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June is National Pride Month. September is Virginia’s Pride Month. And October is when we learn about LGBTQ+ History. But the work we do at Side By Side? It doesn’t happen only when it’s most visible or fashionable. It happens every day.
When it comes to our youth, when it comes to our mission, every month matters.
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce “Every Month Matters,” a new ongoing giving campaign designed to help meet the monthly needs of Side By Side. Our goal is to build a community of monthly donors giving at least $25 a month to provide the steady, reliable support that allows us to keep showing up for LGBTQ+ youth every day of every month.
We know what that support makes possible:
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$30 provides snacks for one evening of Drop-In programming, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our youth.
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$100 provides one free, identity-affirming mental health counseling session for an LGBTQ+ young person.
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$150 provides a hot meal for youth attending a support group, helping meet their basic needs while building community.
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$520 supports one week of facilitated groups where LGBTQ+ youth can find connection, affirmation, and belonging.
Your monthly gift of $25 adds up to $300 a year. When an entire community commits to giving consistently, that individual gift becomes the cornerstone of dependable funding to keep our services available month after month.
We also believe in celebrating the people who make this possible. So, we are excited to share a few special thank-yous along the way:
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After 3 months of recurring giving: Receive an exclusive Side By Side tumbler.
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After 6 months of recurring giving: Receive an invitation to an exclusive reception celebrating our donors.
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After 12 months of recurring giving: Be entered into a drawing for a special experiential prize.
Pride has a month. History has a month. But our commitment to LGBTQ+ youth? Twelve months a year... because Every Month Matters.
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