conduct extensive advocacy with media, EU-institutions and member states. 

Forbidden Colours is a NPO linked to a fund managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, the major Belgian public benefit foundation, whose mission it is to contribute to a better society. 

We want all LGBTIQ+ persons to be able to get up every morning feeling it is okay to be who they are. We use our extensive network in the European institutions, and in several member states of the EU, to address the backlashes on LGBTIQ+ rights. With our media contacts across the world, we expose anti-LGBTIQ+ initiatives. By putting pressure through the media, we were able to put several cases higher on the political agenda.

The organization is considered as one of the most effective organizations to protect LGBTIQ+ rights on the European level. By closely monitoring the geopolitical forces behind state-sponsored anti-LGBTIQ+ campaigns, Forbidden Colours was able to expose several European governments for scapegoating the LGBTIQ+ community as a deception for their anti-democracy campaigns. 

They revealed cases such as the anti-LGBTIQ+ propaganda law in Hungary, an anti-LGBTIQ+ education reform in Poland and the needs of LGBTIQ+ persons fleeing Russia's war with Ukraine in the international media. With this, Forbidden Colours has gained the attention of the world media and has been featured in amongst others The Guardian, VICE & Sky News. The non-profit has led a campaign aiming to take down Hungary's infamous anti-LGBTIQ+ propaganda law. After 1,5 year of campaigning by Forbidden Colours, the Hungarian government was taken to the Court of Justice of the European Union. For the first time in the history of the EU, a member state was taken to court on the basis of violations of human dignity and human rights. Forbidden Colours was also able to convince the largest group of member states ever to intervene in a lawsuit against another member state.   

They also help organisations from all over the world to advocate more successfully at the European Union institutions and, for example, also works with local partners on the EU Global Human Rights Sanction Regime. Besides its political advocacy work, Forbidden Colours also works with the corporate world to create a more diverse, equal and inclusive workplace. They give trainings, keynotes and develop projects to raise awareness to the issues of the LGBTIQ+ community within the company. They also develop 'corporate social responsibility'-projects about LGBTIQ+ rights together with the corporate world. This helps companies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Visit their website for more info:  https://www.forbidden-colours.com/

Forbidden Colours

We strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur.

When disaster strikes, people rally to support those affected, but full recovery takes years – long after media attention wanes and most donations cease. Your gift will help the Center for Disaster Philanthropy transform people’s lives during the long road to recovery and provide hope for the days and months ahead. To support specific recovery efforts, see our website.

Thank you for helping communities recover!

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

D×P works in Japan to solve the isolation of teenagers who have difficulties.

In Japan, suicide is the number one cause of death among young people and has become a social problem. Japan is the only country among the G7 industrialized nations where suicide is the leading cause of death. The percentage of Japanese young people who are satisfied with themselves or feel that they have advantages is lower than that of young people in other countries. Young people with various difficulties in life, such as poverty, disabilities, and no place at home, have difficulty finding people who understand their situation.
Furthermore, when they reach a crossroads in their lives, such as "career path" or "dropping out of school," the difficulties that are usually hidden from them tend to come to the fore, but it is easy for them to keep them to themselves. It is also easy to conclude that they cannot survive because they do not know about the various jobs and public supports that exist in the world. There are counseling services for bullying and suicide as places to turn to when they are having difficulties, but there are few counseling services for career and employment.The number of registrations and consultations continues to grow, and we currently have 5,900 registered users.
The teenagers D×P supports have difficulties due to a combination of various backgrounds, such as poverty, having disabilities, growing up in a single-parent household, and being bullied.
In Covid 19, there's been an increase in the number of consultations about living in poverty, such as reduced shifts at part-time jobs, parents losing their jobs and not being able to pay school fees, and not having enough to eat. Many of the teenagers work in restaurants or in non-regular employment, so the impact of Covid 19 has been very significant. Therefore, D×P have started to provide emergency support in the form of food aid and cash transfers.
Without a secure foundation, they cannot take the next step such as trying something or thinking about work. After receiving a consultation, the first step is to provide immediate reassurance and ongoing support while building a relationship of trust. D×P is funded by donations from donors. D×P is funded by your donations, and we hope that you will become a part of building a safety net for isolated teenagers.

D×P

We are an LGBTQ+ nonprofit helping queer people and their close ones feel safer in Russia.

Coming Out LGBTQ+ Group has been helping LGBTQ+ people in Russia since 2008 by providing free psychological and legal support to LGBTQ+ people, engage in educational activities, produce information materials on LGBTQ+ issues and related topics, conduct research and engage in international advocacy, work with the wider society to recognize rights and freedoms for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. Since 2022 Coming Out has been working primarily online from outside Russia, though the work is still aimed at LGBTQ+ communities and their environment within the country. Within 2023 Coming Out has been working on over 40 court cases, provided >800 legal consultations, >3400 free psychological consultations, 275 peer-to-peer consultations for trans\*persons, conducted 2 studies with over 10,000 respondents, published numerous materials with an average 400 000 views monthly.

Coming Out LGBTQ+ group

Namesake helps trans people in the U.S. navigate the legal name and gender marker change process with dignity and ease.

Namesake

Hyp+Access is a a patient-led nonprofit by and for people with connective tissue disorders and overlapping conditions.

[Hyp+Access](http://hypaccess.org) is a patient-led nonprofit by and for people with connective tissue disorders and overlapping conditions including hypermobility spectrum disorders, dysautonomia, mast cell disorders, long covid, fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and more. 

