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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 1:15 AM

Gratitude to all who've supported our spring campaign

Transgender Law Center's annual spring crowdfunder campaign March 31st through April 14th - an opportunity for supporters to come together with us, and each other, for TLC's ongoing work across the country - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background. TLC's round logo in yell…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Thanks to everyone who's come together for our spring campaign - we've got just one day left

Transgender Law Center's annual spring crowdfunder campaign TDOV March 31st through April 14th - an opportunity for supporters to come together with us, and each other, for TLC's ongoing work across the country - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round lo…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM

It's not too late to join us

Transgender Law Center's annual spring crowdfunder campaign March 31st through April 14th - an opportunity for supporters to come together with us, and each other, for TLC's ongoing work across the country - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round logo in…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Spring campaign update - little over one week left

Transgender Law Center's 4th annual spring crowdfunder campaign March 31st through April 14th - an opportunity for supporters to come together with us, and each other, with the goal of raising $100,000 in two weeks for TLC's ongoing work across the country - Image description: Banner graphic wit…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 12:59 PM

ICYMI our spring crowdfunder campaign is underway

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign March 31st through April 14th - gratitude to our amazing peer-to-peer fundraiser leads and to everyone who has donated so far - calling on more supporters to show up - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's …
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Our spring crowdfunder campaign launches today - Trans Day of Visibility

Transgender Law Center's 4th annual spring crowdfunder campaign launches today, March 31st, TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) with supporters coming together to raise $100,000 in two weeks - fundraise with us to help sustain our work for trans liberation - Image description: Banner graphic with mage…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Create your page for TLC's crowdfunder campaign

Transgender Law Center's 4th annual spring crowdfunder campaign launches on TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) Sunday, March 31st - Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round logo centered above stacked yellow text that reads "Rooted In Resilience" with orange an…
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  Heron Greenesmith, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 5:17 PM

Take Action: LGBTQ+ couples have a right to marriage

Public officials should not turn anyone away who had a valid marriage license. Dear community,  LGBTQ+ families deserve the right to marriage. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill allowing public officials to decline to perform marriages based on their "conscience or religious beliefs." This a…
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  Heron Greenesmith, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Trans students deserve to show up as their full selves

We’re demanding an education system where free speech is protected and inclusion is celebrated. Dear community, Trans students deserve to display their pride at school. Tennessee’s flag ban bill, SB1722, targets free and open LGBTQ+ expression by restricting the display of all flags in public school…
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  Heron Greenesmith, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Take Action: LGBTQ youth deserve safe families

Take action against Tennessee's bills. Dear community, We know the power of family. Trans communities have demonstrated how chosen families are life-saving. We sustain each other. Rather than helping provide safe homes for our community, the Tennessee legislature is considering a bill that puts you…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 3:04 PM

There's still some time

It’s not too late to make a gift before we close out 2023 - visit our website for additional ways to give, including by check, stock transfer, crypto, and more - all donations are tax-deductible MAKE YOUR YEAR-END GIFT Positively Trans members at the annual US Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) Sept…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 3:01 PM

A few snapshots of 2023

Thank you for being part of an incredible year. As we close out 2023, we wanted to share just a few photo highlights from this past year - MAKE YOUR YEAR-END GIFT Your friendship and support mean so much to all of us at Transgender Law Center. Thank you for being part of an incredible year.If yo…
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  Anna Castro, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 1:55 PM

We deserve better trans stories

Our stories, our truths. Dear community,  In order to transform our society, we must pair policy change with cultural shifts. With the launch of our Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab, we continue to plant seeds for a future that allows all of us to be our limitless selves. Our trans communi…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Just some of our work in 2023

Dear community of TLC supporters, thank you for all the ways you’ve shown up this past year. I wanted to highlight just some of TLC’s important progress from 2023. With the support of our donors, we: MAKE A GIFT TODAY Dear community of TLC supporters,  Thank you for all the ways you’ve shown up in…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Build trans power with us

With the support of donors and friends like you, this year we were proud to launch our new action plan, Building Trans Power. We are teaming up with trans and nonbinary leaders of national, state, and local organizations to fight the political and legislative attacks on our communities. Just some of…
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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Our Safety, Ourselves

Join us for an important webinar. Dear community, We show up for one another. We are each other's support network. From Stonewall to Selma, trans, two-spirit, and nonbinary communities have a long history of community-based safety strategies. Building on this history, we're proud to partner with Vis…
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  Lynly Egyes and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Giving to TLC supports legal work like this

I am so proud to lead Transgender Law Center's legal team as we leverage legal expertise to advance trans self-determination—every year we litigate 10+ impact cases, and here are just a few of our 2023 legal highlights: - Sued the State of Texas to stop SB14, the state’s unconstitutional medical car…
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  Shelby Chestnut, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The power of trans liberation narratives

We're launching the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab. Dear community, Stories are power. Through narratives, we showcase the power of our authentic selves. Today, we launched the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab. This groundbreaking initiative empowers trans and non-binary leaders …
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  Tiommi Luckett and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Giving to TLC supports programs like this one

