Dear friend, 

This year, Pride feels a bit different. There are a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills moving through Republican-controlled state legislatures — including bills to separate trans kids from their affirming parents, deny trans people gender-affirming care, ban drag, and prevent conversations about LGBTQ+ people and stories in schools. 

That's why I am raising money for the LGBT Center; they have been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ+ justice for over 20 years. Their advocacy and mutual aid work supports young people by connecting them with healthcare, community, and financial resources. Can I count on you to stand with them?

Despite all these discriminatory measures, Pride remains a time to celebrate the progress we've made, amplify queer stories, and recommit ourselves to the fight for safety and justice for our LGBTQ+ neighbors. 

I am so grateful for the bravery and determination of the leaders who have brought us this far — and I am looking to them as we continue this work. 

I hope you'll join me in this fight.