Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 11:49 PM

2 court rulings on trans rights

2 court rulings on trans rights Gender-affirming care, trans youth sports bans, and more John, Yesterday, the Supreme Court allowed Idaho's ban on medically necessary healthcare for trans youth to go into effect – a temporary decision that wil…

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  Emma Chinn, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 8:03 PM

How Far do Families Travel for Care? 📍

How Far do Families Travel for Care? 📍 Gas, hotels, meals, healthcare, and more. John, $521.13 for gas. $215 for hotels. $88 for two days of cheap meals on the road. For a parent and child driving from Louisville, Kentucky to Pittsburgh, Penn…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 3:29 PM

FW: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

FW: Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ How far we’ve come Hi John, I know many folks are celebrating holidays on top of Transgender Day of Visibility today, so I'll keep this quick – I just wanted to uplift Allison's note from this wee…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ How far we’ve come John, We're a few days early – but Happy Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)! I know it's not official until Sunday, but I couldn't wait to reach out and celebrate the weekend toge…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 1:17 AM

Two Americas

Two Americas They're using the same playbook ❌ John, Long road trips. Expensive flights and hotels. Lost wages. For far too many families across the South – and increasingly, nationwide – that's the cost of accessing fundamental medical care…

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  Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 12:54 AM

First-hand stories from parents of trans youth

First-hand stories from parents of trans youth Families are faced with impossible decisions as they try to get their child the care they need John,In many states in the past year, trans youth and their families have been faced with difficult, confusing choices at every turn. They’re navi…

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Cookies + trans youth + you

Cookies + trans youth + you A very delicious partnership 🍪 John,  Delicious cookies + practical support for transgender youth and their families = A partnership that we can't be more excited about! Throughout March, our friends at Mama Bear Sw…

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  Emma Chinn, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 3, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation we’re watching this month

Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation we’re watching this month This is hard to track, so we wanted to put everything in one place. John,  We’re barely two months into 2024, and there’s been a whirlwind of damaging legislation that has targeted LGBTQ+ peopl…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Extending support for trans youth to Ohio families

Extending support for trans youth to Ohio families Showing our Southern hospitality in Ohio and beyond Transgender youth in Ohio and surrounding states urgently need our help, John. A few weeks ago, lawmakers voted to override Republican Gove…

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  Craig White, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Bringing our fight to the federal government

Bringing our fight to the federal government "Don't Say LGBTQ" bills are moving nationally, and now so are we John, I'm Craig White, and I lead CSE's Supportive Schools team. This is going to be an in-depth email filled with some legal jargon, …

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Trans youth in SC could use some love

Trans youth in SC could use some love What happens in SC will impact trans youth across the South John – I’m writing to you from my home state of South Carolina, where just days into the 2024 legislative session, extreme lawmakers have already v…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Every penny will support trans youth in the South

Every penny will support trans youth in the South Your donation will help trans youth travel to states where their healthcare is legal. Thank you to everyone who has made a recent donation to the Campaign for Southern Equality – we really app…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 5:32 PM

We can tell you EXACTLY

We can tell you EXACTLY Trans youth healthcare, South Carolina legislation, North Carolina work, and more. John – When you donate now to help Campaign for Southern Equality hit our $50K end-of-year fundraising goal, not only will your donation …

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  Danielle Armknecht · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 7:51 PM

CSE was our lifeline

CSE was our lifeline I knew exactly what kind of care my son needed to thrive – and so did his doctors in Texas. Warmest greetings to all of our allies in the Campaign for Southern Equality community – my name is Danielle and I’m a 35-year-old, …

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  Liz Williams, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 8:06 PM

A message of hope through public art 🎨

A message of hope through public art 🎨 LGBTQ+ art is one we way can show our pride Hey team, Since LGBTQ+ people have been under attack legislatively and in the media, we wanted to close out 2023 by sending a loud and proud message to our commu…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 6:11 PM

This week's reading materials

This week's reading materials Some great articles about our work connecting kids with gender-affirming care Hey John – We've shared a lot about how important the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project (STYEP) is to the families of trans youth a…

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  Ria Ireland Drane · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Why I give to the Campaign for Southern Equality

Why I give to the Campaign for Southern Equality As a transgender person and affirming therapist in the South, giving my time and resources to CSE has been a highlight of 2023. John – 2023 was an extremely challenging year to be a transgender …

