Dear Friends,

We Are One! Unity is essential to our survival, our healing, and our humanity. In this issue:

• Update: Guatemala humanitarian trip
• Volunteer: Help decorate the World Tree of Hope - November 4-26
• Invite: World Tree of Hope lighting - Dec. 4 at Grace Cathedral

In July, RWF traveled to Guatemala for our ninth humanitarian aid trip. We deliver medical supplies, school and art supplies, and gender affirming clothing for the trans and drag communities. We distributed financial grants, met with old friends, had great conversations, and made new friends.

Dr. Bill Prince traveled with us and wrote a photo essay about our journey: "I was one of seven lucky travelers from among Rainbow World Fund’s friends and family who toured Guatemala for ten days in July. We learned about the history and culture of Guatemala, toured tourist sites, visited schools, an elder program, spiritual communities, and LGBTQ+ organizations supported by RWF, and loved the food, natural beauty, and hot springs of this amazing country..." Read more here

The World Tree of Hope is the largest origami holiday tree in the world, decorated with over 17,000 origami cranes and stars, each hand folded and inscribed with wishes for the future of the world. RWF creates the Tree as a symbol of global unity and hope, to promote peace, love, and humanitarian action.

The decorating dates/times at Grace Cathedral (1100 California St., San Francisco) are from Nov. 5-27:

Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 AM to 6 PM 

Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Friday, Nov. 10 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Sunday, Nov. 12 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Friday, Nov. 17 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 AM to 6 PM 

Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Friday, Nov. 24 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 AM to 6 PM 

Sunday, Nov. 26 from 12: 30 PM to 5:30 PM

You must register to help! 

We ask that volunteers sign up for a 3 or 4 hour shift. You are welcome to stay longer. 

Click here to learn more and let us know when you are available to help. Alternative you can send us a message here.

Share this opportunity on Facebook here.

Rainbow World Fund invites you to the 18th Annual RWF World Tree of Hope Lighting Celebration at Grace Cathedral.

The Grammy winning San Francisco Boys Chorus ● Emcee Donna Sachet ● The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Young ● Leberta Lorál ● Tammy Lynne Hall-Hawkins ● Queer Chorus of San Francisco ● Origami Artist Linda Mihara ● RWF Founder Jeff Cotter ● The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. will bless the Tree ● Special guests TBA and much more!

WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2023 • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco

FREE Admission

Help spread the word! RSVP and share on FACEBOOK here.

Not on Facebook? RSVP here.

RWF is the world's first LGBTQ+ based humanitarian aid organization. Our mission is to promote peace, unity and hope by leading the LGBTQ+ movement in participating in humanitarian relief efforts. Founded in 2000, RWF has donated over $5 million of life saving aid and 80,000+ volunteers service hours. RWF is all-volunteer run.

Bring new hope to our friends and family around the world. Put your tax-deductible gift to work immediately by donating online or mail your donation to Rainbow World Fund, 4111 - 18th Street #5, San Francisco, CA 94114.