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* Housing instability across Texas is severe, especially for marginalized youth who may face family rejection, discrimination, or economic hardship.
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A local shelter serving trans people currently has no heat.
Because the government denounces trans people, this shelter receives no public funding and relies entirely on community support.
How you can help: • Financial donations for heating and utilities • #DonateIfYouCan #HelpNow #WinterRelief
How you can help: • Financial donations for heating and utilities • #DonateIfYouCan #HelpNow #WinterRelief
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January 6, 2026 at 12:18 AM
A local shelter serving trans people currently has no heat.
Because the government denounces trans people, this shelter receives no public funding and relies entirely on community support.
How you can help: • Financial donations for heating and utilities • #DonateIfYouCan #HelpNow #WinterRelief
How you can help: • Financial donations for heating and utilities • #DonateIfYouCan #HelpNow #WinterRelief
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Burnout, Scarcity, and Internal Collapse
It’s also true that many people on the left are burned out, underpaid, and struggling themselves. But that reality has been weaponized to justify abandonment rather than solidarity. #SolidarityNotSilence #PerformativeAllyship
It’s also true that many people on the left are burned out, underpaid, and struggling themselves. But that reality has been weaponized to justify abandonment rather than solidarity. #SolidarityNotSilence #PerformativeAllyship
January 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Burnout, Scarcity, and Internal Collapse
It’s also true that many people on the left are burned out, underpaid, and struggling themselves. But that reality has been weaponized to justify abandonment rather than solidarity. #SolidarityNotSilence #PerformativeAllyship
It’s also true that many people on the left are burned out, underpaid, and struggling themselves. But that reality has been weaponized to justify abandonment rather than solidarity. #SolidarityNotSilence #PerformativeAllyship
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January 5, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Every young person deserves a safe place to call home a place where dignity, opportunity, and belonging are not just dreams, but realities. In Texas, Thrive House often associated with its emergency shelter programs and transitional housing like Thrive House) is doing just that for LGBTQ+ young
January 1, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Every young person deserves a safe place to call home a place where dignity, opportunity, and belonging are not just dreams, but realities. In Texas, Thrive House often associated with its emergency shelter programs and transitional housing like Thrive House) is doing just that for LGBTQ+ young
Volunteer Your Time
January 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Volunteer Your Time
These donations help a shelter feel like home because comfort and dignity matter.
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 AM
These donations help a shelter feel like home because comfort and dignity matter.
Not everyone can donate large sums but kind, everyday items can make a world of difference:
January 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Not everyone can donate large sums but kind, everyday items can make a world of difference:
Located in Houston Thrive house shelter is more than just a roof over someone’s head. It provides:
December 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Located in Houston Thrive house shelter is more than just a roof over someone’s head. It provides:
Here are practical ways the community can support Thrive House shelter run by black trans Texas connection
December 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Here are practical ways the community can support Thrive House shelter run by black trans Texas connection
Whether it’s a monthly gift or a one time donation, every dollar supports shelter operations and life-changing programs.
December 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Whether it’s a monthly gift or a one time donation, every dollar supports shelter operations and life-changing programs.
* Rapid re-housing programs, helping young adults move into apartments of their choosing while receiving guidance to build independence and life skills.
December 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
* Rapid re-housing programs, helping young adults move into apartments of their choosing while receiving guidance to build independence and life skills.
* Ongoing operational costs for shelter beds, case management, food, and outreach require consistent backing.
December 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
* Ongoing operational costs for shelter beds, case management, food, and outreach require consistent backing.
* Housing instability across Texas is severe, especially for marginalized youth who may face family rejection, discrimination, or economic hardship.
December 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
* Housing instability across Texas is severe, especially for marginalized youth who may face family rejection, discrimination, or economic hardship.
Help with donation drives, outreach events, or community awareness programs.
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Help with donation drives, outreach events, or community awareness programs.
Check out their Amazon Wishlist or contact them about drop off items for the shelter especially bedding and kitchen goods.
December 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Check out their Amazon Wishlist or contact them about drop off items for the shelter especially bedding and kitchen goods.
Even in communities with active support systems, demand often outpaces resources and shelters like Thrive house are stretched thin, especially during times of economic strain and rising housing costs.
December 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Even in communities with active support systems, demand often outpaces resources and shelters like Thrive house are stretched thin, especially during times of economic strain and rising housing costs.
Give Essential Items
December 31, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Give Essential Items
This shelter isn’t a temporary fix it’s a bridge from crisis to stability.
December 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This shelter isn’t a temporary fix it’s a bridge from crisis to stability.
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"Hyperpartisan liberals are working overtime to try to sow fear and discontent," David Urban wrote in a USA Today column.
Former Trump adviser claims Dems are exaggerating threat to marriage equality for political gain
"Hyperpartisan liberals are working overtime to try to sow fear and discontent," David Urban wrote in a USA Today column.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"Hyperpartisan liberals are working overtime to try to sow fear and discontent," David Urban wrote in a USA Today column.
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“If their goal was to silence me, they picked the wrong person,” she told The Advocate.
Breaking: Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh defiant over DOJ indictment to ‘silence dissent’
“If their goal was to silence me, they picked the wrong person,” she told The Advocate.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“If their goal was to silence me, they picked the wrong person,” she told The Advocate.
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The Sam Pinkleton-directed revival got this U.K. hunk to take the helm of this highly anticipated production.
Broadway revival of 'Rocky Horror' casts gay star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
The Sam Pinkleton-directed revival got this U.K. hunk to take the helm of this highly anticipated production.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Sam Pinkleton-directed revival got this U.K. hunk to take the helm of this highly anticipated production.
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“It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly refrain from performing a wedding ceremony based upon a sincerely held religious belief,” the Texas Supreme Court ruled.
Texas Supreme Court rules that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples
“It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly refrain from performing a wedding ceremony based upon a sincerely held religious belief,” the Texas Supreme Court ruled.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly refrain from performing a wedding ceremony based upon a sincerely held religious belief,” the Texas Supreme Court ruled.