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Expanding the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project

Expanding the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project Honored to offer support in Missouri during this time of crisis, in close partnership with organizations across Missouri. John – Over the past year our team at the Campaign for Southern Equ…

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  Holiday Simmons, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Winter Solstice wellness workshop (virtual event)

Winter Solstice wellness workshop (virtual event) Tuesday, December 19 from 6:30 – 7:30pm ET on Zoom for a Winter Solstice Wellness Workshop. John – We know that there has been a lot of strife and challenges in our communities and in the worl…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Hope in supporting trans youth

Hope in supporting trans youth We draw hope this year from the many stories we hear each week. Dear John, At the Campaign for Southern Equality, we make the choice each day to be relentlessly hopeful. During this time of extraordinary courage…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Last chance to order your book!

Last chance to order your book! "You Are Powerful, You Are Loved" order deadline! Hey y'all – All year long at the Campaign for Southern Equality, we've been asking our supporters to share messages of love, support, and solidarity with transg…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Rapid, tangible, sustained support for trans youth

Rapid, tangible, sustained support for trans youth Since launching we have supported 600+ families, totaling $320K in direct grants. Today, on Giving Tuesday, please help fuel our work supporting the families of transgender youth across the S…

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  Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 3:01 AM

So many ways to support trans youth

So many ways to support trans youth If you’re looking for ways to make meaningful contributions during this season of giving... Dear John, If you’re looking for ways to make meaningful contributions during this season of giving, then the Campai…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Care, support & solidarity for trans youth

Care, support & solidarity for trans youth Donate to support trans youth and receive this special chapbook. Dear John – 2023 has been marked by a heart-breaking tidal wave of anti-transgender attacks becoming law. More than 80 discriminator…

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  Whisper Moore, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Beautiful trans-affirming book – pre-order!

Beautiful trans-affirming book – pre-order! Your donation gets you a book – and we'll send an additional copy to a trans young person in the South. Dear John – This fall, as part of our efforts to support queer and trans youth in the South, we …

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  Lore Lane, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 5:36 PM

Care packages for LGBTQ+ youth

Care packages for LGBTQ+ youth With your help, we were able to send care packages to LGBTQ youth across the South! John – Over the past few weeks, we mailed care packages to LGBTQ youth across the South, in an effort to let them know that we …

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  Holiday Simmons, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Introducing: 'Keep Your Head Up: A Virtual Wellness Toolkit'

Introducing: 'Keep Your Head Up: A Virtual Wellness Toolkit' The virtual wellness toolkit creates spaces where trans people can heal together--and can be accessed anytime, anywhere. John – It’s been an extraordinarily difficult year for LGBTQ…

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  Craig White, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 5:58 PM

'Don’t Say LGBTQ’ laws violate federal law

'Don’t Say LGBTQ’ laws violate federal law How we're taking action in NC John – Across the South this fall, LGBTQ+ young people returned to school amid the most hostile anti-LGBTQ+ climate in recent history. That’s because several states, includ…

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  Whisper Moore, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Your impact for trans youth – DOUBLED

Your impact for trans youth – DOUBLED This month only, your gift for trans youth in the South is doubled, thanks to a generous donor! John – Thanks to supporters like you Campaign for Southern Equality has given out over $250,000 in grants to m…

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  Lore Lane, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM

We Assembled 600 Care Packages for LGBTQ Youth in the South

We Assembled 600 Care Packages for LGBTQ Youth in the South Help us send care packages to LGBTQ youth accross the South. John – This week, our amazing volunteers and staff put together 600 care packages that we’ll be sending to LGBTQ youth all …

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 12:34 PM

Sponsor a Care Package for LGBTQ+ Youth

Sponsor a Care Package for LGBTQ+ Youth LGBTQ young people are heading into one of the most hostile political climates for LGBTQ youth in recent memory. John – All across the country, and especially here in the South, LGBTQ youth are being targ…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 6:06 PM

The painful burdens of gender-affirming care bans

The painful burdens of gender-affirming care bans No one should be forced to travel to access life-saving, life-affirming care. Dear John – This year we have seen an overwhelming tidal wave of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth…

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  Adam Polaski, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Closing out June strong

