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JULY Donor of the Month
Support BPSF by making a donation to the Jeremy O. Torres Emergency Stabilization Fund. Your donation allows BPSF to grant Jeremy O. Torres Emergency Stabilization awards to LGBTQIA+ emerging adults in the greater San Marcos area who are experiencing an unforeseen financial crisis.
We want to celebrate your generosity. For every $5 you donate, your name will be entered to win our Thumbs Up for Equality gift with a wooden “Thumbs Up” art piece; Human Rights Campaign tote and a Human Rights campaign set of stickers - A $25 VALUE!
Recurring donors are automatically entered to win. The winner will be contacted by the 5th of August to arrange for free local delivery. Out of town donors will be asked to pay shipping.
BPSF 2022 Annual Report unveiled
We unveiled our 2022 Annual report where we demonstrate the impact of your donations on the 60 emergency recipients, a 203% increase since last year, with $12K in needed funding. As well as how the powerhouse of our volunteer Board of Directors kept our overhead at an extremely low 6%. We hope you take some time to review the details in the linked report.
If you would like to speak with one of our board members to learn more, renew your support, or become a donor, please email us and we'll be in touch shortly.
We are thankful for of our relationships with BPSF donor community to maintain this essential source of support. Your donations allows BPSF sustain this fund.
The 2022 fiscal year was led by these dedicated and talented Board of Director members:
Executive Director- Heather Aidala
Operations Director- Stacie McGee
Internal Communication Director- Teresa Prater
Financial Director- Karen Gordon-Sosby
Program Director- Alex Mylius
BPSF Community Survey
BPSF's Emergency Stabilization Fund Open for Applications!
BPSF's Jeremy O Torres Emergency Stabilization Fund (JOTESF) application is available 24/7! We know how important it is to support our LGBTQIA+ emerging adults when they face an unexpected crisis.
BPSF serves LGBTQIA+ emerging adults (between the ages of 18 and 25) residing in the greater San Marcos area, inclusive of Texas State students. We recognize college is not everyone's path and we are here as a source of support during unforeseen difficult times.
Since its inception, the JOTESF has supported over 120 LGBTQIA+ individuals at a time of unexpected need. Circumstances included medical emergencies, natural disasters, immigration requirements, unexpected work reductions, loss of support from family, and roommate situations negatively impacting rent payment. We are proud to continue this legacy of support. We invite you to read about the Legacy of Jeremy and his influence on BPSF.
Join BPSF's Board of Directors in Increasing Stability
Are you seeking an opportunity to engage in social justice work supporting the LGBTQIA community? Join our volunteer Board of Directors in 2022! We are seeking knowledgeable and motivated individuals for a Fundraising Director position. Email us at bobcatpridescholarship@gmail.com for more information.