For Pride 2024, we’ll be donating the proceeds of all our Pride Month gifts to an LGBTQ+ nonprofit! With this contribution, we hope to support vital services and programs that empower and uplift the queer community. By donating to an organization dedicated to queer rights, we hope to further our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Deets 🏳️🌈
We’ll be donating the proceeds from our Pride Month gifts to an LGBTQ+ charity or nonprofit organization. To help, all you have to do is send Pride Month gifts! It’s as easy as going into your favorite creator’s Livestream and sending the LBGTea gift this week. And, since we’ve got a few Pride Hotel Livestreams left this month, donating has never been easier.
We haven’t decided where we’ll be donating to yet. There are so many incredible organizations it’s been hard to narrow it down. And we’d much rather hear what our creators have to say! Which charity do you want us to work with? Send us a DM or post a video with your favorite LGBTQ+ nonprofit; we might just donate the proceeds from our gifts to them!
If you’ve never looked into queer nonprofits or charities, we’ve got a few we recommend!
Protecting Queer Youth 🦄
The Trevor Project is focused on suicide prevention efforts among queer youth. They offer 24/7 crisis support services, including a toll-free phone counseling service, confidential instant messaging services, and an online community for LGBTQ+ youth. The organization also advocates for policies and laws that protect queer youth from harm and conducts/supports research on the challenges and mental health disparities facing LGBTQ+ youth. Additionally, they provide educational materials and training to schools, parents, and organizations to better understand and support LGBTQ+ youth.
Support Queer Elders 🫅
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) is dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders. They provide a wide range of services for LGBTQ+ elders and aim to address the disparities they face. SAGE researches the experiences and needs of queer elders and provides training or resources to service providers, caregivers, and organizations to better meet their needs. As their name suggests, SAGE also advocates for policies and legislation that support and protect LGBTQ+ elders. They also offer several support services, such as community centers, mental health services, and initiatives that promote healthy aging. SAGE is also developing and supporting LGBTQ+-friendly elder housing communities and advocating for increased access to affordable housing.
Providing Legal Assistance ⚖️
Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest legal organization focused on LGBTQ+ rights in the US. They’re dedicated to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people (and those living with HIV). Their key focuses include litigation, where they engage in legal cases to secure and defend LGBTQ+ rights. They also advocate for laws and policies that promote equality and run public education campaigns to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights and issues. Their legal help desk provides assistance to individuals facing discrimination or legal challenges, they produce a wide range of publications, and they work closely with other LGBTQ+ organizations.
Local (to us) Organizations 🤠
Equality Texas Foundation is dedicated to securing equality for LGBTQ+ Texans. They work to educate the public, policymakers, and community leaders about LGBTQ+ issues. The foundation also works to build a community across the state by working with local communities and hosting events. In addition to its community outreach, the Equality Texas Foundation conducts research and reports on issues impacting the queer community in Texas. The foundation offers training programs for organizations, schools, and businesses to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity. The organization works closely with Equality Texas, which focuses on public policy and legal advocacy.
We’ll keep you updated on the nonprofit we support with this campaign! Check back on the Clapper app or this blog post to learn more about the organization we donate to.