Fundraise for SQSH
Ignite Our Fight for Queer Liberation
Mobilizing your social connections can create a ripple effect! When you start a fundraiser for SQSH, you join a grassroots movement of people who draw on our personal networks to contribute to systemic change. All funds you raise will support SQSH’s mission to strengthen the St. Louis queer/LGBTQIA+ community.
Whether you are honoring someone, challenging yourself, or celebrating a milestone, you can create a personalized donation page with SQSH! SQSH has accounts with Facebook, Instagram, and Givebutter that make fundraising easy.
So You Want to Fundraise for SQSH?
A step by step guide (with personal anecdotes) about how I fundraise for SQSH • Written by Kelsey (they/them), SQSH Volunteer
Hey you! Yes you! Hi, hello, I’m so happy you’re here, and hope this article finds you well.
As SQSH matures as an organization, we plan to grow our capacity to support and empower our community to heal and flourish. In order to accomplish our collective goals, we would be so grateful for your help!
SQSH is a grassroots organization, led by queer and trans St. Louisans, funded significantly by individual donations. SQSH believes in community-centric fundraising, which works to dismantle class systems and value all donors regardless of donation size. Community-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that prioritizes the entire community over individual organizations, fosters a sense of belonging and interdependence, presents our work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourages mutual support between nonprofits (CCF Website). Since our founding in 2019, SQSH has received much of our grassroots funding from donations by local businesses, groups of performers, and fundraisers by individuals (like me)!
Even “small amounts” can help to fund SQSH’s most crucial programs. Did you know that $15 funds one queer community anthology? That $25 funds one month of Peer Support Line phone bills? That $100 funds one community-building event? With our community’s dedication and support, we can grow and improve the capacity and sustainability of our programs – like our Peer Support Line, SQSHBook Resource Guide, STARLING Healing Justice Collective, and more!
“But Kelsey,” you might think, “asking people for money is super awkward!”
Yeah, that’s true and so valid. I struggled with that, too. When I reached out directly to a handful of people who I had a good feeling about contributing, I found that taking the time to personalize and connect with people – even through social media posts – was an effective way to garner support for my fundraiser.
“Huh, okay. That does sound like something I can do. So where do I start?”
I’m so glad you asked! I present to you: Kelsey’s Super Unofficial Step-by-Step Grassroots Fundraiser Planning Guide:
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My $1,000 goal was the first decision I made related to my fundraiser. I used my 30th birthday, which happened to be during Pride Month, to give my friends and family a special occasion to donate to SQSH.
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I used Facebook’s Birthday Fundraiser feature to collect donations so that I didn’t have to worry about the transfer from my account to SQSH, but there are so many other ways to collect donations:
Collect donations into your personal account/money app, then donate all the funds to SQSH at the end
Share SQSH’s donation platforms (Venmo, CashApp, PayPal), and ask supporters to donate directly to SQSH, maybe with a fun memo specific to your fundraiser (e.g. “Kelsey’s 30th Birthday Bucks”)
Collect cash donations, then deposit them into a bank account – or email financial@thesqsh.org to organize your drop-off to SQSH staff
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My entire fundraiser took place on social media, i.e. Instagram with cross-posts to Facebook. This is where I had fun taking photos, writing silly captions, and engaging in personal storytelling and relationship building. But if content creation doesn’t come as easily to you, this webpage includes resources and a PR Kit to help! I did my best to make my posts informative about SQSH and the impacts that fundraising has on our ability to do queer liberation work. You could also fundraise through…
Professional platforms – like blog posts, posters on work bulletin boards, or a message in your company’s newsletter
Direct asks of personal contacts i.e. direct messaging or texting to ask for donations
Tapping on local networks e.g. at a market or event where you’re tabling for your small business
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There were days during my fundraiser where I didn’t get donations at all. And I’m here to tell you (and past Kelsey) that it’s okay! Hosting a fundraiser can be really challenging to begin with. That you’ve decided to try means the world to us – whether you raise $10 or $1,000. We recognize that not everyone is in the position to donate, and that our queer community is disproportionately affected by poverty, un/underemployment, and housing insecurity. On that note, I would like to especially invite the White, cisgender/heterosexual allies reading this piece to consider what organizing your own grassroots fundraiser might look like this year.