Our mission is care access and justice for all [“Hyps](https://hypaccess.org/what-is-hyp/),” a shorthand term we use to describe people with these co-occurring complex, chronic conditions and disabilities. We build and launch groundbreaking educational and advocacy programs to make current systems more liveable and accountable, all while building a community movement, changing narratives, and saving lives. Hyp+Access seeks to transform the U.S. healthcare system by serving one of the largest and most overlooked clinical populations in modern times, offering holistic solutions to complex problems.

Hyp+Access addresses interconnected, systemic healthcare challenges by providing immediate resources to our growing community of patients with overlapping, complex chronic conditions. We spearhead cross-disciplinary research and create new pathways towards accessible, affordable care for all. Our core strategies include a focus on comprehensive care coordination, advocacy, and a commitment to systemic change that improves access for underserved populations:

Key elements from our successful programs include: (1) medical and alternative care coordination and advocacy, (2) disability and chronic illness education and resources, (3) alternative care education and peer-support programs, and much more. 

Hyp-Access Inc

Dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community.

Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to end trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.

Trans Lifeline

The Rivanna Area Queer Center provides a safe refuge for all LGBTQIA+ people 
in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.

LGBTQIA+ people need spaces of our own where we can take refuge, build resilient communities, and organize for our collective liberation. RAQC provides a safe and loving home for the queer community in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. Programming at RAQC addresses multiple areas of need: support groups, peer counseling, and on-site mental health professionals contribute to the emotional wellbeing of our community. Classes and workshops on topics as diverse as screen printing, foraging, and self defense address our physical and creative needs. Social events like mixers, parties, and performances ensure that our region’s vibrant queer culture continues to flourish. In addition to our own programming, RAQC also serves as a safe and accessible space where all local queer organizations and individuals can host their own events.

Rivanna Area Queer Center (RAQC)

TAKE (Transgender Advocates Knowledgeable Empowering) is a Black trans-led org supporting trans POC in Alabama.

TAKE Center

We help LGBTQI people escape persecution and violence around the world. 🏳️‍🌈🌎  You can help save lives.

Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide. Based in the United States and Canada, we’re an organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics. In a time when there are more displaced people than ever, LGBTQI+ people are uniquely vulnerable due to systemic, state-enabled homophobia and transphobia. These factors either displace them in their own country or prevent them from escaping harm. 

Rainbow Railroad

KPH was established to protect the constitutionally guaranteed rights of LGBTI individuals in Poland. It is an advocacy organization striving to introduce social and legal change through litigation, lobbying and building a wide ally movement.

Poland is where Central and Eastern European democracy was born. Where the struggle for freedom and dignity lead to the fall of communism after 1989. Solidarity is a symbol of independence, progress and partiotism. Which is why while other Polish groups and organizations focus on the LGBTI community, KPH engages primarily in a conversation with the whole Polish society - straight and cisgender decision-makers, professionals and citizens. In the name of solidarity we build long lasting alliances and a movement of supporters who advocate for LGBTI dignity and equality. We ask you to support this movement by donating to our programmes. We can change Poland together.

KPH - Campaign Against Homophobia 

The nation's leading LGBTQ immigrant rights organization.

The nation's leading LGBTQ immigrant rights organization. We represent and advocate for people from around the world fleeing violence, abuse, and persecution because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. Our legal team has won asylum for more than 1,000 LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants while maintaining a 99% success rate. Your gift will make a unique difference.

Immigration Equality

Support economic empowerment for queer entrepreneurs: the power of the Pink economy!

The Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa) was established to create an ecosystem that facilitates and promotes commercial relationships and widen supply-chains between queer owned and/or operated businesses, entrepreneurs and their allies, in nations throughout Africa. Although QACC Africa was formally registered in 2022, the underlying concept has been in existence since early 2021 when the three co-founders met and organised their first safe queer community event in Nairobi, Kenya. Our advocacy focuses on the principal of economic inclusion. To achieve its objectives, QACC Africa works closely with businesses, professional associations, multilateral business groups, and international, national, regional and community queer organisations. QACC Africa is the gateway for queer owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the continent to increase sales and strengthen business opportunities. Creating a strong network of queer and allied businesses and entrepreneurs, allows members to take their business further, finding opportunities with other queer entrepreneurs, businesses and potential investors. In time, QACC Africa will grow to be an incubator for queer start-ups and entrepreneurs to access both grants and investment. QACC Africa will establish a process and platform to certify queer owned and/or operated businesses, and those business allied to the community, that are truly inclusive. This will promote supply chain collaboration and procurement opportunities. Furthermore, QACC Africa will bring community members and allies together, and highlight the right resources for queer business owners, operators and entrepreneurs to be even more successful by providing professional capacity development through training, mentorship and the nurturing of talent. VISION: To facilitate a diverse and inclusive economy in Africa by establishing a dynamic and thriving commercial ecosystem for queer-owned and allied- operated businesses. MISSION: To promote and support the growth of queer-owned and/or operated businesses across Africa through training and capacity building, partnership formation, and networking in order to raise awareness about the impact of the queer economy and facilitate investment opportunities. OBJECTIVES: 1. To build and nurture queer and allied business trade, collaboration, procurement partnerships and supply chain corridors. 2. To strengthen queer owned and/or operated businesses and formalize queer entrepreneur's businesses. 3. To be an incubator for queer start- ups and entrepreneurs and be the hub for investors in queer and allied businesses. 4. To provide certification for queer owned and/or operated businesses, and allied corporates that actively support the queer community. 5. To advocate for economic inclusion and equality of access for the queer community. PROBLEM STATEMENT:  It is hard to truly know the statistics of the queer community in countries throughout Africa, however we all understand that just because people (and their businesses) may not be overtly "out and proud", the LGBTQ+ population in various African countries, as a percentage of population, can be considered and compared to other nations where statistics are available. If we consider Canada, which has a population of 38 million, smaller than most African nations, Canada is home to over 100,000 LGBTQ+ owned businesses. These businesses generate over US$16 billion in economic activity and employ over 435,000 Canadians. Therefore it is safe to assume that untapped LGBTQ+ business in Africa is big business and can be a driving force for economic activism and driving change on the continent: the power of the Pink Coin (Shilling, Franc, Dollar, Rand, etc). Throughout Africa, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs face barriers, including having to hide who they were in business dealings to avoid losing opportunities, and the potential for exploitation by competitors, clients, employees, and government bodies. There is a growing number of individuals, organisations and companies looking to build business together – one connection at a time. A community of LGBTQ+ businesses, and even diverse procurement practices, will help tip the scales. QACC Africa incorporates all of these positive forces, quietly advocating amongst community and allied members, to make a more inclusive African economy, whilst recognising the challenges of each country on the continent.

Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa)

Our mission is to protect LGBTQ+ youth in Poland from the harms of homelessness and refugeehood. 

The Warsaw House Foundation's mission is to protect homeless and refugee  LGBTQ+ youth in Poland and provide them with the tools they need to live independently. Our inspiration was the  Ali Forney Center  (AFC)  n NYC, which is largest organization in the world offering support to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. We are honored that Carl Siciliano, the AFC's founder is on the board of the Warsaw House Foundation and works as an advisor. We place extra attention on HIV and STI education, support and prevention with the help of board member Dr. Joanna Kubica and the Smart Life Clinic in Warsaw.  After we took in our first LGBTQ+ youth to house on February 14th, 2023  we have been flooded with calls for housing and support from young people in need.  These are Polish Trans 18 year-olds from the Polish countryside in desperate need to escape their abusive and intolerant homes, young queer people with PTSD and untreated mental illness who need housing and support immediately, LGBTQ+ refugees from Ukraine and several young gay men from Iraq who suffered torture in their homeland, were detained and imprisoned at the Polish/Belarussian border for up to two years, and are now trying to build their lives in Poland.  We are also housing and supporting young LGBTQ+ people from Uganda and Egypt,  We are raising money to support the young people under our care, to house and feed them and pay for their medical needs and courses needed for them to start an independent life,  We are also raising money to hire staff (all of WH's work is now done by volunteers), to continue the renovation of our residential building and for short term emergency rentals.  We have a committed and professional team and a well planned strategy for both emergency and long term care.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!! We will be in regular contact if you'd like to hear of our progress and  if you'll be in Warsaw, we'd be delighted to meet with you personally and show you the work we do.

Warsaw House Foundation

The National Black Justice Coalition's mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ+/SGL bias and stigma.

Since 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been America’s leading national civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS through coalition building, federal policy change, research, and education. Our mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ+/SGL bias and stigma. NBJC supports Black individuals, families, and communities in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ+/SGL equity.

We envision a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly, and honestly in family, faith, and community, regardless of race, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)

Abortion Freedom Fund supports accessible, affordable, evidence-based abortion pills by mail for all. 

Abortion Freedom Fund is a national fund focusing on funding abortion pills by mail.

Abortion Freedom Fund supports accessible, affordable, evidence-based abortion pills by mail for all. Our mission is to help pregnant people take control of their healthcare and futures by dismantling medicalized control of abortion and encouraging a world where abortion pills are over the counter.

We simplify access to care for patients by funding virtual abortion providers and clinics, individuals accessing telehealth abortions, and reimbursing local funds for telehealth abortion care, allowing them to focus their resources on people seeking procedural abortions in their communities.

In addition to direct funding, we partner with organizations doing research and other activism to increase access to abortions.

Our core aims are:
-Assisting people who are pregnant to take control of their health care and futures
-Dismantling medicalized control of abortion and encouraging a world where abortion pills are over the counter
-Advocating for the full continuum of abortion care from self managed to clinician supported
-Breaking down the stereotype that abortion pills are dangerous

Abortion Freedom Fund

The Dragonfly Collective provides funding to birth mothers following adoptive placement.

The Dragonfly Collective was established to address the lack of support for birth mothers who have made the courageous decision to place their child for adoption. Post-placement, many of these women face significant challenges, including financial hardship, emotional distress, and a need for further education and career development. Our foundation aims to bridge this gap by providing comprehensive emergency assistance, ensuring that birth mothers can transition smoothly and regain stability in their lives.

The group will leverage every tool, connection, and opportunity to provide birth mothers with the support they need to thrive. Our organization supports these extraordinary women with essential resources, including living expenses, transportation, counseling, and education (including GED preparation, community college, and trade school), enabling them to secure a more hopeful future.

The Dragonfly Collective

 We are dedicated to enhancing our community through emergency financial aid, scholarships, and humanitarian initiatives.

Madison Alfano, an effervescent 18-year-old, met a tragic fate when she succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on the Garden State Parkway, just 12 minutes from her Staten Island home. Returning from her job at Monmouth University, Madison was known for her compassionate spirit and dedication to community service. Throughout high school, she actively volunteered her time, at beach clean-ups and clothing drives, etc. showcasing her unwavering commitment to helping others. Her aspirations extended to volunteering at pet shelters, reflecting her deep empathy for animals. In honor of Madison’s legacy and her selfless desire to make a difference, this Foundation was established to continue her altruistic endeavors and positively impact the lives of others, embodying the kindness and generosity she exemplified.

