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Title: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: Valerie on May 01, 2013, 05:38:31 AM
Post by: Valerie on May 01, 2013, 05:38:31 AM
Hi, y'all,
I'm compiling a list of organizations to be included in my donation rotation, and would like one of them to an organization that focuses on transgender rights/advocacy. I know there are lots of LGBT agencies out there, but because the 'T' is often overlooked, I want to put my monies to an agency specifically devoted to trans* rights, healthcare, and eliminating violence against trans-peoples.
Ideally, I'd hope for the organization I choose to be secular (probably won't be an issue), and transparent about the monies received and where it goes.
Any ideas?
~Valerie
I'm compiling a list of organizations to be included in my donation rotation, and would like one of them to an organization that focuses on transgender rights/advocacy. I know there are lots of LGBT agencies out there, but because the 'T' is often overlooked, I want to put my monies to an agency specifically devoted to trans* rights, healthcare, and eliminating violence against trans-peoples.
Ideally, I'd hope for the organization I choose to be secular (probably won't be an issue), and transparent about the monies received and where it goes.
Any ideas?
~Valerie
Title: Re: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: spacial on May 01, 2013, 07:18:09 AM
Post by: spacial on May 01, 2013, 07:18:09 AM
I hope the mods don't get upset about this, but I will make a suggestion which would be top of my list.
Susans.org
Susans.org
Title: Re: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: Amy The Bookworm on May 01, 2013, 09:56:41 AM
Post by: Amy The Bookworm on May 01, 2013, 09:56:41 AM
One that comes to mind is K-Step, Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project http://k-step.org/about/index.html (http://k-step.org/about/index.html)
Title: Re: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: Ltl89 on May 01, 2013, 10:27:05 AM
Post by: Ltl89 on May 01, 2013, 10:27:05 AM
The National Center for Transgender Equality http://transequality.org/ (http://transequality.org/)
The Transgender Law and Policy Institute has a links to a bunch of organizations that may be promising http://www.transgenderlaw.org/links.htm (http://www.transgenderlaw.org/links.htm)
Also, the human rights campaign does great work. I know they are most known for fighting for lgb, but I have seen the work they've done for transgender people and it is promising. Currently, they are working with progressive groups to try and pass anti-discrimination policies in the work place. Though I understand that the focus is not geared towards the trans community as much as we would hope.
The Transgender Law and Policy Institute has a links to a bunch of organizations that may be promising http://www.transgenderlaw.org/links.htm (http://www.transgenderlaw.org/links.htm)
Also, the human rights campaign does great work. I know they are most known for fighting for lgb, but I have seen the work they've done for transgender people and it is promising. Currently, they are working with progressive groups to try and pass anti-discrimination policies in the work place. Though I understand that the focus is not geared towards the trans community as much as we would hope.
Title: Re: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: Valerie on May 01, 2013, 02:41:59 PM
Post by: Valerie on May 01, 2013, 02:41:59 PM
Cool, I'll look into those. Good suggestions, thanks!
Title: Re: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: Joanna Dark on May 01, 2013, 02:52:01 PM
Post by: Joanna Dark on May 01, 2013, 02:52:01 PM
Me. I'll send you my address lol
Title: Re: Need ideas for charitable giving
Post by: JoanneB on May 01, 2013, 05:57:30 PM
Post by: JoanneB on May 01, 2013, 05:57:30 PM
1) PFLAG in general, specifically the Baltimore, MD group is fantastic with TG youth
2) Not sure of their funding, Whitman-Walker in DC is a fantastic TG resource for all ages. Medical, therapy, legal etc.. Everyone in my group who's gone to them can't say enough good things.
3) Same again for Callen-Lord in NYC from what I read
2) Not sure of their funding, Whitman-Walker in DC is a fantastic TG resource for all ages. Medical, therapy, legal etc.. Everyone in my group who's gone to them can't say enough good things.
3) Same again for Callen-Lord in NYC from what I read