I know that donating to causes you believe in can feel like drops in a bucket; but as just one person doing a birthday fundraiser, I was able to individually raise $1,310 for SQSH in one month! That’s enough money to pay SQSH’s Peer Support Line phone bill for over two years!
In the end, grassroots community-centric fundraising is just one way that you can get involved in and support SQSH’s work. For more information and opportunities to get involved, check out our Volunteer webpage, follow us @thesqsh on Instagram and Facebook, check out our flyer on ways to support, or reach out directly to general@thesqsh.org. We look forward to connecting with you!
Past Fundraisers for SQSH
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Garrity Tools
June 2023
Garrity Tools released a limited edition product to raise some extra funds for SQSH and MTUG! They released a set of tiny tools shaped like fruits, and sold the cuties all June.
Total amount donated: $1000
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Hell on Heels
June 2023
The RUDIS Leather Society hosts an annual fundraiser called Hell on Heels, and SQSH was chosen to be their beneficiary!
Hell on Heels included a duet competition that teamed up people in the leather community with people from the drag community. The competition was hosted by three judges including our staff member Bee! They also had raffles, shot sales, and other activities. They donated 60% of the funds to SQSH.
Total amount donated: $1,900.00
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Sugarwitch Ice Cream Sandwiches
Feb 2024, May 2023
In Feb 2024, Sugarwitch hosted a trans Valentines fundraiser in support of SQSH & MTUG! They decked the bakery out in Valentines/love letters to trans loved ones, elders, and community as well as supplied folks to mail their letters out.
Amidst the ‘23 MO AG ruling restricting trans Missourians’ access to gender-affirming healthcare and other anti-trans legislation, Sugarwitch fundraised and matched up to $1000 in donations to SQSH! These funds resourced SQSH’s team to host a Trans Mutual Aid & Healing Circle, and supported our Peer Support Line, SQSHBook, & Outreach Team to expand supports for trans Missourians.
Total amount donated in 2023: $1,000.00
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St. Louis Fantasy Maps
December 2023
Many of St. Louis Fantasy Maps’ creations played in the magical world of Harry Potter. However, in light of JK Rowling’s increasingly hateful & transphobic platform, Fantasy Maps wanted to stop selling/promoting this part of their work – while clearing the remaining stock on their shelves. They hosted a final sale on all Potter-themed creations and donated all of the profit to SQSH!
Total amount donated: $700.00
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Kings & Creatures
August 2023 - Present
Kings & Creatures is a monthly showcase featuring alternative drag kings and performers. They’ve dedicated several shows to raising awareness & collecting donations for SQSH!
Total amount donated: $53.00
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Betty's Books
March 2024
Betty's Books fundraised in honor of the Trans Rights Readathon and TDV, and donated a portion of sales proceeds from their Read Trans Books collection.
“Although I (Betty, the owner) do not identify as a queer/LGBTQIA+ person myself, most of my staff does, and we all strive to be a queer friendly space for the STL community to enjoy comics and visual literature. Thanks for all the great work you do!”
Total amount donated: $50.00
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PROMO Urbanaire
December 2023
This year PROMO brought back their signature event, Urbanaire, and asked attendees to invest in our collective organizational ecosystem / donate towards coalition partners that have been in this fight alongside PROMO.
“PROMO knows our ecosystem is stronger when we stand in collective unity as the spark which will ignite the revolution our state needs to create a Missouri where every trans individual is supported, where every queer person is safely housed, where every LGBTQ adult is protected from employment discrimination, where every Black and Brown resident is safe from state violence, and where all queer people — each and every one of us — are valued and thriving.”
Alongside SQSH, PROMO also donated funds raised at Urbanaire to Black Pride St. Louis, THISTL, MTUG, The GLO Center, and MO HO Justice.
