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Being Queer in 2024. The highs, the lows, challenges, and rewards. ? Embrace the highs and lows: 1. Pride Parades: Celebrate love and identity 2. Safe Spaces: Create and protect inclusive environments 3. Advocacy: Stand up for equal rights and policies 4. Community Events: Foster connections and support ? Understand the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community: 1. Discrimination: Combat prejudice and ignorance 2. Mental Health: Address and support mental well-being 3. Legal Hurdles: Navigate and challenge unjust laws 4. Visibility: Promote representation in media and workplaces ? Discover rewarding ways to support: 1. Volunteering: Offer time and skills to LGBTQ+ organizations 2. Donations: Financially support causes and initiatives 3. Education: Spread awareness and educate others 4. Allyship: Be a visible and vocal supporter ? Leverage resources to uplift the community: 1. Support Groups: Join or start local and online groups 2. Hotlines: Provide and promote crisis support services 3. Legal Aid: Offer or seek legal assistance for LGBTQ+ issues 4. Counseling: Access mental health professionals specializing in LGBTQ+ care ? Optimize your efforts to make a difference: 1. Social Media: Use platforms to share stories and support 2. Networking: Connect with other advocates and allies 3. Events: Organize or attend LGBTQ+ events and fundraisers 4. Policy Change: Engage in local and national advocacy for rights ? Take in top tips for being an effective ally: 1. Listen: Hear and validate LGBTQ+ experiences 2. Speak Up: Challenge homophobia and transphobia 3. Educate Yourself: Stay informed about LGBTQ+ issues 4. Show Up: Be present at events and in everyday life ? Ensure every action showcases your commitment and support. Embrace a strategy that includes: 1. Consistent advocacy and allyship 2. Regular engagement with LGBTQ+ content and events 3. Thoughtful and informed support for the community 4. Continuous learning and unlearning of biases Save and share this today! Start making a difference tomorrow!

Here is how SAGE, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging, uses data to reveal unmet needs and ensure their communities are seen. First, SAGE uses data to ensure their programs make an impact by answering questions such as:? -Do our service programs meet the needs of the people they serve? -Has engaging in SAGE programs improved the lives?? -Who aren’t we adequately serving? -What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs?? -Are our training programs effective? Second, they use surveys to gain a better understanding of community satisfaction and uncovering unmet needs. For example, SAGE discovered through intake interviews a high incidence of housing insecurity among its constituents. This led to the creation of the?National LGBTQ+ Housing Initiative. Finally, because they collect so much quality data, they are able to help partner organizations answer questions about their community. They worked with the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) to better understanding of its clients’ unmet needs and provide better transportation options. How is your nonprofit currently using data? Read the full article by Cindy Rizzo, a former SAGE's board member, on Candid insights: https://lnkd.in/eK7ZPh2G

At LGBTQ+ Project, we believe in a world where everyone is accepted, valued, and loved for who they are. Our mission is to support and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring they have access to the resources, community, and advocacy they need. Why It Matters Despite progress in recent years, many LGBTQ+ individuals still face significant challenges. From discrimination and isolation to mental health struggles, the journey to acceptance and equality is ongoing. Here in Norfolk and Waveney, our vibrant LGBTQ+ community deserves the same opportunities and support as everyone else. Our Approach Safe Spaces: We provide safe, welcoming environments where LGBTQ+ individuals can connect, share experiences, and find support. Mental Health Support: Understanding the unique pressures faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, we offer specialised counselling and mental health services. Education and Advocacy: We work tirelessly to educate the wider community, promoting acceptance and understanding through awareness training and campaigns. All Age Support: Our services are available to all ages. We have drop-in groups specifically available for young children, all the way to adults. How You Can Help Supporting our cause means more than just donations; it's about fostering an inclusive community. Here's how you can get involved: Volunteer: Your time and skills can make a significant difference. There are so many ways you could volunteer with us. Get in touch to find out more. Spread the Word: Help us reach more people by sharing our mission and initiatives on social media and within your networks. Donate: Contributions help us expand our services and reach more individuals in need. Looking Ahead As we continue to grow, our goal is to ensure no LGBTQ+ individual in Norfolk and Waveney feels alone or unsupported. With your help, we can create a community where everyone is free to be themselves, without fear or prejudice. Find out more at [email protected] #LGBTQSupport #Community #Equality #NorfolkAndWaveney #Charity #Inclusion

Make It Count: 20 The number to know in social justice this month Sammy Luffy Director of Research, Funders for LGBTQ Issues “Funders for LGBTQ Issues, a Ford grantee, recently released its?20th?resource tracking report, which documents all U.S foundations’ funding for LGBTQ communities and causes. We are a network of more than 100 foundations, corporations, and funding institutions that collectively award more than $1 billion annually, with approximately $200 million specifically devoted to LGBTQ issues. By tracking trends and changes over time, we can help shine a light on emerging opportunities for funders and identify where financial support is most needed. One report finding that we're excited about: A total of $48.1 million was awarded to transgender communities in the United States in 2022, which represents a 34% increase from 2021. That same year, more than 6,000 grants were awarded to LGBTQ communities in the U.S., totaling $258.1 million. Still, a lot of these organizations are having to do more with less; in fact,?less than 1% of all philanthropic funding?goes to LGBTQ nonprofits. Our data shows so many opportunities to assist them, including funding unhoused and marginally housed and older members of the LGBTQ community—an entire generation that was deeply impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. There's a lack of visibility for some of these groups, and by naming them in our report, we're able to make the case for a more thoughtful approach to how we're funding our communities and our causes. We can show that there are tons of opportunities for funders to support the queer community.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWUfx7rM #Pride #PrideMonth

