As this year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what your support has made possible. Because of generous friends like you, more than 300 individuals have been provided free food through Eat UP, more than 60 individuals have received free binders and waist cinchers through UP and Away, and dozens of youth have found a place of safety and belonging in our free social and support groups. 
But there’s still so much more to do.

Every day, LGBTQIA+ individuals in our community need spaces where they can find resources, safety, and belonging. Your support ensures that we can continue to meet these needs with compassion, efficiency, and impact.

This year, our goal is to raise $ by December 31 to sustain and expand our programs in the coming year. With your gift, you can:

• $15 — Provide snacks for our youth groups- fueling fun, friendship, and learning.  
• $25 — Provide a chest binder or waist cincher to someone experiencing gender dysphoria. 
• $50 -- Provide a night of shelter for someone in immediate crisis, offering them safety when they need it most.  
• $100 - Help us fill our pantry shelves so families can fill their bellies. 
• $250 - Help us provide free community workshops and education on safety, empowerment, and self advocacy, giving individuals the tools they need to stand tall in the face of adversity. 
• $500 or more - Enables us to expand our outreach efforts, bringing vital resources to even more LGBTQ+ individuals in our region and ensuring that no queer person in East Central Illinois feels isolated and alone; no matter how far they are from Champaign-Urbana. 
  Your donation—no matter the size—will help ensure that hope continues to grow in our community.

Please take a moment today to make your tax-deductible year-end gift. Together, we can make 2026 brighter for those who need us most.

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