Dear Supporter,

On behalf of Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies, thank you for your donation for the Desi Rainbow Fundraiser - University of Iowa SASA Formal.

Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies is a 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID: 85-3352073) so your donation is tax-deductible. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.

We would love to keep you updated on how your donation supports our work: you can sign-up for our email list here, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.

Your generous donation helps us:

Offer monthly support, discussion and affinity groups for the Desi LGBTQIA+ community, their parents and families with a focus on serving people where they are.
Offer personalized, culturally and linguistically sensitive individual peer-to-peer support for LGBTQIA+ South Asians, their parents and family members through Saathi, a one of a kind peer support program.
Develop and present culturally relevant education and activities to build a strong, inclusive, multigenerational community. Our virtual events bring in national and even global attendance, and our in-person organizing has grown to major metro areas, including Atlanta, the Bay Area, Boston, DC, Maryland and Virginia, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Seattle.
Build allyship within the South Asian community to stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ children and adults through educational workshops and seminars for community based organizations and businesses.
Work towards generational change so that the next generation of South Asian LGBTQIA+ children are supported and affirmed in their journey.
Represent the needs and concerns of South Asian families of LGBTQIA+ loved ones to policy makers, religious institutions, educators, healthcare providers and advocate for resources for our community.

Thank you again for your donation to Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies!

With Gratitude,

Aruna Rao \ Executive Director
she/her/hers
Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies
desirainbow.org