Our Annual Report is Here! A letter from our Executive Director, Brian Wenke! If you’ve been following It Gets Better for more than a year, you will know how much I love assembling and sharing our annual report. This moment gives us a chance to reflect on our accomplishments, reminding us that, even in challenging times, impact is achievable -?thanks to the continued support of people like you. It fuels my gratitude for the It Gets Better team and the investors that make their work possible.. Last year feels like a lifetime ago, but we know the impact we had on more than 800,000 LGBTQ+ young people around the world is setting in motion a ripple effect of change that will shape the future of today’s youth. I am honored to share with you our?2023 Annual Report. Below is a taste of what we’ve been able to accomplish with the help of supporters like you. - Since 2021,?we’ve granted over $1.3 million?to support student-led projects that build more welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ youth in middle and high schools across North America. - Our fourth annual?It Gets Better: A Digital Pride Experience, which live streamed on?Twitch, reached an audience?surpassing 117,000 viewers, anchoring our position as the largest LGBTQ+ nonprofit on the platform. - Our uplifting, original content continued to make waves, earning?Shorty, Webby, and Telly Awards, adding to a shelf that also holds our?Governor’s Award (Emmy)?and our?New York Times?bestselling book?(humble brag — we were the first LGBTQ+ nonprofit to receive either of those). With so much to celebrate, we know our work isn’t done. The challenges LGBTQ+ youth face today require proactive support and an unwavering commitment. Preparing them for future leadership is a responsibility we take very seriously. As you read through our annual report, we invite you to take pride in these shared accomplishments and to join us in the journey ahead.?We need your continued support to keep the momentum going. If you like what you see here,?consider making an early end-of-year contribution to It Gets Better. Help fuel our efforts to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe as we head into the holiday season. Stay loud and proud — now, back to work. Brian Wenke (he/him) Executive Director It Gets Better READ THE REPORT HERE: https://lnkd.in/gk-bF2_u #itgetsbetter #annualreport #lgbtqyouth #queeryouth #education #lgbtq

As chapter chair for one of NM's ERG groups, I posted the statement below in our chapter's Teams channel this morning but thought it relevant to post here on LinkedIn as well... As we process the outcome of this presidential election, we know this moment brings a range of emotions and experiences. For many in our LGBTQ+ community, the stakes feel particularly high. We understand the outcome affects us in unique and personal ways, and we want to acknowledge the complexity of these feelings. In the coming weeks and months, let’s prioritize self-care, solidarity, and resilience. Here are a few ways to support each other and stay engaged: 1. Practice Self-Care and Connection: This may be a good time to reach out to our Employee Assistance Program, connect with a therapist, or find time with friends and allies. Remember that it’s okay to feel what you’re feeling, and you’re not alone. 2. Get Involved in Activism: Consider supporting advocacy groups that are making a difference, especially those focused on LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and other intersecting issues. Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or raising awareness, small actions create powerful change. 3. Stay Engaged: If you’re up for it, get involved in local politics and community work. Attend town halls, communicate with representatives, or volunteer for campaigns that reflect our values. Together, we can influence the policies that shape our lives and communities. Finally, let’s keep this space a source of positivity, mutual respect, and support. Our voices and our well-being matter, and we are here for one another through this time. Thank you all for being part of this amazing community. Let’s move forward together with strength and resilience.

We are an alliance of charities, human rights organisations and education practitioners who strongly oppose the Government’s exclusionary and unhelpful ‘Guidance for Schools and Colleges on Gender Questioning Children’ for England. We believe all children and young people have the right to education free from discrimination, and LGBT+ young people are no exception. There are only three weeks left to take action by responding to the public consultation on the guidance which is open until 12 March. Here are four ways you can take action: 1. Respond to the consultation The coalition have created a guide on how to respond to the consultation which you can access via the campaign webpage. Allsorts Youth Project?have also produced a guide for young people responding to the consultation. 2. Support the campaign You can do this by signing the Supportive Schools Campaign statement 3. Write to your MP Use?Mermaids?‘Write to your MP’ tool to ask your MP to put pressure on the Government to listen to trans youth and ensure schools are safe and supportive spaces for all young people. LGBT Foundation?are organising a range of consultation response sessions where LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome to answer the consultation together, with the guidance of LGBTQ+ policy experts who will explain the guidance clearly and help answer any questions people have whilst filling in the consultation. 4. Share the campaign Spread the campaign far and wide with others by using the hashtag?#SupportiveSchools?and signposting them to the Campaign webpage. You can find all of these resources by accessing the Campaign webpage here: https://lnkd.in/d37w2cKP