Queer Rising Now Accepting Donations (and Dance Party Fundraiser)

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Posted: 9/30/10 at 12:46am

QUEER RISING NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS AND CO-HOSTS “RIOT!” - A FUNDRAISER DANCE PARTY AT THE STONEWALL INN

Queer Rising, the New York City-based LGBT activist group, is pleased to announce their legitimacy as a nonprofit and capacity to accept donations from the public.

Coinciding with this exciting news, Queer Rising is teaming with New York party promoters, 21st Century Life, for the inaugural “RIOT!” Party – a Fundraiser for Queer Rising – at the historic Stonewall Inn on Saturday, October 9th at 10:00pm.

Queer Rising is a grassroots nonprofit organization that demands full equality for all queer people through direct action. Formed in late 2009 as a response to the New York State Legislature’s denial of same-sex marriage to its constituents, Queer Rising has vowed to give voice to the movement whether those conversations take place in the halls of public buildings, in the offices of elected officials or on the streets of cities across the United States.

“RIOT!” is a new monthly dance party… with a mission! 21st Century Life is teaming with grassroots organizations to raise awareness to the issues facing the LGBT community. “RIOT!” is the place to let loose your angst and learn how to join the fight for equality! DJ Executive Realness will be spinning all night long. $5 suggested donations go directly to Queer Rising. The Stonewall Inn is located at 53 Christopher Street, NYC. (21+ yrs). For more information on “RIOT!” visit http://21stcenturylife.fanbridge.com

Notable Queer Rising actions have included members chaining themselves to the entrance of the New York City Marriage Bureau, shutting down the U.S. Armed Forces Building in Times Square, crashing parties and fundraisers for anti-gay New York senators, and demonstrating in Washington D.C. against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

Donations to Queer Rising can be mailed to:

Queer Rising
PO Box 628
New York, NY 10009

Queer Rising will soon be capable of accepting online donations at www.QueerRising.org. Presently all donations are not tax deductable. Donations to Queer Rising will go directly toward the organization’s budget for actions against homophobia and tackling anti-LGBT policies and elected officials.

Expenses may include protest materials, equipment, signage, publicity and printing, transportation and bail money (for Queer Rising members who are detained as a result of an action). Queer Rising does not have any paid staff and does not endorse or financially support any candidate, elected official or other organization.

For more information on Queer Rising, including how to join the group and learn more about their past and up-coming actions, visit www.QueerRising.org.