Madison Rochelle Alfano Foundation Inc

Headquartered in New York City, Aspies For Social Success, AFSS is a peer-run organization that provides support and social groups, as well as cultural events, to adults 18...

Headquartered in New York City, Aspies For Social Success, AFSS is a peer-run organization that provides support and social groups, as well as cultural events, to adults 18 and over who have either been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), believe they might be on the Autism Spectrum, or who for other reason have difficulty with social communication, sensory processing, or executive functioning. AFSS is working to build a more inclusive community for individuals who otherwise may not have many opportunities or be able to find others with whom to socialize. We do not charge our members any fees, and our income comes exclusively from fundraising.

**The Problem**

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 1 in 68 individuals in the U.S. is somewhere on the autism spectrum. Because adulthood constitutes most of the human lifespan, the majority of these individuals are adults. In New York City, where AFSS is based, this corresponds to a population of nearly 100,000, with closer to 200,000 in the Greater New York area, most of which have not yet been identified. A common misconception is that individuals with autism prefer to be isolated and are not interested in either friendships or romantic relationships; in fact, for most adults, nothing could be farther from the truth. Consequently, there is a need for venues where adults on the spectrum can meet others who live with the same challenges, discuss and share the difficulties that they face in various aspects of their lives in a supportive environment, and be able to simply socialize with people who perceive and interact with the world in a manner similar to their own. Also, even though unemployment statistics for autistic adults are greatly overestimated (roughly half of AFSS group members are employed at some level), they are still higher than for any other disability. As such, many will not be able to afford the kinds of group and cultural activities that AFSS is working to provide. These costs can only be met through outside contributions and donations.
 
**Our Approach**

AFSS support groups, currently held in rented venues, allow members to discuss issues of concern to them in a group setting among other adults living with similar challenges. Each meeting starts with a specific theme chosen by the group. Past themes have included community, relationships, dating, isolation, and employment-related difficulties. For example, we have had discussions on what it means to be part of a community and on what an ideal community would be like. We then allow the conversation to evolve during the session, allowing members to relate their own personal stories to the group.
  
AFSS social groups encourage members to go out in public with others like them and to feel more a part of and accepted in a community, and meet at different restaurants and locations throughout the New York City area. This also provides an opportunity for the greater community to see that we are no different from anyone else and fully capable of participating in society in spite of our minor differences. These groups provide a sense of community for individuals who otherwise may not have many suitable opportunities to socialize, as well as somewhere to go, on a regular basis, with a relaxed, comfortable, judgment-free atmosphere where people can be themselves amongst others sharing similar difficulties and interests. 
  
AFSS cultural events provide opportunities for our groups to attend a variety of artistic, scientific, and cultural events. These take place in museums, galleries, exhibitions, theaters, and other venues throughout the NYC area.
 
**Our team**

**AFSS Leadership**
  
**Stephen Katz**, Program Director AFSS
  
*Stephen Katz facilitates a variety of support, social and cultural groups for adults with Asperger’s syndrome, along with those who are on the autism spectrum. In the past, this has included the GRASP Manhattan support group in New York City. He has also worked on a variety of projects for GRASP; including, “Persons on the Autism Spectrum in Their Communities of Faith”, a ground breaking seminar, moderated by GRASP founder, Michael John Carley.*
  
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**AFSS Advisory Board**
  
 

- Karl Wittig, P.E. 
- Irma Jacqueline Ozer, Ph.D./ J.D. 
- Brian R. C. Kinghorn, M. Phil. 
- Jonas, Arnaldo, Founder of AFSS 
- Tim Itschner
 
**Contact information** 

Stephen Katz
[aspiesforsocialsuccess@gmail.com](mailto:aspiesforsocialsuccess@gmail.com) 
(917) 842-4984

Aspies For Social Success, AFSS

We are providing informational and educational resources for the transgender community in Israel

Join us in supporting Trans Wiki (transwiki.co.il), the cornerstone resource empowering the Trans* (broader transgender) community in Israel with vital information and resources. As the largest and most authoritative knowledge base for this community, Trans Wiki provides guidance on healthcare, legal support, and community connections. 

This project has been brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Maavarim and the Gila Project, Israel's leading Trans* organizations. The mission of T Hub Initiative, our dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in California, focuses on publishing and maintaining the Trans Wiki platform, ensuring it remains an up-to-date and reliable resource. Generously financed by the European Union, the project is backed by expertise of staff and volunteers from our partner organizations.

Now, we reach out for your support to fuel our progress and mission. Your generous contribution of $5,000 will guarantee Trans Wiki's resilient growth over the coming year, covering operational costs and essential development. Our passionate volunteer team maximizes every dollar, utilizing cost-effective software and translation solutions to make a wider impact with minimal cost.

Your contribution fuels this initiative, maintaining and expanding the reach of Trans Wiki. Every donation goes directly towards enhancing the platform and ensuring that the information remains available to all

T Hub Initiative

c89.5 is listener-supported public radio, playing uplifting dance music and providing career-connected learning for our students.

c89.5 is a listener-supported, non-commercial radio station owned by the Seattle Public Schools and operated by professional adult staff and students in the electronic media program at Nathan Hale High School. The station is almost entirely self-funded: over 95% of its operating revenue comes from listener donations and local businesses.

