The Steel Army returns to Prideraiser to help support the Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+
affected by the current pandemic. We understand it is a tough time for a lot
of people and this Prideraiser focuses on those people in the LQBTQIA+
community that are struggling. We also understand our own members and
community may have their own difficulties so please do not feel obligated to
donate.
SisTers PGH is a transLED, transgender community center, that provides
supportive services, emergency shelter and housing for the trans and nonbinary
communities of Pittsburgh, PA. SisTers PGH, also, trans inclusion training,
advocacy, and People’s Pride PGH while offering opportunities for our trans
communities to thrive instead of survive.
In March, SisTers started a GoFundMe where they accept applicants from the
community to which they have and will continue to redistribute funds to. Their
last update is summarized below:
Because of your support we were able to redistribute $17,730.90
directly back into our TLGB+ communities of Allegheny County.
We have raised 32,808.00 to date, allowing us to reopen the
application for another Round 1 of Applicants.
Round 1 5/18/2020 - 5/31/2020
- In “Round 1,” we will prioritize fund distribution to LGBTQIA
applicants who are (in no particular order): Black, POC, Transgender
or Nonbinary, Indigenous, Sex Workers, Disabled/Chronically Ill,
Not enrolled in or employed full-time at well-resourced educational
institutions, Not eligible for paid sick leave through any organization,
On the cusp of losing housing, Food insecure, Those who weren't able
to complete application in the first 2 rounds and we will move folks
who live at the intersections of these identities or experiences to
the front of the line.
Round 2 6/1/2020 - 6/15/2020
- In “Round 2,” we will redistribute $50 to every person who is
LGBTQIA+, who is self-employed or working in the service economy
in the order we receive applications.
Please stay encouraged to give as we provide mutual aid for
our LGBTQIA communities of Pittsburgh.
Prideraiser is being handled differently this year with the absence of games.
If you made a pladge last year, you likely have already received an email from
Prideraiser asking to make a donation this year. If not, or if you did not
make a pledge last year, the donation link takes you directly to the GoFundMe
page to make your donation.
The Steel Army, SisTers PGH and the Pride community of Pittsburgh appreciate
any and all donations during these tough times to help them during the current
pandemic. Thank you!
