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

December 14, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Suing Georgia to increase access to transgender health care

Suing Georgia to increase access to transgender health care CSE is proud to be a plaintiff in the case, on behalf of our members in Georgia. John – This morning the Campaign for Southern Equality was honored to join a group of brave individual …

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

December 12, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Shop for Equality this week!

Shop for Equality this week! This holiday season we hope that you will join us by choosing to shop at BIPOC and LGBTQ+ owned businesses. John – As the holiday season approaches, our team at the Campaign for Southern Equality has been thinking m…

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

December 10, 2022 at 4:46 PM

6 Southern orgs making a difference for LGBTQ+ youth

6 Southern orgs making a difference for LGBTQ+ youth Through these care packages we hope to have contributed a smile. John – When I think back on 2022, one dominant theme that stuck out to me was the ways that LGBTQ young people came under poli…

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 7:46 PM

Last chance to take the U.S. Trans Survey

Last chance to take the U.S. Trans Survey Don't miss your opportunity to be counted and share your experience in the largest national survey of its kind. John – We wanted to be sure you knew that the U.S. Trans Survey, the largest survey of tra…

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

November 30, 2022 at 12:53 AM

Protecting the freedom to marry – and beyond

Protecting the freedom to marry – and beyond Can you join us in celebration – and help CSE prepare for the work ahead – by kicking in a Giving Tuesday donation? John – Big news: The U.S. Senate has reached final passage of the Respect for Marri…

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

November 29, 2022 at 3:39 PM

How you’ve helped Meet the Moment in 2022

How you’ve helped Meet the Moment in 2022 We are poised and ready to support LGBTQ Southerners however we can. John – Throughout 2022, we saw a far-right political movement roll back fundamental American rights and freedoms, including attacks o…

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

November 15, 2022 at 5:55 PM

LGBTQ Southerners: WE DO support the Respect for Marriage Act

LGBTQ Southerners: WE DO support the Respect for Marriage Act This week we could see a vote on this critical bill in the Senate. John – Last night Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the first vote on the Respect for Marriage Ac…

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

November 12, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Wellness workshop – preparing for the holidays

Wellness workshop – preparing for the holidays Reimagining family and celebrations John – This fall the Campaign for Southern Equality has been proud to host a series of “Meeting the Moment Wellness Workshops” conversations geared toward shared…

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Election Day is tomorrow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Election Day is tomorrow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Some important things to keep in mind: John – In less than 24 hours, the final ballots will be cast all over the country. It is our job as LGBTQ Southerners to ensure we become an unstoppable force and transfo…

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

November 4, 2022 at 4:39 PM

LGBTQ+ voters have political power [NEW REPORT]

LGBTQ+ voters have political power [NEW REPORT] LGBTQ+ turnout this midterm election matters more than ever. John – The South has played a key role throughout election history, determining how we lead the future of our country. And this year, d…

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  Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 1:58 PM

New Wellness Workshop – Embracing Grief & Darkness

New Wellness Workshop – Embracing Grief & Darkness "Sacred Shadow Work" on October 19 John – It's been great to be in community with LGBTQ Southerners as part of our “Meeting the Moment Wellness Workshops" this fall, led by Campaign for Sou…

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

October 11, 2022 at 7:09 PM

Make sure you’re registered to vote!

Make sure you’re registered to vote! If you live in any of these states, make sure to register before the deadline. John, At the Campaign for Southern Equality, we are committed to making sure LGBTQ community members across the South make their…

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  Campaign for Southern Equality · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 5:02 PM

RSVP for our first fall 'Wellness Workshop'

RSVP for our first fall 'Wellness Workshop' “Harvest Season: Exploring Our Work / Rest Balance" on September 29. John – This fall the Campaign for Southern Equality is proud to launch “Meeting the Moment Wellness Workshops,” a series of convers…

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  CSE's Supportive Schools Program · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 7:48 PM

New guide to policies + best practices for LGBTQ-affirming schools

New guide to policies + best practices for LGBTQ-affirming schools Written for anyone who shapes or is affected by policy and practices at K-12 public, private, and charter schools in the U.S. John – This month the Campaign for Southern Equalit…

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  The Campaign for Southern Equality Team · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM

4 ways we’re supporting LGBTQ students this Back-to-School season

4 ways we’re supporting LGBTQ students this Back-to-School season New grant round, 'Know Your Rights' guide & care packages John – Today the Campaign for Southern Equality is announcing a new slate of Back-to-School programs to support LGBT…

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