On days like today, it is important to pause and celebrate the tenacious efforts leading up to this victory. Over the past decade, thousands of LGBTQ people and allies have catalyzed family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues to support marriage equality. We honor that progress and look ahead to the work that remains to be done.
This ruling marks a time for philanthropy to reflect on its role in advancing LGBTQ communities.
|
of foundation dollars are directed towards LGBTQ communities nationwide. |
Very few foundations are prioritizing LGBTQ people despite the fact that some in our communities are in crisis. Trans* people are killed for simply being trans*. LGBTQ people of color face profiling, targeting, violence and murder throughout the country. While some in LGBTQ communities are flourishing, disparities and injustice within the larger LGBTQ community are stark and increasing.
|
LGBTQ people of color are up to six times more likely to live in poverty than white LGBTQ people.
|
|
A staggering 90% of transgender people have faced transphobic harrassment at work.
|
Ahead lies the important work of combatting structural racism, gender inequity, pervasive poverty and poor health for LGBTQ communities. The road ahead is long, and we are proud to travel it with you.
We can do better.
Today we took one step on the journey for social justice.
Stand with PFund Foundation in congratulating LGBTQ families in North Dakota, South Dakota and around the country.
Stand with us while we fight discrimination, injustice, trauma and violence.
Stand with us while we invest in building healthy, connected and thriving LGBTQ communities.