Access Saves LGBTQ+ Lives #300ForLGBTQ+

A volunteer crisis counselor at one of the thousands of independently verified, safe resources available on the free InReach App talks every week with LGBTQ+ youth across the country who are in crisis. 

“LGBTQ+ youth are facing issues like family discrimination, impending loss of housing, bullying, coming out, loss, self-injury, and exploring gender identity. I use the free InReach App to find safe local service providers for our contacts, for example finding trans-affirming emergency housing for trans youth facing homelessness.” - Volunteer Crisis Counselor, InReach App User 

In 27 states, there are no explicit statewide laws protecting people from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations. Especially alarming are recent efforts to restrict access to critical resources, services, school and social activities used by LGBTQ+ people. Such climates result directly in reduced resources and increased mental anguish for a population already struggling for full social acceptance and equality. 

This year, over 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed in states across the country, the majority targeting the trans community. You can protest by supporting InReach. We are a trans-led nonprofit increasing access to safe, verified resources for the diverse LGBTQ+ community.

We are seeking 300 supporters to donate an average of $50 in protest of the over 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in the U.S. during 2022. #300ForLGBTQ #SafeHelpIsInReach 

Donate $50 now to increase access to verified, safe resources for the diverse LGBTQ+ community. Your donation will help to:  

• Connect LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, refugees, and other immigrants to verified, safe legal services, translation and interpretation assistance and language classes, trauma-informed mental health care providers, and more;  

• Connect LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness and others facing family or community rejection due to their identity to safe housing, food and clothing, drop-in centers, affirming spiritual support and other critical resources;

• Connect transgender and nonbinary people to lifesaving gender affirming care, support groups, safe housing, gender-neutral restrooms and legal providers with expertise in working with TGNC clients;

• Connect other LGBTQ+ people facing persecution and discrimination across the country with verified, affirming support near them.  

Want to do more to support the #300ForLGBTQ+ campaign? Instead of making a $50 gift, become a Campaign Influencer by making a more substantial donation. Remaining options available: $500 and above. Learn more.

~ Campaign Influencers,  as of 12/27/22 ~

Individuals

• Justin Becker, $5,157
• Sean Buckley, $1,063
  
• Christina Tong, $1,000
• Gera Mats, $1,000

Companies, Organizations, Groups

• Kupanda Capital, $7,500

Note when making your donation: The platform may ask if you would like to make a “Tip” when completing your transaction. Tip is optional and can be adjusted. Default tip amount is 18% of your donation. Feel free to adjust tip amount to $0.00. Tips are not tax deductible and do not come to InReach.

About InReach:

InReach is a trans-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization increasing access to safe, verified resources for the diverse LGBTQ+ community. InReach provides the world's first tech platform matching LGBTQ+ people facing persecution and discrimination with safe, verified resources. InReach’s free technology instantly matches thousands with independently verified, affirming medical and mental health care, immigration and other legal help, safe housing, food, education and employment, translation, community and spiritual support, and more critical services. The free InReach App is available on web, mobile web, and native iOS and Android. The App is available in all 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories. Since launching in 2016, the free InReach App has topped over 300,000 user sessions. Over 50 percent (150,000+) have come from this year alone as we continue to witness increased demand for InReach in the face of a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills. When InReach reaches scale, every trans and queer person will have access to the affirming resources they need to thrive.