Total amount donated: $275.00
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Macramé Mouse
September 2023
Macramé Mouse is a STL-based small business focused on handmade macramé. For Tower Grove Pride, they created a variety of pieces & colorways inspired by the Rainbow, Lesbian, Trans, Bi, and Pan pride flag, and donated profits from this Pride collection to SQSH! They also displayed SQSH materials at their booth for shoppers to learn more about SQSH and our mission.
Total amount donated: $120.95
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TRX Tattoos
September 2023
TRX Tattoos & Piercings offers a safe, relaxing, and hygienic environment for custom tattoo designs, professional piercings, and more. For Tower Grove Pride, they supported three organizations including SQSH through a creative wheel of prizes, which folks could spin with a minimum donation of $5 to one of the orgs!
Total amount donated: $323.00
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Fun by the Bay
September 2023
Fun by the Bay is a local small business focused on sensory play dough. For Tower Grove Pride, they made rainbow dough kits and donated 50% of the profit + 10% of overall sales to SQSH! Here's why they chose to support SQSH: "I was looking for a local STL based LGBTQ+ charity and yours stood out to me. A loved one struggled with substance use and relied on the local help lines to guide them. We are a huge proponent of what y’all are doing. So thank you."
Total amount donated: $35
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APA of MO Pride Shirts
June – December 2023
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA of MO) is dedicated to bringing people and pets together through adoption, education, pet health care, and more.
With everything that happened during Missouri Legislative Session targeting the transgender community, APA of MO decided to sell PRIDE T-shirts and donate all proceeds to SQSH! They sold them throughout the year since PRIDE spans over many months and communities in the St. Louis area.
Total amount donated: $498.13
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Humans of St. Louis
Humans of St. Louis (HOSTL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that shares first-person stories and photographic portraits featuring people and places throughout St. Louis.
During their initial crowdfunding campaign, HOSTL promised to commit a portion of book sale proceeds to a different St. Louis cause / organization every month for the first year. Their book team & Board chose 12 organizations to support – including SQSH! "I've heard many mentions of SQSH in interviews I've done throughout the city too. Continue the great work y'all do in STL!"
Total amount donated: $300
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Cavetown at Bittersweet Daze
July 2023
This Is Home Project is a foundation whose focus is to help LGBTQ+ youth in need. They are the project of an artist named Cavetown, a trans musician with a large queer audience.
Over the summer, Cavetown went on a tour across the US called Bittersweet Daze with mxmtoon, Ricky Montgomery and grantperez. They wanted to host a local LGBTQ+ organization at every show to let their audience know there are orgs in place in their cities to support them.
For their STL stop at St. Louis Music Park, Bittersweet Daze hosted & donated to SQSH! SQSH members set up a tent at the venue with information on our mission & resources, gave a speech, and announced the raffle winners of a signed guitar!
Total amount donated: $3134.44
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WILDFRUIT Goodie House Poetry & Stories
July 2023
WILDFRUIT is a queer-led project space dedicated to building community through exhibitions & events. At their monthly poetry event, Goodie House Poetry and Stories, they gathered donations from the crowd to give to orgs that help their LGBTQIA+ friends and family! "We appreciate all the work you do for our community! <3”
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Shameless Grounds Joy Sandwich
July 2023
Shameless Grounds is a queer coffee shop & radical sex-positive gathering space in Benton Park. They hosted a public art Happening meant to inspire joy with the theme "Joy Sandwich". Participants created a community work of art made of just bread and jams! "We want to use this opportunity to raise funds for you all as we believe SQSH is a direct lifeline for joy in the queer community.”
Total amount raised: $70
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Kylee Makes
July 2023, June 2022
Kylee Makes is a STL-based small business creating handmade accessories including polymer clay earrings, stretchy headbands, and more.
"I love giving back with all the Pride related items that I sell! My hope is that the local LGBTQIA+ community can feel welcomed and included wherever they may choose to go."
Total amount raised in 2023: $100
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SqWires Restaurant
July 2023
SqWires is an American-cuisine restaurant in Lafayette that donated proceeds from June Pride cocktails!