Over 150,000 listeners throughout Puget Sound tune to c89.5 every week for a diverse range of music celebrating individual differences and focusing on the joy in life. The station reaches a broad range of listeners, with a high concentration in both the 18-24 and 45-54 age ranges. Over 30% of c89.5 listeners identify as LGBTQ+.

c89.5 supports the personal and professional growth of our students, giving them the skills and confidence to succeed in careers in media and other professions. Our students gain practical experience in digital media production, public speaking, and professional presentation. Many of our alumni have gone on to careers in journalism, radio, television, and digital media.

The station is also a pioneer and worldwide leader in dance music, monitored by Nielsen and by MediaBase, and one of eight stations tracked for the Billboard Dance chart.

c89.5 has won numerous awards and is recognized as an influential radio station on the cutting edge of dance music as well as a premier high school broadcast facility.

Your donation is fully tax-deductible and supports the general operating fund of c89.5.

c89.5 Public Radio

Superbloom is a 501c3 focused on leveraging design as an intervention to change who technology serves. 

Superbloom (founded as Simply Secure) operates at the intersection of digital design and human rights. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve expanded our original focus on usable design practice for secure technologies to include programmatic interventions and research on socio-technical issues like surveillance capitalism, disinformation, and digital consent. Today we work to overcome the alarming lack of available resources in the public interest technology space by openly sharing our knowledge and partnering with organizations to identify unmet needs, design for access, and extend the impact of newly built tools and interventions.

Superbloom Design

Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media Impact defends the rights of children worldwide to ensure they can live happy, free and safe lives.

11:11 Media Impact

MDCC is a Denver-based nonprofit mental health organization. Our goal is to promote social equity through access and understanding

At Maria Droste Counseling Center, we provide accessible, community-centered, high-quality mental health counseling and clinical training. We serve those seeking healthier lives, regardless of ability to pay.

​Maria Droste Counseling Center seeks to be the leader in high-quality, sustainable, and innovative mental health programs and services for underserved populations.  In 2021 we served nearly 1,900 clients, virtually all from marginalized, underserved, and diverse communities.  In our 30 years serving the needs of Colorado communities, we have trained over 800 therapists to work specifically with these populations.  In 2022, we had our largest and most diverse class ever, preparing our providers to serve the ever-evolving populations of our state.  With your help, we continue to invest in the future of Colorado's mental health.  At Maria Droste, we believe that all people have a right to access mental healthcare, regardless of their identity, background, or ability to pay.


Maria Droste intends to cultivate a strong internal culture for all members: therapists, staff​,​ and board.  ~~These are the values we live by~~

Clarity Statement and Values:
Who are we? We are an organization of mental health professionals, learners, and volunteers embedded in our community.
Why do we exist? Mental health regardless of wealth; improving access to care.
How are we different? We are a unique, scalable model of practitioners who pay it forward. 
Where are we going? We are responding to evolving community needs with purposeful growth.

What are the values that guide our behavior?

Community:
Internally: We are committed to promoting a culture of belonging and embracing our differences.
Externally: We cultivate partnerships that are socially responsible and respect diversity in all its forms.

Learning:
Internally: We are passionate learners dedicated to self-awareness and continual growth. 
Externally: We help clients with personal growth to achieve a higher level of fulfillment. 

Service:
Internally: We make a difference by empowering one another with accountability and compassion.
Externally: We respect the dignity of those we serve by delivering accessible, quality care.

Maria Droste Counseling Center

Girls Write Now breaks down barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor and train the next generation of writers and leaders for life. Together, our community channels the power of our voices and stories to shape culture, impact industries and inspire change.

Girls Write Now

Luật Khoa tạp chí là một tổ chức báo chí độc lập nhằm cổ xúy cho nhân quyền, dân chủ và pháp quyền ở Việt Nam. 

Chúng tôi xây dựng:

- Luật Khoa tạp chí (luatkhoa.org) để cung cấp thông tin và kiến thức chính trị, pháp luật cho độc giả Việt Nam;
- The Vietnamese (thevietnamese.org) để đưa thông tin chính trị, nhân quyền Việt Nam ra thế giới.

Ủng hộ cho hai tờ báo này, tức là bạn đang góp phần cổ vũ cho những giá trị tự do và nhân văn, cũng như đóng góp vào quá trình xây dựng một nền báo chí độc lập, tử tế và chất lượng cao cho Việt Nam.

Chúng tôi "làm báo độc lập, không sợ ai, và không nịnh ai". Không có chỗ cho não trạng tự kiểm duyệt ở đây.

Chúng tôi từ chối các khoản đóng góp từ những nguồn đảng phái chính trị, tổ chức tôn giáo, và các nguồn mà chúng tôi có căn cứ để nghi ngờ về tính hợp pháp.

Luật Khoa (Legal Initiatives for Vietnam) là một tổ chức phi lợi nhuận được đăng ký tại bang California, Hoa Kỳ theo quy chế 501(c)(3). Số EIN của chúng tôi là: 81-5257301. Các khoản đóng góp của độc giả ở Hoa Kỳ cho Luật Khoa đều được trừ thuế (tax-deductible).

Tất cả các khoản đóng góp và chi tiêu đều được một hãng kiểm toán độc lập bên ngoài Việt Nam kiểm toán mỗi năm.

Mọi thắc mắc xin liên hệ: editor@luatkhoa.org.

Xin cảm ơn bạn đã ủng hộ Luật Khoa!

Luật Khoa tạp chí

Neuromatch is democratizing science by creating opportunities in education, networking, and scientific communication. 

Neuromatch enables more people to participate in scientific research by overcoming barriers in the form of education, social networks, and accessibility of science communication. 

