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CREATE THE SPACE CAMPAIGN

Help us create Minnesota's newest 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Center in Minneapolis!

Why This Matters

Across the country, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth face immense challenges. A staggering 85% of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experience harassment at school, and The Trevor Project estimates that more than 1.8 million 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-24 seriously consider suicide each year in the U.S. — and at least one attempts suicide every 45 seconds.

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2SLGBTQIA+ youth are some of the most vulnerable in our society and deserve better. Here in the Twin Cities, the lack of a dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ youth center leaves many without access to resources that support their well-being and growth.

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But, there is hope. In October 2024, we are opening Minnesota's newest and much needed 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Center in the heart of Minneapolis, accessible from main highways and transit. This new center will offer a safe, inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to find community, mentorship, and resources — helping them build pride in who they are, where they come from, and where they want to go!

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The Create The Space Campaign aims to raise $650,000 to build and equip this vital space and cover its first year of operations, ensuring a sustainable foundation for the future and enabling us to deliver our responsive programming to more young people across the metro and beyond.

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We need your help to make this possible! With your help, we can create a space where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth feel safe, seen, and supported. Together, we can make this center a beacon of hope and belonging for generations to come.​

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How You Can Support Our Campaign

Over the last three years QUEERSPACE collective has demonstrated how powerful and needed a strengthened LGBTQ+ support network is to reducing LGBTQ+ youth isolation, suicide and homelessness. We’ve strengthened our infrastructure, expanded our reach, scaled our mentorship and training model and are ready for our next phase of impact. 

Online Donation

Online donations are a quick and easy way to support our campaign, and can be provided via credit card, debit card, or AFT transfer. Best for gifts under $500.

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Click here to donate online.

Give via Check

Checks are preferred for gifts of $500 or more to reduce online processing fees for credit and debit cards. 

 

Checks can be mailed to: QUEERSPACE collective

1936 Lyndale Ave S #110

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Gifts of Stock

By donating appreciated stocks, you can potentially avoid capital gains tax while making a meaningful impact on our mission.

 

Your contribution helps us continue our work and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Donor Advised Funds

To make a gift from your Donor Advised Fund, please contact your donor advisor directly to make a gift recommendation.

 

Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@queerspacecollective.org for wire instructions.

Looking to give a large-scale gift over the course of one to two years?

Fill out the pledge form below and email it to Elizabeth Olson, Director of Development & Communications, at elizabeth@queerspacecollective.org.

Campaign Recognitions

In order to meet our $650,000 goal, we’re spreading the word and seeking a minimum number of donors to commit to gifts at various giving levels. We want to recognize contributors like you for this incredible campaign! Naming opportunities are available. Reach out to Nicki Hangsleben, Executive Director, at nicki@queerspacecollective.org to learn more.

 

Vogue Visionaries - $50,000 and above

Honoring the spirit of liberation and resilience in shaping the future of LGBTQ+ spaces.

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Drag Divas - $25,000 - $49,999

Making an impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth as daring and dynamic as a drag diva.

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Fierce Funders - $15,000 - $24,999

Fiercely supporting the future of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Bold Benefactors - $10,000 - $14,999

Boldly backing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth empowerment and community. 

Unicorn Uplifters - $5,000 - $9,999
Uniquely uplifting LGBTQ+  youth with magic and care. 

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Rainbow Rebels - $2,500 - $4,999

Radiantly resisting oppression and fighting for inclusivity. â€‹

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Pride Protectors - $1,000 - $2,499

Passionately protecting spaces for authenticity and love.
 

Glitter Guardians - up to $999

Sparkling with support for Queer youth. 

Questions? Email Elizabeth Olson, Development & Communications Director, at elizabeth@queerspacecollective.org.

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