Total amount raised: $450.00
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Down the Rabbit Hole
July 2023
Down the Rabbit Hole: A Wonderland of Vintage & Repurposed Goods is a local boutique that sells handmade and local products from a variety of vendors. They supported SQSH in honor of Pride Month!
Total amount donated: $253.00
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St. Louis Cardinals
June 2023
The Cardinals hosted a Pride Night and donated a portion of ticket proceeds to SQSH!
Total amount raised: $6,344
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Veterans United
June 2023
The team at Veterans United raised proceeds through a bake sale, and donated to support SQSH!
Total amount raised: $418.00
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St. Louligans Ltd
June 2023
Founded in 2010, the Louligans celebrate and support soccer in St. Louis. Thanks for supporting SQSH in June!
Total amount raised: $390.00
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Saint Louis City Punks
June 2023
Saint Louis City Punks is a supporter group for the new MLS team St. Louis CITY SC, and raises money to support mental health and suicide prevention organizations. In June, they donated proceeds from their home games and Pride pack merch!
Total amount raised: $1,500.00
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Terror Tacos
June 2023
Terror Tacos offer vegan tacos at their metal & horror restaurant & bar on S Grand. Thanks for supporting SQSH in June!
Total amount raised: $150.00
Photo Credit: Michael B. Thomas
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Dragonfly Fitness
June 2023, August 2022
Dragonfly Fitness sold Pride shirts and donated all of the profits to SQSH!
"We love how you support the LGBTQIA+ community. All of us here at Dragonfly benefit so much from our amazing community... we support one another in and out of the gym. Having this resource and others to talk to, knowing you are not alone, having that group to lift you up and empower you makes all the difference. We feel that that is what SQSH provides, and are very happy to support SQSH’s efforts in strengthening the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community!"
Total amount raised in 2023: $300.00
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Pizza Head
June 2023, June 2022
Pizza Head donated 50% of proceeds from their STL Pepperoni Pizza to SQSH!
Total amount raised in 20:3 $75.00
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Queer Dance STL: FIGHT
June 2023
Queer Dance STL is a variety show of local STL LGBTQ+ artists. They hosted a vibrant dance variety show (called FIGHT!) to celebrate the resilience & brilliance of the queer St. Louis community!
Total amount raised: $30
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Logan United
June 2023 & 2022
Logan United is a queer student club at Logan University (Chesterfield) that focuses on education towards inclusive healthcare, and hopes to build a generation of LGBTQIA-affirming chiropractors and doctors. For two years, they’ve partnered with SQSH to build community and raise funds at their June Pride 5k Run!
Total amount raised in 2023: $1,600.00
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June's Breakfast + Patio
June's Breakfast + Patio is a community-centered café serving seasonal foods + vibes in Shiloh, IL. June’s facilitated a month-long fundraiser, and displayed onsite SQSH materials to spark thoughtful conversations and increase awareness of our work.
“We at June's Breakfast + Patio in Shiloh, IL found SQSH to be a great solution for the community to have a free listening ear. We believe in counseling and therapy assistance to help community members feel confident and secure, and we wanted to support! After considering a few local organizations, we chose SQSH because of the peer-led nature of the work, and the focus on mental health and healing."
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Wicked Wax Candle Co.
June 2023
Wicked Wax Candle Co. is a queer-crafted maker offering natural self-care products – produced with repurposed containers, recycled paper labels, and low waste packaging.
They teamed up with some incredibly talented makers to run a Pride raffle giveaway! The two basket prizes included goods from South City Bites, B.D Blithe De Carona, Clay Bay Bay, and Wicked Wax.
Thanks for your creative & generous Pride donation!
Total amount donated: $55
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Moon & June Studio
June 2023, June-Sept 2022
Moon & June Studio is a local small business that offers clay earrings, prints, and more. Check out their shop here, or follow them on Instagram!
Jenny has donated proceeds from several events to SQSH, and referred friends to support. Thank you for supporting us since 2022, Jenny!!