Specifically, we find innovative new ways to allow collaborative access in these areas by enabling groups of scientists to work together to make these platforms as public goods that can scale up to be used by many. 

Our Academy provides live instruction, open source education that is contributed to by hundreds of researchers to provide always affordable education to people around the world. We are active in 15 different countries and teach undergraduate and PhD level science in 20 different languages. 

Our Community program creates online-first scientific conferences and community events that focus on human interaction, allowing us to leverage the equitable nature of online work without significant sacrifices in the networking and connection aspect of these events. 

The NMDA program provides researchers with real on the job experience in internships, job matching, and career guidance. 

Our large buy in to these communities we serve provides us the ability to conquer problems in science dependent on large network effects, such as issues in academic publishing, job matching, and large research collaborations.

Neuromatch

We provide in-depth, highly relational mindfulness education for youth and the parents and professionals who support them.

Young people deserve our best attention and the greatest support we can offer, especially when it comes to teaching them the tools and resources they need to nurture their minds, spirit, and bodies.

We stand on the foundation of a 35-year lineage of teen mindfulness which began with retreats offered in Barre, Massachusetts in 1989. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to be the national leader in immersive mindfulness education with our beloved teen retreats having been offered to 4,000+ alumni.

With a belief that justice and equity are at the center of youth wellbeing, our offerings also include specific programs for affinity groups such as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+. Programs aimed at more systemic impact include our internationally accredited Teacher Training program and custom programming in partnership with schools and youth-serving organizations across the country. Our programs seek to complement and amplify the impacts of in-school programs and to expand the value and capacity that youth-serving professionals have for sharing in-depth mindfulness experiences with youth.

At their core, the diverse community of Inward Bound teens and adult leaders seek to create healthier inner and outer worlds. They come from the edges of toxic dominant cultures with the belief that another way of living is not only possible, but a fundamental right. Our extensive network of 120+ staff, teachers, health coordinators, and mentors are experts in the fields of youth development, mental health, and education, and have lived experiences that deeply reflect the teens they serve. They exemplify authenticity, compassion, and respect, upholding a strong code of ethics. In fact, some of our leaders today were participants in the first teen retreats offered in 1989.

Perhaps our most distinctive capacity for success is our Collaborative Leadership (CL) System which emphasizes shared decision-making and robust feedback, and creates more pathways for community members, especially youth, parents, and partners, to have increased input and investment. This organizational structure, which has no Executive Director, is the result of our equity commitments and examinations of how power is distributed within our organization. It was researched and developed for three years with the consult of international leaders in the field before being fully launched in January 2020. At the core of the CL System are the full-time staff and five standing committees that include a 9-member Youth Advisory Committee and 6-member Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee. Need-based stipends are available to support committee member participation.

Inward Bound Mindfulness

Trestle strengthens social movement technology so organizers can go further, faster. 

21st century movements for justice, equity and progress are fighting uphill battles — and the tech they use shouldn’t be one of them. But our organizers have not been equipped to make critical tech decisions, leaving the movement vulnerable to security threats, costly decisions and unstable tools. 

Trestle is here to help bridge the gap. 

We’re here to help get tech projects on track, protect teams and tools from threats, and ensure technology is never a barrier to victory — in ways that are accessible, culturally specific and sustainable.

Trestle Collaborative is the place for front line organizations to secure free-tech services. Since our start in 2021, we’ve worked on some of the most critical high impact issues by providing over $1.6 million in free tech services through our community of over 130+ mission-driven technologists who provide hands-on guidance to front-line organizations.

Donations ensure that cost is never a barrier for our partners on the ground.

Trestle Education Fund

We address food insecurity, social isolation, loneliness among Asian Elders living in under-resourced & underinvested communities.

**Donate to Heart of Dinner's mission in addressing food insecurity, social isolation, and loneliness among Asian American older adults living in NYC's under-resourced and underinvested communities.**

Concerning data reveals that 23% of Asian New Yorkers live in poverty, significantly higher than the citywide average of 16% of all New Yorkers. And a staggering 28% of Asian American older adults 65+ live in poverty. As the American Bar Association reveals, Asian elders, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, endure more social isolation and mental health struggles than their peers due to linguistics, financial, and cultural barriers. These factors combined significantly impact the mental and emotional well-being of Asian American older adults in a city where depression and suicide among older adult immigrants are on the rise.

**Heart of Dinner addresses these critical community needs by home-delivering to Elders with Heart of Dinner's signature nourishing care packages of culturally thoughtful and nutrient-dense food, bundled inside lovingly hand-illustrated bags, attached with uplifting handwritten notes in the Elder's native language.**

**Quick Links to Learn More about Heart of Dinner a 501c3 nonprofit public charity:**

- **[Click here](https://www.heartofdinner.org/)** to visit Heart of Dinner's official website to learn more about the organization.
- **[Click here to watch](https://fortune.com/videos/watch/Aging-Asian-Americans-face-high-rates-of-social-isolation-and-poverty/484b609c-e2bd-408b-9932-db06dac8faa0)** Fortune's video "Aging Asian Americans face high rates of social isolation and poverty" and Heart of Dinner's work in addressing this directly. 

