Giving Back Matters
Our vital scholarships, grants, programs and services all work together to bolster our students and community. Keep that positive impact going by giving back. There are countless ways to contribute. Donate a book or DVD to our lending library through our Amazon Wish List. Make a tax-deductible donation to a leadership, grant or program fund. Give your time by attending our annual Lambda Celebration or serving as a guest speaker. Giving back to the LGBT Resource Center is convenient, appreciated and truly changes lives.
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LGBTRC Student Assistant Fund
This fund assists current UCR students who are actively involved with the LGBTQ community in order to improve their well-being and college success. Students experiencing temporary financial hardships that threaten their ability to stay enrolled at UCR or who are seeking additional resources to improve their academic success may request funds.
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T*Camp Support Fund
This fund supports the activities of T*Camp, an intercampus retreat for transgender, genderqueer, and gender-questioning college students. For example, your donation might pay a student's registration fee when their campus cannot cover it for them. Learn more about T*Camp.
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LGBTRC Program Fund
The LGBTRC Program Fund supports the mission of the center to provide support, education, and advocacy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Your donation allows the center to expand services and programs.
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LGBTQIA Student Leadership Fund
Scholarships from this fund are awarded to UCR undergraduate and graduate students based on academic achievement, personal merit, exceptional student leadership and contributions to the LGBTQIA community. UCR students of any sexual orientation or gender identity are eligible to receive funds.
We have reached our endowment goal of $25,000 through the "Nancy Wears a Dress" and "Andy Wears a Dress" fundraisers, plus proceeds from Queer Alliance's annual Dragalicious Drag Ball. However, your continued support will help grow the number of scholarships we can award.
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Kalyn Smith-Tranquilâson Fund
This memorial fund provides emergency financial assistance to UCR students who lose family support because of their involvement in the LGBT community. Its legacy is making a difference. Learn more.
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Amazon Wish List
Use Amazon to select a book or DVD of your choice for our library, or grant one of the “wishes” from our Wish List. Your donation will be valued for years to come.
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Lambda Celebration
Each June, we present our Lambda Awards at our annual Lambda Celebration. For more than twelve years it has been our chance to pay tribute to the individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to our LGBT community.
The UCR community and alums are invited to attend, and we would love to see you there. The catered, celebratory evening also features a keynote speaker. If you are a UCR alumnus interested in volunteering as a speaker, please contact us.
Thank You
We sincerely appreciate all of your support! If you have questions about ways you can help the LGBTRC, please do not hesitate to contact us.