World-Class Community Support on a Global Scale

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Since its founding in 1995 Susan's Place forums have blossomed into a truly global lifeline. To date we've delivered roughly 1.4 billion page views to hundreds of millions of unique visitors, guided more than 41,000 registered members through 1,985,081 posts and 188,474 topics across 193 boards, and—most importantly—helped save tens of thousands of lives by connecting people to vital information and support at their most vulnerable moments.

When you donate to Susan's Place, you're helping sustain something truly special. Every day, we welcome nearly 20,000 people, serve over 16 million page views each month, and provide information and support to 7.27 million people worldwide each year. We do all of this while protecting your privacy and maintaining a space built entirely around member needs.

We accomplish this on a budget of roughly $600 a month. For perspective, most websites at this scale would need $8,000–$16,000 per month in hosting and infrastructure costs.

That means every dollar you give here goes 13–27 times further than it would in most other organizations. A $10 donation here carries the same operational value as $130–$270 elsewhere.

Building Community That Lasts
Thirty Years of Service

For three decades, Susan's Place has been a constant—through shifting political landscapes, moments of joy, personal victories, and the difficult times we've faced together. In that time, we've welcomed millions of visitors, delivered about 1.4 billion page views, and, most importantly, helped save lives. Our foundation is—and always will be—genuine connection and shared values.

Privacy by Design

Your conversations, your journey, your personal information—it all stays protected. We made a deliberate choice not to run banner advertising, even though it could have generated significant revenue each year, because safeguarding member privacy matters more. That decision means we rely on the generosity of those we serve, and it ensures our commitment remains to you.

Volunteer Excellence

Our 24 volunteers are the heart of Susan's Place. Each one effectively supports more than 800 people every day, bringing understanding, dedication, and compassion to their work.

What Your Contribution Makes Possible

When you give—whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly subscription, or any amount that feels right—you help preserve something irreplaceable:

    A welcoming space where transgender people can connect, share experiences, and find reliable information

• Over 600,000 monthly visitors receiving care, guidance, and understanding
• Strong privacy protections and secure handling of personal data
• Exceptional uptime so resources are always available when they're needed most

Looking Forward Together

Your donation isn't just about keeping servers online—it's about protecting a safe, welcoming corner of the internet for everyone who needs it. This is a place where connections are authentic, information is trustworthy, and help is never far away.

Technology changes. Platforms evolve. Policies shift. But Susan's Place endures—because people like you believe in its mission. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps ensure we'll be here tomorrow, next year, and for the next 30 years.
Susan's Place: 30 years of community, powered by people who believe transgender voices matter.