I am proud to lead Positively Trans, a program at TLC by and for trans people living with HIV to address intersecting inequities and discrimination through community-driven research and leadership development. In just this past year: Our 21 Positively Trans steering committee members presented acros…
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  Mickaela B., Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM

There’s still time to take the Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey

We need to learn from more BIPOC via the Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey (DTPS)? Hi John, Are you Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, or a person of color? And disabled, Deaf or hard of hearing, Mad or ill? And are you trans, non-binary, or gender non-conforming? Have you had a chance to che…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Supercharge your support of our trans-led work

This Giving Tuesday, we want to highlight the power of monthly donations—with special thanks to our circle of current monthly donors! Automated recurring contributions not only mean more consistent resources, but also save processing costs, an extra support to TLC. As a systems-change organization e…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Stock Monday support for Transgender Law Center

Today, before Giving Tuesday tomorrow, we want to highlight a day that can significantly impact the support we receive during the end-of-year giving season: Stock Monday. Like all donations to TLC, stock donations are tax-deductible, but gifts of stock additionally allow donors to immediately suppor…
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  K Richardson, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Make it impossible to say we don’t exist

We need participation from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-identified disabled and Deaf trans people in the Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey. Hi John,  Most people experience ableism without realizing it. From movement work to collaborative spaces, people sacrifice ability in order …
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  Aldita Gallardo, friend of The Disability Project · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 12:10 PM

This is not just another survey

Surveys have a difficult history. That's why I appreciate the Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey. Hi John,Surveys have a difficult history and we have certain associations with surveys. I’m thinking about the Census and other surveys in which we are told how to identify ourselves. That’s why…
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  Tiommi Luckett, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 5:41 PM

All bodies have a place in this world

We demand the freedom and resources to live our fullest lives. Dear community,  Today, TLC, along with our partners, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee, filed a lawsuit on behalf of our trans community and allies in Tennessee to challenge the state’s Aggravated Prostitution…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Post-SPARK gratitude + more

SPARK 2023 was October 13th in San Francisco・THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last Friday at Terra Gallery and to everyone who was with us in spirit and supporting SPARK 2023 from afar・ T H A N K   Y O U to everyone who joined us last Friday at Terra Gallery and to everyone who was with us in spi…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM

We can't wait to celebrate with you TONIGHT

SPARK・Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser・Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p・in person at Terra Gallery SF・sliding-scale tickets LAST CALL FOR SPARK TICKETS T O N I G H TFriday, October 13th6:00pm-11:00pmTerra Gallery 511 Harrison Street San Francisco Transgender Law Center's largest annua…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM

SPARK 2023 tomorrow + fundraising update

SPARK・Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser・Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p・in person at Terra Gallery SF・sliding-scale tickets・ SLIDING-SCALE SPARK TICKETS HERE SPARK is tomorrow and thanks to truly generous pre-event giving from our incredible community of supporters—including 54 spons…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 11:31 PM

This Friday in San Francisco

SPARK・Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser・Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p・in person at Terra Gallery SF・sliding-scale tickets・sponsorships starting at $1,000 SLIDING-SCALE TICKETS HERE Won't be able to join us in person this Friday but still want to support? Help us fundraise or donate…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM

More to look forward to at SPARK and last call for sponsorships

Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser・Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p・in person at Terra Gallery SF・sliding-scale tickets・sponsorships starting at $1,000 SLIDING-SCALE TICKETS HERE LAST CALL TO SPONSOR SPONSOR SPARK 2023 starting at $1,000A note from Executive Director Shelby Chestnut—wh…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

What to expect at SPARK 2023 October 13th in San Francisco

Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser・Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p・in person at Terra Gallery SF・sliding-scale tickets・sponsorships starting at $1,000 IT'S NOT TOO LATE: SPONSOR SPARK starting at $1,000 JOIN HOST COMMITTEE HELP US FUNDRAISE SLIDING-SCALE TICKETS HERE October 13t…
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  Serena Daniari, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 1:01 PM

With respect for trans lives

Support trans futures with the power of words Dear Community, The language we use shapes the reality we live in. As anti-trans politicians peddle dangerous falsehoods about transgender people, it’s increasingly important we recommit ourselves to telling sensitive, accurate, and humanizing trans stor…
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  Ericka, Sebastian & Ma'ayan, Disability Project , The Disability Project at Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 5:59 PM

We’re ready for you! Take the Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey

Today we launch the first ever Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey (DTPS)! Hi John,Today we launch the first ever Disabled & Deaf Trans People’s Survey (DTPS)! Ableism is woven into our everyday systems yet the knowledge of disabled and Deaf trans people has often been overlooked in resea…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Sliding-scale tickets available to join us at SPARK October 13th in SF

Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser - SPARK 2023 - Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p - San Francisco - In person at Terra Gallery - Tickets and sponsorships available now GET YOUR SPARK TICKETS October 13th 6p-11p Terra Gallery 511 Harrison Street | San Francisco  Our largest annual even…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 1:00 AM

SPARK 2023 emcees + sliding-scale tickets

Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser - SPARK 2023 - Fri Oct 13th 6p-11p - San Francisco - In person at Terra Gallery - Tickets and sponsorships available now SPARK 2023 CO-EMCEES Mickaela Bradford (they/she) + Mariah Moore (she/her)Co-Directors of Policy and ProgramsJoin Mick…
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  Lynly Egyes, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 6:47 PM

This fight is far from over.