**A Note from Our Founders about Heart of Dinner & Our Evolution from 2020-2024:**

Dear Cherished Supporter,

Thank you for taking a moment to connect with our mission. We are so grateful for the opportunity to share our journey with you—a journey born from a deep, instinctive need to care for our Elders. **In March 2020, at the onset of the global pandemic, we leapt into action to support our Asian American elder community, who were facing devastating food insecurity, isolation, and loneliness.**

While many believe the urgency that defined the pandemic has passed, **the reality for our Elders remains critical. Even now, 1 in 3 Asian American older adults live below the poverty line.** These challenges are not new. For decades, this community has been overlooked, its struggles masked by the harmful “model minority” myth, which conceals the deep inequities faced by Asian American Elders. This, combined with language barriers, technology gaps, and economic hardship, means that many continue to lack access to the resources and care they deserve.

Out of a guttural instinct to protect and uplift our Elders, we **transformed our 300 square-foot apartment on the cusp of Chinatown and the Lower East Side into a sanctuary of cultural resonance and care.** We hyperfocused on those in the most critical state, providing emergency food relief and addressing their emotional needs through handwritten notes in their native languages, making sure our Elders felt seen, valued, and dignified.

**These care packages are more than just food—they are a lifeline.** Filled with culturally meaningful lunchboxes and fresh groceries beloved in Asian immigrant households like bok choy, rice, mung beans (and more!), all lovingly bundled inside decorated bags, attached with notes of love & joy that deliver warmth, connection, and belonging.

As our work evolved beyond emergency relief, we **built Heart of Dinner into a nonprofit focused on sustainable care.** Thanks to our incredible community of donors, partners, volunteers, and small team of staff, we have transformed into a **501(c)(3) public charity that continues to nourish and uplift our Elders, week after week.**

By Summer 2024, **we have delivered over 200,000 meals to beloved Elders living in significantly under-resourced and underinvested communities across New York City.** And our work is far from over. The challenges our Elders face didn’t begin with the pandemic, and they certainly won’t end with it. **These hardships are rooted in long-standing societal and governmental neglect, where policies and systems have historically overlooked the needs of this community.**

**Looking forward, we have plans to build Heart of Dinner's own delivery infrastructure with a fleet of electric vehicles, hire a dedicated team of drivers trained in our protocols—which emphasize cultural respect and thoughtful care when serving our Elders—and we aim to increase our care package distribution by 25%.** **These efforts will build upon our ongoing commitment to delivering care packages to our Elders and existing beneficiaries with the same high level of deep care and compassion.**

**Behind the scenes, we are strengthening systems to support Heart of Dinner’s sustainable growth,** so that we can continue to serve with deep care for years to come. **With these steps, we aim to cover all five boroughs of NYC—and even dream of extending our love and care to California.**

At the heart of Heart of Dinner is our belief in nourishing souls, bridging cultures and generations, and redefining what it means to care. We proudly support local businesses, empower individuals to uplift communities, and prioritize sustainability, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

**We invite you to take action with us today. Your support will help build a world where love, dignity, and connection are not just ideals—but fundamental human rights.**

With heartfelt gratitude,

Yin Chang & Moonlynn Tsai

Founders, Heart of Dinner

Heart Of Dinner

Help us heal and empower queer people and their place in the world! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzXj-I12Ka0

we.are.village in Berlin is creating new ways that queer communities can connect, transform and heal. For the last eight years, we have operated a unique space for queer masculinities and femininities, transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, intersex and other gender non-conforming people.


Our goal is to help queer people create and embrace healthier, better connected and purposeful lives. We do this by nourishing individual and collective growth through working with the body, mindfulness, artistic expression, consent and a range of self-empowering tools and strategies. In the process, we tackle loneliness, lack of self-esteem, intimacy and addiction issues, dealing with discrimination and other intersectional challenges that limit and impact queer lives.


We have created a diverse and continuously adapting program of weekly and monthly events, community evenings, weekend trips as well as art exhibitions, performances, salon discussions and offerings via our online platform.


Although it was never our focus, we  have become a model for other cities and countries. We regularly host visitors and participants from all over the world and have seen an increase in international interest from individuals, other organizations, activists, artists, politicians or other practitioners wanting to find out more about our innovative model and methodologies.

Please contribute to our fundraiser that will support this international vision through our Queer Bridges Berlin and Village Academy Training programs.

Download the PDF with our vision, goals and summary of our past successes here!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/66zmtyp86uub1tt/2023-WAV--KL-EN-DIN-A4%20.pdf?dl=0

We very much appreciate your time and attention!
Thank you !!
Kai Ehrhardt
Founder

we are village - queer matters

Our mission is to strengthen and diversify the network of legal psychedelic service providers, beginning in Oregon.

About Alma Institute: 

Our mission is to strengthen and diversify the network of legal psychedelic service providers by offering prioritized enrollment and certification opportunities to people from marginalized communities. We seek to increase benefits and prevent harms by creating pathways to apprenticeship, employment, and ongoing peer support for facilitators in this growing field.

Launching in Oregon in 2023, our social justice-rooted training program practicum to prepare students for licensure under the nation’s first legal psilocybin services program. We seek to raise industry standards so people from all backgrounds can find belonging and thrive in psychedelic work. This requires anchoring in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, feedback, accountability, and meaningful practices of sacred reciprocity. 

We exist so psychedelic healing work can not only be available to our communities, but relevant to our ancestral and lived experiences and impactful for generations to come.

Our Approach:

We hold a strong focus on continued support and skill building for new graduates, and are weaving a culture of engagement, mentorship and accountability into our programming. We will support this by hosting in person and digital integration circles for new and experienced facilitators, supporting networks of student pods to continue learning together, and leading industry-wide conversations about ethical standards and care. 

