Queer and trans people face astronomically high rates of homelessness and housing insecurity. This is particularly true among youth, many of whom are kicked out of their homes simply for being themselves. Many also face intersecting actors in housing insecurity- including poverty, legal status, disability status, abuse, and a lack of housing resources in rural regions. Homelessness leaves queer and trans youth at risk for sexual and domestic abuse, drug addiction, sexual exploitation, and physical violence. 

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We want to support those youth and young adults in our community and other communities facing homelessness. To do this, we are putting together backpacks filled with essential supplies and useful resources to help keep youth safe, warm, and connected to their support networks. We need help putting these packs together. If churches and community groups take on building a pack a piece, we can spread them out with the help of volunteers and partner organizations. If you or your organization is interested in helping us build one, please contact us!

If you need a backpack, call Autumn at (207) 710-9135.

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To the right is a list of acceptable donations to bring to a community event! Below is a PDF spreadsheet to print and pass around, say after mass or a community dinner, with item by item "Who's Getting it" and "Obtained?" boxes.

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To download our Donations List pdf, click here!