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---From our friends at Resource Generation & the #ShareMyCheck Campaign.

Help provide COVID-19 Response
Programming and Support
​for Rural LGBTQ Folks! 

Out in the Open is committing to continuing
and expanding our work during this crisis.

Our staff and board are 100% rural queer
folks with intersecting identities.
We won't stop working for our communities,
despite changing needs and intense challenges. 

We are still here.
And we are here for each other.


Updated Programs

* Creating new virtual programming to foster connection during this isolating time.  Including:
  • Grounding practices like guided yoga and meditation,
  • "Craft-ernoons" and group Pictionary games,
  • LGBTQ drop-in video calls,
  • Dedicated spaces for rural queer farmers, educators, and more.

* Shifting life-affirming mutual-support groups to virtual formats (with call-in options for folks without computer or internet access)

* Out in the Open Radio Hour - recording episodes to comfort & inspire community including sharing ways folks are navigating crisis and celebrating queer joy.

Organizing for Justice

* Calling for the Governor and legislators (in Vermont and beyond) to listen to voices from LGBTQ, Black, POC, disabled, working class, and immigrant communities. [Sign-on to our letter here!}

* Requesting specific direct action in response to COVID-19 from our disproportionately impacted communities here in Vermont.

* Hosting Trans and Queer Health Justice community strategizing meetings
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* Working for system-wide changes with other organizations- sharing labor resources, & knowledge- to emerge from this stronger & more unified.

Direct Support

* Distributing vital (and fact-checked!) local and LGBTQ-specific resources and COVID-19 related information.

* Calls & physical mail for isolated LGBTQ folks. 
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* Sharing #RuralQueerLoveNotes and other message of support via email, website and social media
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*Coordination of mutual aid resources in Southern Vermont and the surrounding area.
Coming soon: 
We are working to create a mutual aid fund for rural LGBTQ+ and BIPOC people. 
This is a new community support project for us, check back soon for more details!
Checks made payable to Out in the Open can be mailed to:
Out in the Open
PO Box 1685
​Brattleboro, VT 05302
Thank you for making all of this possible!
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NOTE: Out in the Open was formerly known as Green Mountain Crossroads! We are still changing over our donation page when you click this button. Rest assured, your donation is coming to us. Thanks!

Out in the Open is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by generous donations, volunteers, and foundation funds. (EIN: 45-5246211) We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our work connecting rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge & power!
Out in the Open   |   PO Box 1685 Brattleboro VT 05302  |  info@weareoutintheopen.org