In the aftermath of the election, so many in the LGBTQ community were at a loss. Equality Illinois suggested deepening our commitment to building bridges and not putting up walls by publicly and proudly supporting groups most under attack by the Trump campaign rhetoric. We established donation pages so that the LGBTQ community of Illinois could stand up with a consolidated voice in support of immigrants, Muslims, and victims of sexual assault.
Today we are pleased to announce that because of your generosity, we are sending checks of more than $1,000 each to the Council on American Islamic Relations of Chicago, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault. By standing up together as one community of LGBTQ stakeholders and allies with communities who have been under attack, we are sending a strong signal that we believe America is great when all Americans are valued.
Thank you to everyone who donated.