2024-07-13, 04:30 AM - Word count:
Hello SSL!
I am happy to announce that the SSL is taking part in it's very first charity event! We are partnering with many other sim leagues for a Cross-Sim League Charity Drive! We've got a great cause to support here and I would love for everyone to take a few minutes to see the details provided by everyone organizing this great event!
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The sim league community has an obligation to its members to provide a safe space for all members and be welcoming. As a result, we are excited to be partnering with the Trevor Project and Outright International for our Cross-League Charity Drive.
The Trevor Project is the top suicide prevention helpline for members of the LBGTQ+ community in crisis. In many cases, resources aren't always available for young people who need someone to talk to before they make a decision that cannot be undone. LGBTQ+ young people are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The Trevor Project is a 100% scored charity by Charity Navigator and everyone from the CEO down is required to learn the helpline so everyone is able to help there.
Outright International is an international organization aimed at protecting human rights among those internationally who have their human rights violated. As an international advocacy group Outright International provides resources to other groups and works with government agencies to make sure that those voices of the LGBTQ+ in the community are heard. Outright International has a 99% score from Charity Navigator and does accept donations from overseas.
The drive itself will begin Monday, July 22nd, and will wrap up Monday, August 5th. We will use the time between now and the 22nd to do setup and preparation.
I am happy to announce that the SSL is taking part in it's very first charity event! We are partnering with many other sim leagues for a Cross-Sim League Charity Drive! We've got a great cause to support here and I would love for everyone to take a few minutes to see the details provided by everyone organizing this great event!
WHO WE ARE SUPPORTING?
The sim league community has an obligation to its members to provide a safe space for all members and be welcoming. As a result, we are excited to be partnering with the Trevor Project and Outright International for our Cross-League Charity Drive.
The Trevor Project is the top suicide prevention helpline for members of the LBGTQ+ community in crisis. In many cases, resources aren't always available for young people who need someone to talk to before they make a decision that cannot be undone. LGBTQ+ young people are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The Trevor Project is a 100% scored charity by Charity Navigator and everyone from the CEO down is required to learn the helpline so everyone is able to help there.
Outright International is an international organization aimed at protecting human rights among those internationally who have their human rights violated. As an international advocacy group Outright International provides resources to other groups and works with government agencies to make sure that those voices of the LGBTQ+ in the community are heard. Outright International has a 99% score from Charity Navigator and does accept donations from overseas.
WHAT'S THE TIMELINE?
The drive itself will begin Monday, July 22nd, and will wrap up Monday, August 5th. We will use the time between now and the 22nd to do setup and preparation.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW?
The Board of Directors are currently planning potential prizes to be raffled off as incentives to help donate to the cause! In addition to those prizes, we are hoping to organize an auction! We'll be looking to take "donations" in the form of thing you'd like to auction off for others to bid on such as player signatures, media articles written about your player, podcasts and other suggestions provided by the community! Feel free to be creative and suggest items your community can bid on!
If you have something you would like to suggest to be auctioned off, please reach out to me on discord (CapnCooper33). Please don't be shy! This is a great cause and a great opportunity to participate in something fun even if you aren't able to contribute financially!
We are looking forward in participating with the rest of the sim leagues in this awesome charity drive and we hope you all enjoy being able to be a part of something amazing!
-BoD member
CapnCooper
If you have something you would like to suggest to be auctioned off, please reach out to me on discord (CapnCooper33). Please don't be shy! This is a great cause and a great opportunity to participate in something fun even if you aren't able to contribute financially!
We are looking forward in participating with the rest of the sim leagues in this awesome charity drive and we hope you all enjoy being able to be a part of something amazing!
-BoD member
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