MAREPA was created in response to an urgent need and did not have the privilege of securing sustainable funding before creating the Safe Shelter.
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We survived on one-time gifts from a variety of sources, but the impact of COVID was significant and by early 2021 we found ourselves in a desperate financial situation. We were unable to cover the expense of food and rent and the residents faced eviction and life on the streets. At this time we began working with Urban Grace Church in Tacoma, Washington that has provided financial and organizational support to help us strengthen our infrastructure, particularly around financial management and communication.
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In 2024, we received 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit and donations are tax-deductible.
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We currently need $1000USD of monthly support to provide rent, utilities, household supplies, organizational expenses, and food for the eleven residents currently living in the safe shelter.
Whether a donation is one-time or recurring, any support makes a difference in the impact of our work.
We deeply appreciate your support; it is lifesaving to those of us whose lives are in danger because of our sexual orientation and gender identities.
