i was just wondering, do you know of any ways we can support nex's family? im stuck on my phone atm but i would love to send some support
here’s is the family’s gofundme for the funeral, but they’ve already far surpassed their goal. like. three times what they were asking for, which is wonderful.
if you’re looking for other places to donate, there is the american indian college fund, which is exactly what it says, a nonprofit that works on sending indigenous kids to college and i think they even have some colleges of their own. nex was a part of the choctaw nation(i think there was confusion because they lived on a cherokee reservation?) and will never go to college, but it’s a good place to donate nonetheless.
there is also freedom oaklahoma, which is an advocacy group from nex’s state that focuses on queer/trans rights i believe from an indigenous and anti-colonization perspective. on that page they have a donate button as well.
if anyone else has more organizations they’d like to promote, i’d appreciate it.
Here’s other places you can donate:
Chahta Foundation- A charity that gives money to multiple areas of the Choctaw tribe. You can choose where exactly you want your donation to go.
Choctaw Cultural Center- A center dedicated to preserving and showcasing the culture and history of the Choctaw nation.
Dennis R Neill Equality Center/Oklahomans for Equality- Has multiple programs and resources for queer and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including but not limited to support groups for trans teens, counseling and recovery, arts, history, older adults, health and sex ed, and accessibility. They also have events for the local community to attend and meet other people and have a safe space and organize pride events. I personally have benefitted from a couple of these programs a few times.
I apologize, but can someone inform me one what the “2S” part of 2SLGBTQIA+ is? I’ve never seen anyone use it before.
it stands for two spirit :)