Dear community,Today, the Texas Supreme Court refused an emergency request for temporary relief with regard to Senate Bill 14.  The court’s decision to reject safe medical care for transgender Texans is discriminatory and unconstitutional especially because the exact same medical care is available …
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  Serena Daniari, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Trans stories deserve a platform.

Help us get onstage at SXSW.   Dear community, Now’s the time to reclaim our narrative. Together, we have the power to improve the way trans stories are told. Help us shift the media landscape about trans lives by voting for our 3 panels to be included at …
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  Lynly Egyes, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Trans youth are our future.

Dear community,We believe in a future that keeps trans youth safe, healthy, and thriving.  This week, our team is in Court in Texas to stop Senate Bill 14 (SB14) from going into effect on September 1. This blatantly unconstitutional law, would ban life-saving healthcare for trans youth. We know ban…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Re: August is Make A Will Month—here’s why that matters

Last week, we reached out to highlight August as National Make A Will Month and to recap how having an up-to-date will can make a difference for your future, your loved ones, and for our queer and trans communities. National Make A Will Month is a reminder to lay out your vision for the future, and …
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

August is Make A Will Month—here's why that matters

By creating your will, you’re not only creating an essential document—you’re protecting loved ones, your legacy, and your peace of mind. We know that lack of estate planning documentation is leveraged by institutions and individuals to further discriminate against queer and trans folks. We've partne…
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  Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 5:14 PM

It’s time to finish what our transcestors started

We want to fund more safety for our communities. Dear community,It's time we say no to hate crime laws and demand more. In the true spirit of Pride month, we are honoring our transcestors with a series of visionary videos that we hope you will watch. In them, you will begin to see what it looks like…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Save the date for SPARK 2023 October 13th in San Francisco

Transgender Law Center's annual celebration and fundraiser - SPARK 2023 - Fri Oct 13th 6p-10p - San Francisco - In person at Terra Gallery - More to come TLC's Annual Celebration + Fundraiser October 13th 6p-10p In person at Terra Gallery511 Harrison Street | San Francisco .: MORE TO COME :. DO…
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  Mariah Moore, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 4:01 PM

This Pride, a different path towards justice

More policing doesn’t have to be the solution. Dear community,Let us be seen, nurtured, and held in the highest regard. Let us demand power and autonomy over our lives. Hate crime laws hold all of us back. But they don’t have to be our answer to rectifying harm. The future is bright and thriving. It…
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  Shelby Chestnut, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 5:04 PM

We're investing in each other this Pride.

Because we deserve more. Dear community, Let’s invest in community resourcing over policing! We deserve a future that honors the legacy of the beloved community members we’ve lost and finishes what they’ve started. In collaboration with IDEO, we’re excited to discuss what that future can be like. …
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  Mickaela Bradford, Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 4:31 PM

This Pride, we keep us safe.

It’s time we say NO to hate crime laws and demand more. Dear community, This Pride, we are reimagining what a flourishing and resourced society looks like for trans folks. It’s time we say NO to hate crime laws and demand more. Trans people have the brilliance to keep each other safe. All hate crim…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 7:18 PM

We're suing in Texas

Transgender Law Center, ACLU, Lambda Legal to File Lawsuit Against New Law Banning Healthcare for Transgender Youth in Texas Transgender Law Center, ACLU, Lambda Legal to File Lawsuit Against New Law Banning Healthcare for Transgender Youth in Texas May 18, 2023 – Transgender Law Center, the America…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Together we raised $94K in just 2 weeks

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign ・ To our 47 fundraiser leads and 550+ #RootedInResilience spring crowdfunder donors, thank you. You came together with us—many of you connecting us with your friends, families, colleagues, and extended networks—to resource Transgender Law Center w…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Still not too late

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign • We’re hoping to cross that $100K finish line today alongside all our campaign fundraiser leads and campaign donors Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's round logo in top left corner, in red, yellow, and or…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

1 day left and it’s not too late

Transgender Law Center's spring crowdfunder campaign • Over $83,000 has been raised collectively with our 40+ peer-to-peer fundraisers, which puts us less than $17K away from the finish line of our campaign ending tomorrow. Image description: Banner graphic with magenta pink background, with TLC's…
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  Shelby Chestnut and Transgender Law Center · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Campaign update + more

Transgender Law Center's 3rd annual spring crowdfunder campaign • Thanks to 35+ peer-to-peer fundraiser leads and 400 donors so far, we are over ⅓ of the way to our #RootedInResilience two-week campaign goal. Our spring crowdfunder campaign is an opportunity for supporters to come together with us t…
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