Annual Appeal Campaign - Apoya el trabajo que hacemos en Waves Ahead para Todes en la comunidad LGBTTQ+
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Saludos amigo/a/e,
A medida que se acerca esta temporada festiva, reflexionamos con gratitud sobre la fortaleza, el coraje y el amor dentro de nuestra comunidad. Este año ha traído enormes desafíos, y aun así, juntos seguimos adelante—gracias a personas como tú.
En Waves Ahead, hemos enfrentado dolorosos recortes de fondos y crecientes amenazas a los derechos de las personas LGBTQ+ en Puerto Rico. Estos obstáculos podrían habernos silenciado, pero en su lugar, han encendido nuestra determinación. Nos negamos a permitir que nuestra comunidad se quede sin el cuidado, la dignidad y la seguridad que merece.
Gracias a tu apoyo, este año hemos logrado:
· Brindar servicios de salud mental y servicios holísticos que salvan vidas a más de 327 participantes (por mes).
· Avanzar en proyectos de vivienda: Centro de Soraya (Cabo Rojo), Comunidad Sustentable y Diversa Caimito (San Juan) y Ciudad Dorada Diversa (Isabela), creando hogares seguros para personas mayores.
· Expandir el liderazgo a través de nuestras Academias Empodérate y programas de justicia restaurativa, fortaleciendo voces y construyendo comunidades más seguras e inclusivas.
Detrás de cada número hay una historia: una persona joven que encontró esperanza en la consejería, una persona mayor que tendrá un lugar seguro al cual llamar hogar, un líder comunitario preparado para generar cambio. Este es el verdadero espíritu de Waves Ahead: construir futuros llenos de dignidad y amor.
“Llegue Waves Ahead ansioso y deprimido. Me trate de suicidar por que pense que no podia seguir viviendo siendo gay, viejo y con poco dinero. Gracias por proveerme un terapista individual, grupo de apoyo y actividades educativas y sociales. Sigo aqui mas resiliente, se que puedo vivir orgulloso de quien soy. Hasta encontre un part-time cerca de mi casa."
— Miguel Angel, hombre gay, 65.
Ahora, te necesitamos más que nunca. Tu generosidad en esta temporada festiva garantiza que podamos continuar nutriendo, fortaleciendo y empoderando a la comunidad LGBTQ+ en Puerto Rico. Juntos, podemos transformar la lucha en esperanza y el miedo en resiliencia.
Por favor, considera hacer un donativo hoy. Tu donación es un acto de solidaridad, amor y justicia.
Con gratitud y cariños,
Wilfred W Labiosa
Director Ejecutivo
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Dear Friend,
As we approach this holiday season, we reflect with gratitude on the strength, courage, and love within our community. This year has brought enormous challenges, yet together we continue to rise—because of people like you.
At Waves Ahead, we have faced painful funding cuts and increasing threats to the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Puerto Rico. These setbacks could have silenced us—but instead, they have ignited our determination. We refuse to let our community go without the care, dignity, and safety it deserves.
Because of your support, this year we have:
- Provided life-saving mental health and holistic services to more than 327 participants (each month).
- Advanced housing projects: Centro de Soraya (Cabo Rojo), Comunidad Sustentable y Diversa Caimito (San Juan), & Ciudad Dorada Diversa (Isabela), creating safe homes for older adults.
- Expanded leadership through our Empodérate Academies and restorative justice programs, strengthening voices and building safer, more inclusive communities.
Behind every number is a story—a young person who found hope in counseling, an elder who will have a safe place to call home, a community leader equipped to make change. This is the true spirit of Waves Ahead: building futures filled with dignity and love.
“I was referred to Waves Ahead and arrived anxious and depressed. I attempted suicide because I thought I couldn’t live as an older gay man without too much money. I now receive individual therapy, participate of support group for gay and bisexual men, plus of the educational and social activities. I am resilient, and proud of who I have become; even found a part-time for some extra income.”
-Miguel Angel, gay, 65 years-young.
Now, we need you more than ever. Your generosity this holiday season ensures that we can continue to nurture, strengthen, and empower the LGBTQ+ community in Puerto Rico. Together, we can transform struggle into hope and fear into resilience.
Please consider making a gift today. Your donation is an act of solidarity, love, and justice. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to a future where every LGBTQ+ person in Puerto Rico can live with safety, dignity, and joy.
With gratitude and warmth,
Wilfred W. Labiosa,
Executive Director
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Para mas informacion o detalles, comunicate por email waves@wavesahead.org o telefono al; 787-940-8851. Aceptamos donaciones de cualquier indole incluyendo legados.
www.wavesahead.org
En Solidaridad y con Orgullo SIEMPRE!
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