Imagine a place in Southwest, Minnesota, where every LGBTQIA2S+ person — especially our transgender community members — is met with safety, support, and belonging. We are writing to ask for your help in making that vision real.
Right now, there is no dedicated space in Southwest Minnesota for transgender individuals and queer folks facing housing crises or in need of community care. We're working to change that by purchasing a property that will become a Transgender Emergency Shelter and LGBTQIA2S+ Community Center — a place to rest, rebuild, and rise.
Your donation will go directly toward purchasing a permanent, welcoming property that offers:
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Emergency housing for transgender individuals facing homelessness, family rejection, or crisis situations
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Support services and referrals for healthcare, mental health, and employment
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A community center for LGBTQIA2S+ people to gather, learn, organize, and thrive
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A safe space in a rural area where affirming resources are desperately needed
This isn't just about buying a building. It's about saving lives. It's about giving hope. It's about creating a future in Southwest Minnesota where no one is left behind just because of who they are.
Whether you can give $25 or $25,000, every contribution brings us closer to opening the doors of safety and solidarity.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to help us purchase this life-saving property. Together, we can build the kind of world our community deserves — one brick, one room, one life at a time.
With gratitude and hope,
Chase Hermes Bakken
On behalf of Chasin’Equality
Please reach out if you have any questions Cell: 612-423-2979