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Celebrities Support Launch of #YouAreEssential Campaign to Fund Grassroots Organizations Affected by COVID-19 By Vic Gerami Powerhouse media personality Ashlee Mari Preston partners with creative agency Revolve Impact to launch You Are Essential (YAE), a social impact campaign & national relief fund that awards grants to grassroots organizations and mutual aid networks working directly with vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “#YouAreEssential was launched with the understanding that the most vulnerable people within our society are often doing the most vulnerable work; while lacking adequate resources to help sustain their efforts—presenting barriers to progress for them and those they serve. No one knows what vulnerable communities need more than those who’ve been carrying grassroots movements on their backs and of course individuals living along the margins long before this pandemic,” said Ashlee Marie Preston. Preston, a renowned award-winning media personality, cultural commentator, and civil rights activist is often at the forefront of grassroots activism. She is historically the first trans woman to become Editor in Chief of a national publication and the first openly trans person to run for state office in California. Ashlee Marie was named one of The Root 100’s “Most Influential African Americans of 2017”, profiled as one of LOGO/NewNowNext’s 30 Most Influential LGBTQ Influencers of 2017 & 2018, PopSugar’s top 40 LGBTQ’s of 2017, OUT Magazine’s OUT100 of 2018, made her TED talk debut in September of 2018, and was chosen as one of Coca-Cola’s “Next Generation LGBTQ Leadership” influencers of 2018. Also, she was honored as one of Essence Magazine’s “WOKE 100” of 2019 and is a former national surrogate for Elizabeth Warren’s <strong>2020</strong> Presidential Campaign. “My vision for the #YouAreEssential campaign was to center and support those at greater risk of losing their jobs, housing, and even their lives- and to expand our definition of what it means to be “essential,” she added. “We want 14 Due to closures please contact location first. Some may have delivery options
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Over the last few months, we have been soliciting our groups and organizations that have supported quality of life issues based on equality and trust. The response has been great and we are open to any group and organization that treats their clients and staff with respect, equality and loyalty. If you are or know some group or organization that would like to send our readers a letter, please address it to will@desertdailyguide.com. Dear DDG Readers, Since the start of the pandemic, we have been bombarded with messages meant to incite fear, anxiety and hatred. But we know better! This is a time to show that we are less motivated by fear and instead inspired by courage. It’s time to take care of one another, bring each other up rather than tear each other down. We must have a society that cares about everyone, not just the chosen few, not just the one percent, not just your neighbor who looks like you or worships like you or loves like you. Dennis and I continue to push for a society that takes care of everybody, because that is how the world works – THAT IS HOW WE BEAT THIS PANDEMIC AND SHUT OUT HATE. THE TRUTH IS, WE ALL PROSPER WHEN WE TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER WITH COMPASSION IN OUR HEARTS AND LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBOR. With Hope, Judy EDITOR Notes: The Matthew Shepard Foundation’s longstanding mission is to erase hate by replacing it with understanding, compassion and acceptance. Because if who he loved, On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyo. and left to die. HELP! Due to program cancellations, the Matthew Shepard Foundation has lost over $59,000 of earned income that allows Judy and Dennis to connect directly with individuals in efforts to change hearts and minds. You can support our mission to create more understanding, accepting and compassionate communities by making a secure gift today. www.matthewshepard.org Due to closures please contact location first. Some delivery options available 15
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