A Place For Us
Fundraising to open an LGBTQ+ affirming homeless shelter in Lansing, MI
Our Mission
We are committed to helping LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones access housing, basic needs, resources, and services to resolve their housing crisis. Our mission is to help them avoid the harms of housing insecurity and empower them with the tools needed to live independently as their authentic selves.
Our Vision
To establish an LGBTQ+ affirming shelter to house individuals and families when they experience a housing crisis. With the explicit intent and purpose to address the chronic nature of homelessness, we will cover the gap during housing instability with the ultimate goal of getting people housed permanently.
Why do we need an LGBTQ+ affirming shelter?
LGBTQ+ adults experience over twice the risk of homelessness than their cis, straight counterparts.
[Williams Institute Law, LGBT People and Housing Affordability, Discrimination, and Homelessness]In shelters unequipped to handle LGBTQ+ issues, at least 44% of transgender people have reported mistreatment, including being required to dress or present as the wrong gender.
[Weingart.org, Rejected and alone: LGBTQAI+ and homelessness]Research suggests LGBTQ+ adults experiencing homelessness may utilize shelters less frequently than their cis, straight counterparts because of discriminatory experiences and a lack of inclusive programming.
[DiGuiseppi G, et al. Am J Community Psychol. 2022]How can I help?
Donate
The best way to measurably bring us closer to our goal of opening a shelter is through a monetary donation. You can choose to either donate monthly, or make a one-time donation.
Get Involved
We periodically host public Meet and Greets, where you can come learn more about our organization and how you can get involved with our project. Check our social media for dates and locations.
Spread the Word
Talk about our project with your personal and professional networks. Share our mission to help more people learn about this important cause.
Local Resources
PATH
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
Provides many programs, including 1-on-1 support connecting unhoused folks to needed resources
(517) 541-1180 • hs-mm.org
HARA
Housing Assessment and Resource Agency
Contact for intake screening and referral to housing programs
(517) 897-2454 • hara@adventhouse.com
LSA
Lansing Syringe Access
Provides safer drug use equipment, overdose supplies, and safer sex supplies
(517) 258-2491 • lansingsyringeaccess.com
Salus Center
Lansing's 2SLGBTQIA+ community center
Offers support groups, community events, care closet & more
saluscenter.org
RITDH
The Rent is Too Damn High
Building power among renters & unhoused folks. For community, action, and more
mirentistoodamnhigh.com