Closing out June strong Expanding our Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project Dear John – It's amazing to see so many folks across the country and around the world making donations to celebrate Give OUT Day, the only day of giving for LGBTQ+ equ…

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  Whisper Moore, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 3:41 PM

What we’re hearing from families

What we’re hearing from families "Organizations like CSE make that possible for families like ours." Dear John – You may already know that we launched the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project – our newest regional initiative that provides rap…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project – Matching gift

Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project – Matching gift 75% of trans youth in the South live in states where bans on gender-affirming care have passed. Dear John – It is very difficult to be living through a time of unprecedented political backl…

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  Liz Williams, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Wear Pride on your sleeve (or mug or tote bag)

Wear Pride on your sleeve (or mug or tote bag) Get your orders in for 2023 Pride apparel! Hey y’all – Pride Month 2023 is right around the corner – and it’s more important this year than ever. A flood of legislation that targets transgender you…

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 3:02 PM

You are powerful + You are loved

You are powerful + You are loved Our brand new mural – and message of hope John, It has been an incredibly challenging few weeks for transgender youth and their families – states across the country have advanced regressive legislation, includin…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 2:28 PM

What’s giving me hope on TDOV

What’s giving me hope on TDOV There is more support than cruelty in this world. There is more joy than anger. There is more love than hate. John, Today is Transgender Day of Visibility – a day for us to celebrate and center the voices of transg…

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  Allison Scott, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Southern Trans Youth Emergency Fund

Southern Trans Youth Emergency Fund Support rapid response programming, including emergency grants and patient navigation to help families connect with the care their youth need. John, We’re in a time of great urgency in the South, as hundreds …

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Offering hope and support during a tragic week

Offering hope and support during a tragic week I invite you to join me in sending a message of hope and support for transgender kids and their families across the South. Hey y'all – There’s no way to sugarcoat it: This week has been so incredib…

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  Al Murray for Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 4:22 PM

What comes next, together...

What comes next, together… After almost 4 years here, I’ve accepted a position that will end my time on staff at the Campaign for Southern Equality. Hey y'all – I have some news to share with you that is truly bittersweet: After almost 4 years …

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  Holiday Simmons, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Southern Healers special grant round!

Southern Healers special grant round! Applications now open for therapists, counselors, social workers, healers, addiction specialists, life coaches, and more. John – For the second year we’re excited to host a special grant round of our Southe…

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  Austin Johnson, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 9:01 PM

New research on LGBTQ+ people in Tennessee

New research on LGBTQ+ people in Tennessee This report should be a wake-up call to Tennessee lawmakers. John – In recent years Tennessee has been one of the most notorious states when it comes to passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation – and this year …

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  Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 21, 2023 at 3:50 PM

On the ground in South Carolina

On the ground in South Carolina Making an impact for LGBTQ+ equality in SC John – This week the Campaign for Southern Equality team was honored to be in Columbia, South Carolina, joining our amazing partners in the SC United for Justice & E…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Your generosity

Your generosity With your support, we skyrocketed past our end-of-year fundraising goals. John – Happy New Year! Our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality is grateful for all of your engagement over the holiday season.  With your support,…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 4:49 PM

An impactful 2022

An impactful 2022 So grateful for all of your engagement in 2022. John – It’s been an honor to share with you over the past few weeks the ways that the Campaign for Southern Equality is Meeting the Moment in the LGBTQ South. And we know that in…

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  Al Murray, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 7:13 PM

What people are saying about CSE

What people are saying about CSE "It is a life-affirming experience to support CSE." Friends – I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by, and I am really grateful for the connections that our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality mad…

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Take action, Take care, Take steps to prepare

Take action, Take care, Take steps to prepare Responding to a landscape filled with attacks + opportunities for progress Visit Online Facebook …

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  Ivy Hill, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 3:35 PM

Taking steps toward health equity

Taking steps toward health equity We’ve helped train around 350 medical service providers all across Western NC. John – Health care is a human right, and everyone is entitled to quality, inclusive care that helps them thrive. That’s always been…

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  Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 4:22 PM

$1 million in grassroots grants

$1 million in grassroots grants Proud of how the Southern Equality Fund has moved resources to grassroots organizers. John – It’s been more than seven years since our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality dreamed up the Southern Equality F…

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