Here’s why Jenny donates to SQSH: “Being AAPI, I am familiar with so many traditional roles. I have a couple of close AAPI friends who are not comfortable being out to their parents or their community, because with that comes with shame/embarrassment for the family. We had many talks about what would happen if they did come out. It is conflicting, because here, in this society, in the city of STL, it seems OK to be gay. But it is also hard when there are not many AAPI representations, and it feels like you’re the only lonely one. It makes me want to show up and be involved even more.”
Total amount raised in 2023: $38.00
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Queertown Underground
May 2023
Queertown Underground is a monthly queer mixer that started in 2023! For Mental Health Awareness Month, they hosted SQSH at their mixer featuring performances, drinks, and disco remixes & dance grooves.
Total amount raised: $100
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Saturn Return: Simon Saize's 30th Birthday Show
March 2023
The Crack Fox hosted a fun evening of drag and karaoke as we celebrated the 30th birthday, and return from retirement, of Simon Saize!Performers included Aiden Control, Cadaver Daddy-o, Dickie Rebellion, Duchess, Elden Bliss, Harley Love, Landon Control, Midas Swell, and Roxxy Misbehavin.
We raised $151 in raffle tickets and $900 in ticket sales, with several performers even donating their show pay back to the cause.
Total amount donated: $1,051.00
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St. Louis Young Democrats
November 2022
St. Louis Young Democrats works for racial, gender, disability, class, ethnic, and LGBTQIA+ equity and justice by building progressive political power for the people of Saint Louis.
Here’s why they donated to SQSH: “The Saint Louis Young Democrats unequivocally support our LGBTQIA+ members, friends, and fellow St. Louisans and Missourians. On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we chose to support SQSH to make sure that LGBTQIA+ folx have access to mental health care, empathy, care, and support. Our state government has been one of the most hostile toward LGBTQIA+ people, and it's especially important that we stand up and take care of us and accept, celebrate, and care for queer folx as we work toward liberation. We love our LGBTQIA+ friends and family, and love means taking action. We are so grateful for the work that SQSH does and the lives y'all touch, thank you!”
Total amount donated: $250.00
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Triangle Wellness Collective
October 2022
Triangle Wellness Collective raised funds for SQSH by hosting a sound bath for trans expansive folks! Held on Oct 7, 2022, TRANScendence Sound Bath provided a space for trans St. Louisans to experience the healing power of sound with a live, in-person experience featuring crystal singing bowls, metal singing bowls, and other sound healing instruments.
Here’s why Andy chose to fundraise for SQSH: “I've been a volunteer at SQSH for a few years now, and I continue to be impressed with not only the mission of SQSH, but the centering of humanity at every step in the process of their operations. I believe that SQSH has a significant role in supporting the well-being of the queer community in St. Louis, and I'm honored to contribute in any way I can to the cause.”
Total amount raised: $30.40
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HOK in St. Louis
September 2022
HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. HOK St. Louis's Diversity team hosted a tie-dye event to raise money for SQSH! All proceeds went directly to supporting SQSH’s mission.
Total amount raised: $610.00
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Mystic Baby
August 2022
Mystic Baby donated 10% of their proceeds from their Drag Brunch & You’re Magic candles to SQSH – and hopes to donate more from their sales at Tower Grove Pride!
“I chose to donate a portion of my Drag Brunch candle sales to SQSH because I think the support they provide to the LGBTQIA+ community is invaluable. Especially now as so many of us feel isolated, I’m so glad people in our community have access to queer-affirming resources just a phone call away. I wish I knew of something like this when I was younger!“
Total amount raised: $50.00
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ReBloom STL
June 2022
ReBloom STL is a woman-owned small business making jewelry & new and upcycled resin crafts in small batches, to make you giggle and brighten your day!
ReBloom STL donated proceeds from the sale of uterus earrings at the Punk Rock Flea Market on June 5, 2022. At the show, she would give $2 back to each buyer and ask them to bring it to the SQSH table to learn more. It was a great way to support both organizations and encourage cross-pollination across local organizers!
