<div><strong><a href="https://www.qspfcommunity.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Queer Sick Pay Fund</a> is launching a Pride Fundraising Drive! </strong>
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<div>This June, we are raising $20,000 to ensure the stability of our granting programs:
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<div><strong><a href="https://www.qspfcommunity.com/sick-pay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sick Pay Grants</a> </strong>for Queer performers who miss a gig due to illness or injury.
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<li>Applications are always open!
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<li>$60,000 was distributed to over 100 artists last year!
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<div><strong><a href="https://www.qspfcommunity.com/gender-affirming-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gender Affirming Care Grants</a></strong> for trans people planning a gender affirming surgery or procedure.
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<li>$40,000 is being awarded to 24 trans people in 2026.
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<li>Applications open each quarter!
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<li>Adjudicated by a panel of trans community leaders based on financial need.
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<div><strong>This work is made possible through generous donations by people like you! </strong>
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<div><strong>Every amount is meaningful to us! </strong>
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<div><strong>Join our mission, support Queer community, and Donate Today!</strong>
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<div>If you wan to learn more about us, visit our <a href="https://www.qspfcommunity.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_qspf_/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>. 
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<div>We are fiscally sponsored by Velocity Dance Center, ensuring that all of your donations are tax deductible!
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<div>If you want to discuss your support of qSPF, or dream about the future of qSPF, message to schedule a coffee or drink with me, Elby!
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<div>With Gratitude,
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<div>Betty Wetter and Drama Tops (Elby Brosch and Shane Donohue)
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qSPF Pride Fundraising Drive!

qSPF Pride Fundraising Drive!

Still $3,830 to go. Help us build momentum.