I’m From Driftwood
The stories on I’m From Driftwood send a simple but powerful message to LGBTQIA+ people everywhere: You are not alone. I’m From Driftwood combats isolation and creates empathy to build a more understanding and accepting world. These are our stories, told in our own voices.
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I’m From Driftwood is celebrating 16 years of LGBTQIA+ storytelling! Help us continue sharing our life-saving and life-affirming stories by becoming a monthly donor.
I’m From Driftwood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your donation is tax-deductible. Your donation directly supports our mission to record and share the stories of LGBTQIA+ people of all backgrounds. Together we can educate people about the joys, challenges and complexities of queer and trans lives, increasing empathy in our viewers and inspiring action for social change.
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