Total amount raised: $45.00
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COCA (Center of Creative Arts in STL)
June-July 2022
COCA (Center of Creative Arts) uses the power of the arts and education to build a vibrant St. Louis that is creative, connected, and inclusive.
“Happy belated Pride Month! 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜”
Total amount raised: $560.00
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Congregation Shaare Emeth
June-July 2022
Congregation Shaare Emeth’s mission is to be a compassionate and inclusive community that makes Judaism relevant, meaningful and joyful.
During the month of June, Congregation Shaare Emeth collected donations from their congregation to support SQSH’s work and strengthen the LGBTQIA+ community in the St. Louis metro area.
“Our Congregation stands in alignment with the work that you continue to do in our area.”
Total amount raised: $368.12
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Prismatic Events
July 2022
Wes Rankin runs an entertainment company in St. Louis called Prismatic Events. When they were planning their annual Christmas in July Fundraiser, they chose SQSH as the recipient of the funds raised during the event!
Held on Sunday July 24th, this brunch show started at 1:30pm at Tropical Liquors, where the cast performed holiday numbers with a tropical flare! Event Details here.
Total amount raised: $1,228.00
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Kylee Makes
June 2022
Kylee Gross, the owner of Kylee Makes, is donating sales from their June Pride Collection to SQSH! Kylee is a STL small business owner who tabled at 5-6 local events and donated 15% of their sales from their Pride Collection to SQSH, while promoting SQSH’s mission and work to spread the word!
Kylee fundraised for SQSH because: "I think that the services provided by SQSH help to support those individuals wherever they are on their journey. I wanted to use my talent and passion to help support SQSH as they continue to achieve their mission. I hope the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community feels supported and accepted for exactly who they are.”
Total amount raised: $250
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Garrity Tools
June 2022
Garrity Tools, a local St. Louis pottery tool company, donated their sales from June 23 to SQSH and MTUG to celebrate Pride!
Garrity Tools chose SQSH as their beneficiary for Pride Month because a few of their employees were familiar with SQSH’s work. “Everyone was excited to support the awesome and much need services that SQSH provides in our community.”
Total amount raised: $1,112.50
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Series Six
June 2022
Series Six is a St. Louis based apparel company focusing on everything there is to love about STL. Each month, Series Six selects a local nonprofit to team up with for their Charity T-Shirt of the Month Campaign.
For June 2022, Series Six collaborated with SQSH on a St. Louis Pride t-shirt to support St. Louis’s LGBTQIA+ community, donating 100% of profits back to SQSH.
Total amount raised: $610
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Mackenzie Rupard's Shirt & Hoodie Sales
February 2022
After receiving backlash for wearing an LGBTQIA+ ally shirt to school, Mackenzie (a sixth grade student in Missouri) wanted to raise funds for SQSH so that everyone can be their true, authentic selves. She set a goal of selling 50 shirts/hoodies on CustomInk and ended up selling over 100.
Check out her fundraiser on CustomInk!
Total amount raised: $1,100.00
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Brick City Yoga's Pride-themed Tank Tops
September 24–25, 2021
Brick City Yoga sold pride-themed tank tops at Tower Grove Pride and donated proceeds to SQSH!
Total amount raised: $50.00
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Happy Day Clay’s Pride-themed Earrings
August 2021
Lauren Long, owner of the handmade clay earring shop Happy Day Clay, created pride-themed earrings and donated proceeds to SQSH!
Total amount raised: $200.00
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Giggle & Guzzle with Kelsey McClure
July 21, 2021
Pride Vibes STL (Perennial Artisan Ales, Uncle Val’s Gin, Rockwell Beer, and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery) hosted a benefit show called “Giggle & Guzzle” with Kelsey McClure and other comics to raise funds for SQSH!
Read about it in STL Mag!
Total amount raised: $675.00
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Earthbound Beer's Out & About Fundraiser for Pride Month
June 2021
Earthbound Brewing, LLC hosted an Out & About Fundraiser for Pride Month to raise funds for SQSH!
Read about it on Drink 314!
