John –

Even as more Americans than ever resoundingly support LGBTQ+ equality – and even as more young people than ever identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community – we are living through a time of heightened attacks on our community. The 2022 legislative session was one marked by brutal political attacks from far-right extremists, with LGBTQ+ youth at the center of many attacks. 

That's why the Campaign for Southern Equality is kicking off a new Back to School project as part of our broader Meeting the Moment campaign. We’re partnering with organizations across the South to envelope young people with love, solidarity and strength as they head back to school in the coming month. We'll provide Back-to-School care packages with school supplies, stress relief items, water bottles, and LGBTQ-affirming items, plus resources like our robust new "Know Your Rights" guide. 

And we need your help for one special part of this project: We want to print out hundreds of messages of support from people all over the country and include them in each care package so that LGBTQ+ youth really know that a community all across the country has their back and is sending them love. 

Can you join us in showing your support for LGBTQ+ young people across the South by sending a message of support and solidarity? Click here and share your message, and we’ll print it out as part of the care package.

More than two dozen cruel laws were passed earlier this year, many in Southern states. Bills were passed that stigmatize LGBTQ+ kids by censoring inclusive curriculum, ban queer-themed books from libraries, exclude transgender students from participating in school sports, and even target transgender youth’s access to affirming healthcare. 

Many of these laws took effect this summer, meaning that soon, LGBTQ+ youth in many states will be heading back to school grappling with discriminatory policies and the chilling effects they have on an overall school and community climate.

Together, we can help young people see that they are supported, that they are cared for, and that they are enough. Your messages will make a big difference. Please click here and take 1 minute to share your message of solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth.

Thank you,
Allison Scott
She/Her/Hers
Director of Impact & Innovation
Campaign for Southern Equality