For anyone struggling in the LGBTQIA+ community, isolation is an all-to-common feeling which can intensify at this time of year. Consider sending uplifting holiday cards and messages to those who are incarcerated (free!). Black and Pink, the nationwide PenPal pairing organization, makes it easy to connect and share holiday cheer with those who could use a smile. And, it's a free activity that you can participate in from home.

To get connected with names and addresses of those who would love to receive a holiday card, find all the details for this free-and-impactful opportunity 👉  https://blackandpinkpenpals.org/

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An estimated 1.2 million people have HIV. About 71% of those cases are gay and bisexual men.

Your (free) selfie can provide 2 weeks worth of life-saving ARVs (antiretrovirals) to people living with HIV/AIDS.

👉 When you upload a selfie, $6 will be donated by Fotition to provide this treatment. Upload your selfie at: https://fotition.com/c/fote-for-forty

Source: CDC
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November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month. About 40% of the 4.2 million homeless youth in the U.S. identify as LGBT. Help support them when you give your gently-loved clothing to someone in need.

Out My Closet (OMC) provides mobile pop-up clothing shops that go to places where homeless LGBTQ youth are likely to be, such as shelters. OMC provides clothing, shoes, and accessories completely free of charge. OMC supports youth from NYC to Los Angeles.

👉 For information on how to donate clothing, shoes, and accessories, contact OMC. http://www.outmycloset.org/#/getInvolved

Source & 📸: OMC