Total amount raised: $1,000.00
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RJ’s Pride-themed Haircuts
June 2021
RJ at Chop Shop East provided Pride-themed haircuts and donated proceeds to SQSH!
Read about it on RJ’s Facebook page!
Schedule an appointment with RJ!
Total amount raised: $1,050.00
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StL League of Arm Wrestlers (SLLAW)’s Benefit Show
February 2020
StL League of Arm Wrestlers (formerly Saint Louis Lady Arm Wrestlers) threw a benefit show, SLLAW in SPACE, at Off Broadway to raise funds for SQSH!
Read more about SLLAW on STL Today!
Total amount raised: $2,330.00
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House of Glamour's Holigays Party
December 26, 2019
Maxi Glamour threw the House of Glamour‘s Holigays Party at The Crack Fox to raise funds for SQSH!
Read more on the Facebook event page!
Total amount raised: $350.00
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C U Next Tuesday's Drag Benefit Show
August 6, 2019
The drag troupe C U Next Tuesday, led by Analyse Thropic, threw a benefit show at the Grey Fox Pub to raise funds for SQSH!
Total amount raised: $454.00
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Facebook Fundraisers
As of April 2022, 37 Facebook Fundraisers have been hosted to crowdsource donations for SQSH, raising $8,943 and counting.
Want to mobilize your social connections to join our fight for queer liberation? Create a Facebook Fundraiser for SQSH today!
Host a Campaign or Event
Interested in hosting a campaign or event to raise funds for SQSH? This section will give you the tools and resources you need to get started.
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Email our Fundraising Team to tell us about your fundraiser idea! This allows us to work in collaboration with you to make your fundraiser as impactful and successful as possible.
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Check out the SQSH PR Kit to download our logo, flyers, and other standard graphics and language to use in your fundraiser PR material.
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Thank you for raising funds for SQSH! Please send your proceeds to SQSH via Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, or Check. CashApp and Check are preferred since Venmo and PayPal charge transaction fees.
Please address your check to “St. Louis Queer Support & Healing” and mail it to:
4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110
Fundraise on Social Media
Start a Facebook Fundraiser
Start a Facebook fundraiser today to ask your Facebook friends to support the St. Louis queer/LGBTQIA+ community.
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Visit our Facebook page, then select “More,” then “Fundraisers.”
On the right hand menu, find the heading “Create a Fundraiser,” then click “Raise Money.”
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Set your Fundraising Goal and End Date.
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Set a Fundraiser Title that summarizes why you're raising funds for SQSH.
Example: “Randy’s Birthday Fundraiser in Honor of SQSH”
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Write a more detailed description: Why are you raising funds for SQSH?
This is the chance to share your story! Why are you joining the fight to create spaces and support for queer St. Louisans to thrive?
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Sample Social Media Posts
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To celebrate my birthday, I am raising money for SQSH! SQSH’s programs use a peer-based, community-driven approach to provide support, education, and advocacy for queer St. Louisans to thrive. Research shows that at least 61.6% of St. Louisans have experienced violence or victimization due to queerphobia over their lifetime. A donation to SQSH is a step towards creating safe, healthy futures for our local LGBTQIA+ community. Help me reach my goal by making a donation below!
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SQSH works to provide emotional support, resource referrals, education and advocacy for queer St. Louisans, because gender- and sexuality-based oppression affects everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals living in hostile or under-resourced environments.
We know that the St. Louis queer community faces higher rates of violence, discrimination, housing insecurity and substance use, as well as medical, mental and sexual health disparities. We also face additional barriers to accessing the identity-affirming resources needed to meet those needs.
Everyone benefits from a community that is more affirming and accepting of diversity, fluidity, and exploration in our gender, sexuality, and relationship identities.
Please consider making a donation to my fundraiser to help make St. Louis a region where LGBTQ+ people can live courageously and authentically as ourselves!
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Thank you to everyone who helped empower, support, and advocate for queer St. Louisans by donating to my fundraiser! Together we raised $[DOLLAR AMOUNT]. To learn more about SQSH, visit www.theSQSH.org.
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