Are you an ally to the LGBTQ+ community? Do you want to help with safeXmas?
Your donations go to pay for rooms, gifts, food, and help with bus fare and travel. Your donations are not tax-deductible. Although we may seek nonprofit status at some point, this is currently just a labor of love.
Our budget breaks down like this, planning for 50 guests:
- Lodging: $3500 (includes gratuity for hotel staff)
- Food and infinity snacks: $1000 (this may vary because sometimes I give up trying to be responsible and order a shload of Denny’s for everyone at midnight)
- Gifts: $1000 (if you prefer to purchase gifts directly, here is a list of queer artisans who have agreed to create gifts for safeXmas with your financial support)
- Travel: $300 (helps to assist with bus fare, lyft/uber, gas money)
- Postage: $200 (for gifts we mail to those who cannot attend)
If you have airline miles to use, we do have folks from out of state who would like to attend. Use the contact form to reach us and we’ll work it out.
Allies: If you would like to sponsor a space in a group room for one or more people, for one to two nights, there are options below.
Guests: Group rooms will be covered by donations. If you prefer a private room for yourself, contact us and we will make arrangements with the hotel for you to get our discounted rate.
If you prefer to donate a flat amount, please use the option listed “Donation” below.
SUPPORT VIA DONATION
You can donate via credit card at the Dragnation link below:
Dragnation
Dragon + Donation, get it?
Enter your chosen amount here. These funds cover lodging, food, gifts, last-minute incidentals, and travel costs for people coming from out of the area.
If you prefer to send money another way or by snail mail, please use the contact us page and we will give you those options.
SUPPORT VIA QUEER ARTISANS
We’ve had several queer artists offer to create gifts for the guests at safeXmas. Consider purchasing from queer artists and queer-owned small businesses listed on the Queer Artisans page.
SUPPORT VIA AMAZON
There is an Amazon wishlist of gifts and treats here. Check back often as it’s always changing according to the needs and requests of safeXmas guests.
SUPPORT IN OTHER WAYS
Please contact us if you:
- Can help with rides anywhere from Rexburg to St. George to or from the safeXmas event
- Would like to provide gifts or resources for the safeXmas guests
- Are The Comfy™ and are rethinking sending me 50 units because this event is your brand and you don’t know it