Oregon ranks among the worst for mental health conditions and is dismal in access to therapy and psychiatric services. The numbers are even worse for people from marginalized social locations. These community members experience higher rates of the very mental health conditions that psilocybin can help address. However, psilocybin is not a cure-all. Wellbeing is systemic and depends on the harmony of a variety of factors. The success of psilocybin services will depend largely on the trust and rapport established between client and facilitator, the client's sense of safety and belonging, the environment in which services occur, and importantly, the follow-up care and support provided.

As in talk therapy, it is critical that patients have the option of working with someone who has shared identifiers and can relate to their lived experience. This is especially important when working with racial and gender-based trauma and deep healing processes. 

Additionally, the lasting benefits of psilocybin will rely on external factors, such as access to healthcare, safe and consistent housing, healthy food, community support, and gainful employment. It is essential that individuals working in this new industry understand and are engaged with the intersectional approach to wellbeing and community health; if they don't, the industry will be peddling a short-term band-aid solution, with service sites overwhelmed by high-paying experience seekers and fail to deliver on the promises of lasting change and healing promoted by the Psilocybin Services Act. 

Alma Institute seeks to bring a deeper inquiry to psychedelic therapies and help raise standards for the field at large. If we are successful, we can shift the conversation from one laser focused on mental health, to one about the historical roots of our suffering and the systemic shifts needed for collective healing.

Alma Institute

ACCELERATE ART is a charitable 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to uplifting emerging artists in the Web3 space.

Founded in 2021, ACCELERATE ART was created establish a supportive environment for the development of artistic practice in Web3. Our mission is to provide resources for artists and to support reflection and dialogue on art.

We are committed to supporting the ever changing definition of art by presenting a wide range of practices that engage a timely and critical exploration of art and technology. Through exhibitions, public engagement, educational programming and career opportunities, our objective is to support art's cultural, historic, social and political impact.

A2 Accelerate Art

A social justice movement and social service provider dedicated to strengthening communities and transforming lives.

GLIDE

On a mission to increase representation in the Entertainment, Gaming, Media & Tech industries, BRIC by BRIC.

BRIC Foundation has one main goal: to increase representation in Entertainment, Gaming, Media and Tech. By strategically engaging with leaders across these industries, along with Government and Education Partners, BRIC strives to Break, Reinvent, Impact and Change the foundations of these businesses and create inclusive opportunities for women and underrepresented people to be successful.

Bric Foundation

We envision all communities in Oregon having access to resources needed for everyone's health and well-being.

We promote healthy communities by collaboratively addressing local needs to improve access to care and health-related services through advocacy, education, and technical assistance. 

Access Care Anywhere

Strengthening and empowering young women and gender-expansive youth of color as agents for change in their lives and the world.

Sadie Nash Leadership Project’s mission is to **strengthen, empower, and equip young women and gender-expansive youth of color** as agents for change in their lives and in the world. Operating at the intersection of love and rigor, we use popular education to build community, critical consciousness, and post-secondary readiness.

We believe that the foundation of leadership lies in service and activism — **and that redefining what leaders and leadership looks like will transform our lives for the better.**

Join us in our vision of a world that **centers the experiences and leadership of young women and gender-expansive youth of color, building on their perspective, commitment, and brilliance to be a healthier, safer, and more just society for us all.**

Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Grassroots collective of Asian migrant massage, sex workers, & allies for full decriminalization and labor rights. 

Red Canary Song centers basebuilding with migrant workers through a labor rights framework and mutual aid. We believe that full decriminalization is necessary for labor organizing and anti-trafficking.  #RightsNotRaids #SexWorkIsWork

OUR TENETS.
No more police raids and deportations. Policing is not social work. Arrest and sentencing, even with diversion programming, is not a humane way to deliver social services. Labor rights in our workplaces, regardless of immigration status.

Your donation goes towards our mutual aid fund to support workers in need; legal consultation; OB/GYN & mental health services translations; bail$; community care & policy advocacy.

The most effective way to fight exploitation and abuse is to give workers the rights and resources to create respectful and safe conditions for them to survive.

Learn more at our website and our documentary, Fly in Power.



Red Canary Song

Holy Covenant Church MCC is a LGBTQ+ nonprofit religious organization located in Brookfield, IL. Nonprofit status granted in 1973.

Holy Covenant MCC is an open and affirming Christian community of faith that has been serving the Chicagoland area since March 30, 1975. We celebrate our call to embody the spirit of hospitality. It is in this spirit that we welcome people of all genders, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and socio-economic means to participate in the full life and ministry of our church.

We explore our faith in a safe, non-judgmental environment. We celebrate the contributions of Christianity and other faith traditions to our understanding and experience of the Divine, Just, and Creative Presence many call “God.”

The Worship Team nurtures the corporate worship life of our congregation as inspiring, celebratory, and centered on the faithful proclamation of Scripture and communion celebration. We celebrate an open communion, which means you do not have to be a member of Holy Covenant or any other church to participate. Everyone is welcome to the table with whatever beliefs or doubts they may have.

Our Sunday hybrid worship service is held at 10:00 a.m., and is live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HolyCovenantMcc. It is followed by our social hour which includes food and invigorating conversation. 

You can sign up at our website for our weekly newsletter which includes volunteer, service, fundraisers and other information going on at the church. The sign-up information is at http://www.holycovenantmcc.org on the left side of the page.

Holy Covenant MCC is part of Metropolitan Community Churches, an International Christian denomination representing approximately 300 congregations. We provide a home to all who are seeking to discover and express their unique spiritual journey

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We are a nonprofit, so instead of charging fees we rely on the generosity of donors like you.