The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee advances human rights through grassroots collaborations.
By Shay A. Stewart-Willis on February 26, 2025
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What can I do? In Trump’s already chaotic and violent second term, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and immobilized. “What can I do?” we ask ourselves. How can we actually make a difference?
UUSC is proud to urgently support the work of three organizations fighting for the safety of people in migration and the trans and gender-expansive community. Through our Equitable Humanitarian Response initiative and thanks to the generosity of people like you, we were able to distribute three emergency response grants following Trump’s election and inauguration. Learn more about these grassroots organizers:
First, meet BorderLinks, a group that educates people on the impact of U.S. immigration policies and brings the voices of people in migration to the forefront. They’re part of a community-wide effort to support a local rapid response hotline. This resource, run by a coalition of migrant-led justice organizations, connects people in migration and their families with emergency legal advice, community outreach, psychological services, and other essential care.
When people seeking asylum need shelter, they’re often divided and housed by binary gender. Asylum Pride House meets the needs of trans and gender-expansive asylum-seekers, as well as same-sex couples. Founded in Philadelphia in 2022, they work to realize “a world where every LGBTQIA+ asylum seeker is welcomed, supported, and affirmed as their most authentic selves.”
As the Trump administration continues to threaten and scapegoat transgender, two-spirit, and nonbinary people, the gender-expansive community in the United States needs nimble, responsive support. The Pink Haven Coalition has created a growing network of people and organizations devoted to trans safety and liberation. They help trans people and their families relocate, access healthcare across state lines, and connect with resources to enhance their safety and wellness.
These are just three of UUSC’s many grassroots partners working to advance human rights in this era of instability and violence. Your support enables us to swiftly distribute resources and champion the work of these grassroots leaders. Want to make an impact? Head to uusc.org/donate.
