Faithify fundraiser: Outreach support for LGBTQ+ community
The Iowa state legislature introduced more than 30 bills targeting trans youth! The following oppressive bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth were passed by the legislature this spring:
- Ban on gender affirming care
- Prohibition of gender identity in use of school bathrooms by students, staff and visitors
- Grades K- 6 ban on discussing gender issues in the classroom
- State-wide bans on “questionable” books
- Requiring school staff to report a student requesting to use a different name
WHAT IUUWAN BRINGS:
- A UU state-wide LGBTQ+ Team combating oppressive acts and offering support
- Queer Your Faith, a monthly on-line worship service for the LGBTQ+ population
- Expanded website with additional information for LGBTQ+ youth and adults
- Resource list for LGBTQ+ youth
IUUWAN AMBITIONS:
- Create and distribute supportive yard signs to Iowa congregations
- Offer skills training for youth and adult allies on advocacy and communication
- Support smaller congregations by providing speakers and resources
- Provide congregational support in getting out the vote
- Organize youth and adults to join anti-oppressive actions and protests