How you can make a difference:
1. Donate to our cause
QDEP is a small organization, which means that almost all of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly to those in need. Even small amounts can make a huge difference in the lives of people we help. QDEP is a project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which accepts funds on our behalf. Please make checks out to the CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION, with “Queer Detainee Empowerment Project” in the memo line.
You can send a check directly to our fiscal’s sponsor location:
Center for Transformative Action
119 Anabel Taylor Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
or to QDEP
308 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
You can also donate to our most recent online campaign COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND FOR LGBTQIA+ IMMIGRANTS to help our members survive the pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.
2. Volunteer
The Queer Detainee Empowerment Project depends on our amazing, diverse group of volunteers. We are pleased and so grateful to have you on the team and hope that you will enjoy your time working with us. If you have a talent, passion, or skill to share, please fill out the form below and someone will contact you within 48 hours.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and stay tuned for information on the next volunteer training by following us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook!
3. Join our Advisory Board
QDEP seeks potential Advisory Board members with energy, passion, and dedication to make a difference in their communities. Since we have an all-volunteer Advisory Board, responsibilities can include support with strategy planning, fundraising and development, help with creating best practices and protocols, and much more!
Interested In applying? Send us an email at info@qdep.org with your resume, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
4. Host a fundraiser event
Do you know of a good venue or band to host or sponsor an event? Do you work at a museum that wants to host a special tour? Do you have a space that would be ideal to host an event? Have no connections, but think you might have what it takes to organize a successful event? Great!
Email info@qdep.org with the subject line: “Events” with your idea, and we’ll get in touch regarding the process and next steps.
5. Look at our career opportunities
Be part of a diverse and fun team that shares a vision and desire to help and elevate our LGBTQIA community in New York. See our available positions.