Dear HeartStrong Friends,

Since 1996, HeartStrong has provided hope and help to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students from religious educational institutions. More than 1000 current and former students aged 13-68 have come to HeartStrong after being on the receiving end of faith-based, anti-GLBT bullying and persecution.

Aside from successfully implementing 14 other outreach/educational programs, the HeartStrong outreach team has self driven more than 392,000 miles doing outreach and educational work. With enrollment in religious schools exploding worldwide, the lifesaving work of HeartStrong is more relevant and necessary than ever. HeartStrong remains the only organization in the world with this mission.

HeartStrong is an all volunteer educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is tax deductible donations from friends like you that enable HeartStrong to continue its work year after year.

Many of you already support HeartStrong financially, some since 1996. You are the lifeblood and backbone of this organization.

Some of you are new to HeartStrong. Perhaps you heard me speak at a PFLAG meeting, a UU gathering, a university program or elsewhere. HeartStrong needs you!

Regardless of whether you are a long time supporter or a new friend, now is the time to make a monthly pledge or a special year end contribution. As always, your donation is tax-deductible.

You may make your donation securely online right here. Or, you may mail your donation to HeartStrong, PO Box 2051, Seattle WA, 98111.  Either way, your donation will go a long way to helping us reach more students.

HeartStrong has lost 60% of its monthly pledges in 2009. Your pledge today will help ease HeartStrong’s loss. If you have questions about making a donation, please do not hesitate to contact me at 206-388-3894 or at marcadams@heartstrong.org.

Thank you for your support and thank you for your generosity. Together we are illuminating the road to hope for those who gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students at religious educational institutions.