Dear Friends,

This month RWF celebrated our 18th anniversary. Since 2000, RWF has distributed over $4.5 million in grants and life saving aid to help both LGBT and non-LGBT people affected by natural disasters, hunger, poverty, disease, oppression and war.

Thank you for bringing new hope to our friends and family around the world.

In this issue:

  • Support RWF's work - make a year end donation
  • Board Member's Guest Editorial in the BAR Newspaper
  • Volunteer Opportunity: January 5
  • Travel to Cuba and Guatemala with RWF
DONATE TODAY: LGBTQ COMPASSION IN ACTION
It's not too late to give a gift this year!

Consider making your donation in honor of a friend, family member or coworker.  When you do, we will send them a handwritten card letting them know you have made the gift in their honor. You can do this when donating by credit card (you will be prompted) or send us that information with your check to Rainbow World Fund, 4111 -18th St. #5, San Francisco, CA 94114. Put your tax-deductible gift to work immediately by donating online.
EDITORIAL: HOPE AND GRATITUDE
"Our human compassion binds us the one to the other — not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future." 
— Nelson Mandela

A remarkable artwork reflecting Nelson Mandela's expression of hope is on public display at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral till January 5 .

Read RWF Board member Karen Kai's inspiring Hope and Gratitude editorial in the Bay Area Reporter (BAR) newspaper.  
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
Help take down the World Tree of Hope holiday tree at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. On Saturday, January 5 from 10am to 3pm we will be removing and packing the ornaments from the tree. We can use your help!
Volunteer shifts are 2, 3, 4 or 5 hours long. Individuals or groups are welcome. To help please send us a message with your availability . We will provide drinks and snacks.
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CUBA JOURNEY: MAY 8-18
Our trip focuses on Cuba's culture, history, politics, and spirituality. We will learn from the Cubans about the realities of their country. We'll visit projects that serve the Cuban people and meet with members of the LGBTQ community, politicians, artists, scientists, and leaders in many fields.

The many highlights include participating in the LGBTQ Pride celebration in Havana.    Learn how you can join us.
GUATEMALA JOURNEY: JULY 4-13
Walk with a legendary people, learn about Mayan spirituality, and explore human rights issues with a people whose traditions span centuries of development. Experience ancient, colonial, and modern influences that have molded a people of unique strength and deep faith. Help deliver medical and educational supplies... be forever changed. Learn how you can join us.