Give acceptance, inclusion, and togetherness – give the gift of belonging. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Dear John,

For many 2SLGBTQI youth, especially during the holidays, home isn’t a safe or supportive place. Some may face rejection, and others silence. That’s why spaces like Egale’s Inclusive Schools summits are so important – they offer students a chance to connect with 2SLGBTQI peers and affirming educatorsand reminds them that they matter.

After attending Egale Canada’s student and educator summit in New Brunswick, one student shared, “I feel empowered to continue making positive change because of the strength/confidence passed on through all of the individuals who shared their stories."

This year, students across Canada used Egale’s resources < [link removed] > to lead conversations, start Gender and Sexuality Alliances, and speak up when school didn’t feel safe. Educators used our Rainbow Action Hub < [link removed] > to respond better and support their students. Families found tools to navigate hard conversations. < [link removed] >

This year, we’re celebrating the thousands of students and educators across Canada who took action using Egale’s tools and resources.Thanks to your support, in 2025, that included over 4,000 studentsand educators in over 260 schools.

Help us continue to give 2SLGBTQI students The Gift of Belonging in their schools and communities. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $40,000 thanks to the generous support of many donors.

Give the Gift of Belonging, Today! < [link removed] >

And remember, becoming a monthly donor helps us continue this work all year, not just during the holidays. That means more workshops, more training, and more young people equipped to make change in their schools. Join Egale’s Monthly Donor Circle < [link removed] > today.

In community,

Your friends at Egale Canada

P.S. Whether you're giving in honour of someone you love or giving because you know what it means to feel alone at the holidays, know this: you're helping someone else feel supported and safe. Thank you.

Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] < mailto:[email protected] > to request a custom e-card.

Egale Canada

120 Carlton Street, Suite 217 | Toronto, Ontario M5A 4K2

416-964-7887 | [email protected] < [email protected] >

Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.

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