Giving Tuesday 2022

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

MassEquality
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Help MassEquality continue fighting for our community as MA's leading grassroots LGBTQ organization.

$1,030

raised by 15 people

$1,000 goal

At MassEquality, we have a lot to be thankful for. Looking back on the past year, we're proud of the work we've done to address the regional inequality impacting our community, and thankful for the support we've had along the way. Time and time again, we have heard what our own lived experiences in MA confirmed: that the LGBTQ+ community is plagued by geographic inequities, where the region you live in can determine everything from your access to affirming healthcare to the level of respect for your basic rights. Since relocating to our office in Worcester, we have worked to expand the reach of our programs and services from the center out to every corner of the Commonwealth.  Living up to our mission statement of “equal, safe, and free, from cradle to grave” requires committing to equality for all, from the Berkshires to Bourne.  But we're just getting started, and there's so much work that has yet to be done!

In a year when an unprecedented number of anti-trans bills have been filed across the country, we've seen anti-trans sentiment cropping up in communities right here in our home state. MassEquality has remained dedicated to stemming this tide of hate. This year, we have faced down the threat of curriculum censorship and book bans in more than 40 Massachusetts school districts. In addition, just last month we hosted our first Banned Book Fair and Drag Queen Story Hour and announced the launch of MassEquality's lending library. 

We know we have further to go to meet our community where you’re at – which is why we are dedicated to hosting regional LGBTQ town hall programs. We our continuing to meet in-person and virtually with communities across the Commonwealth, from Worcester to the Berkshires to the South Shore. The stories we hear during these town halls are crucial to shaping our agenda. We’re more committed than ever to understanding what issues matter most in each region and shaping our activism to support all your diverse needs.

This Giving Tuesday, we're turning to our community for support once again. From lobbying lawmakers on key issues, to expanding our reach across Massachusetts, so equality isn't limited by geography, we can’t do it without you. Will you join us?

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