Emergency Relief Fund for LGBTQ+ Immigrants & Asylum Seekers.

Support LGBTQ+ Immigrants: Compassion in Action

At the heart of all we do is a profound compassion for our community members who face daily threats to their safety and well-being. The Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) stands as a beacon of hope for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers in New York City. In the midst of unprecedented challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing essential support and resources.

Why Your Support Matters: We are living in a time where fear and uncertainty are constant companions for many in our community. The rise in anti-immigrant sentiments, coupled with transphobic policies and the threat of deportation, has created an environment where our community members feel unsafe and unsupported. These are individuals who have fled violence, discrimination, and persecution, seeking a better life only to encounter new forms of hostility.

The Impact of Your Generosity: Your contributions have already made a tangible difference. Thanks to the unwavering support from individuals like you, we have distributed over $115,000 in mutual aid to over 490 LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers. This financial assistance has been crucial in addressing urgent needs such as immigration services, access to healthcare, food security, and housing stability.

Providing Essential Services & Build a Resilient Community: We offer guidance, emotional support, and material aid to those navigating the complexities of outdated immigration laws and systemic discrimination. By fostering a network of care and safety, we aim to protect the dignity and rights of our most vulnerable members, empowering them to live without fear and with the resources they need.

Mutual Aid Saves Lives: Your compassion and generosity are the driving forces behind our mission. By donating, you are not only helping to alleviate immediate needs but also contributing to the long-term resilience of our community. Every dollar donated goes directly towards making a difference in the lives of those who need it the most.

Ways You Can Help

Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, adds up to create significant change.
Monthly Donor: Become a monthly sustainable donor to amplify a lasting impact.
Share: Spread the word within your networks to amplify our call for support.

Our Emergency Relief Fund for Caribbean LGBTQ+ People Will Benefit: 

Newly arrived asylum seekers in NYC, undocumented immigrants, HIV impacted people, immigrant families, and unemployed sex workers in NYC

What Will We Fund?

  • Hot Meals: Those in immediate need can place a pick-up food order at an establishment of their choice

  • Healthcare Co-Pays: Supporting immunocompromised and HIV-impacted people to fill prescriptions

  • Visa Debit Cards: CEP will issue prepaid Visa cards to help cover groceries, personal care, and toiletries

  • Direct Cash Transfers: Cash given directly to those facing emergency issues such as the threat of eviction

  • Cash Transfers: Addressing critical issues resulting from loss of income, such as bill and utilities payments

  • Metrocards: Transportation support for low-income LGBTQ+ immigrants

The Caribbean Equality Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, registered non-profit organization. To the extent permitted by law, all contributions are fully tax-deductible.