Press Release: Help Us Raise $1 For Each Of The 18,000 Agencies

In a world where acceptance and understanding are crucial, the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community has never been more important. At Out to Protect, our mission is simple yet vital: To support LGBTQ+ members of law enforcement and to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. But we can’t do it alone.

This year, we’re launching a bold initiative with an ambitious goal — to raise $1 for every one of the 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States. With your support, we can raise $18,000 this year to help ensure LGBTQ+ awareness training is accessible to every agency, everywhere, at no cost.

Recent cuts to federal funding have put critical programs—such as LGBT awareness training and LGBT Law Enforcement Community Liaison programs—at risk. This leaves thousands of officers across the nation without the tools to engage respectfully and meaningfully with LGBTQ+ communities, jeopardizing safety, trust, and mutual respect. At Out to Protect, we believe this must change. We’re committed to stepping in and offering this training for free, ensuring every law enforcement agency has the resources they need to promote inclusivity and safety.

Your support will directly impact the future of both law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. By becoming a sustaining donor, you are helping to foster an environment where every officer is equipped with the knowledge and understanding to support their LGBTQ+ colleagues and constituents.

As a sustaining donor, you’ll be part of a movement that transcends individual differences and promotes community cohesion. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring LGBTQ+ officers are supported and that LGBTQ+ individuals feel safe and respected when interacting with law enforcement. Together, we can make real, lasting change—one agency at a time.
Please join us in this mission today. Whether you can contribute $5 a month or $50, every dollar makes a difference. With your help, we can reach our goal, create safer, more inclusive spaces, and ensure that LGBTQ+ rights are protected within the institutions that serve and safeguard us all.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we can build a future where inclusion and understanding are the norm, not the exception.

Thank you for your support and commitment to making a difference.