Proud2Share is an annual, federated campaign aimed at targeting poverty within the LGBTQ community. “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity.
It is an act of justice.” – Nelson Mandela
We have a dream of upward economic mobility for our community. The myth that LGBTQ people are all wealthy and have disposable incomes has left many in our community feeling forgotten and unwelcome. Our youth are displaced. Our elderly return to the closet in old age or delay seeking health care for fear of discrimination. Our transgender members of the c
11/01/2017
We love the great work Cradles to Crayons Chicago does in the community for needy Chicagoan children. Let's help them win so they can reach more kids.
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07/28/2016
Did you know? elders generally tend to delay seeking care for fear of discrimination and mistreatment which finds that their health deteriotes rapidly. Do something: join the movement and donate now http://bit.ly/262OpBl
07/27/2016
A purple lace. A symbol of hope for many, a symbol of kindness for others. Please join the movement here: www.proud2share.org and donate. No donation is too small.
07/14/2016
Watch "The Laces Project | Proud2Share | " on https://vimeo.com/proud2share/intheirshoes?ref=tw-share
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The Laces Project | Proud2Share | #InTheirShoes Only 5% of LGBTQ-identified people donate to LGBTQ causes. Join the movement. Swap a lace. Change a life. Sign-up up or donate at Proud2Share.org.
07/13/2016
Imagine the streets being your home. Imagine being without food or a simple change of clothes. Imagine what its like to be without any support. Imagine what its like to wake up everyday and this be your reality. Shouldn't every human being deserve at least a warm bed, a meal, and a place to feel like they belong? Please show your support today by swapping a lace and changing a life. Donate at www.proud2share.org
Imagine what it is like to live
07/13/2016
The team will be in Andersonville today at Hamburger Marys on Clark. Stop by and pick up a lace and join the movement.
07/12/2016
Campaign manager Anthony is graciously giving out laces to help raise awareness to ease poverty. Stop by our good friends Center on Halsted lobby 3656 N. Halsted and pick up yours today!
07/11/2016
1 in 5 transgender people experience homelessness, and 42% of those have been forced to stay at a shelter as the wrong gender...
Together we can make a difference by lacing up to stomp out poverty. Join us in the fight here: http://bit.ly/1VKK82t
07/08/2016
Lace UP because you care about those who are disproportionately affected by poverty. One lace changes the life of many - by simply saying this is an issue and I am here to raise awareness for it. Visit www.proud2share.org to hear the stories of real people that struggle daily.
07/07/2016
1 in 5 children living with a same-s*x couple are living below the poverty level. It's time to help our community. Like if you agree and Visit proud2share.org to learn how.
07/07/2016
“I believe that when I became fully Trans is when everything hit rock bottom.” ~ Danielle
Danielle has had to turn to s*x work in order to survive the day to day life as a transwoman in the streets of Chicago. Hear her story and how she's not giving up hope: http://bit.ly/29qLk7I donate now! www.proud2share.org