We Are Family

Donate to We Are Family's The Belonging Project

"Last year I moved here with my family from New Jersey, and frankly, I was terrified. I didn’t know anyone, and I feared for my wellbeing as part of the queer community. When I connected with We Are Family (WAF) in South Carolina, they swept me up and ensured that I had a soft place to land. I immediately had access to safe spaces, accepting people, and more resources than I ever could have imagined. WAF is a type of family I hadn’t known before, and in becoming part of it I also learned how much I deserved it. There is a profound impact in belonging in a community of peers: we lean on and learn from each other. The collective impact on queer youth radiates from every space where We Are Family is contributing their magic as an organization, and I couldn’t be more grateful."  -- Indie participates in our NextGen social support group and SC Bloom Leadership & Wellness Retreats

Queer and Trans kids need you more than ever as they face the harsh realities of today. WAF is aiming to raise $125,000 by Dec 31st to bring more LGBTQ+ young people into our life-affirming and life-saving programs. During this End of Year campaign your gift to We Are Family will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000! That means double the support for LGBTQ+ youth, double the love, and double the joy of belonging.