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[Sign Up] Louder With Love Fundraising Stream

If you’ve been online at all lately, you already know this:
everything feels loud. And not in a fun way.

The hate is loud.
The fear is loud.
The doom scroll never shuts up.

And for 2TIGE (Two Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive) folks, that noise isn’t just annoying — it seeps into our bodies, our nervous systems, our sense of safety. It makes rest feel impossible and joy feel irresponsible.

So we’re choosing something different.

From Feb 17–22, we’re bringing back Louder With Love — a Twitch-based fundraising week rooted in joy, care, and showing up for each other without pretending things aren’t hard.

Not toxic positivity.
Not “good vibes only.”
Just… love, but loud enough to actually matter.


What Louder With Love Looks Like in Real Life

Louder With Love is simple on purpose.

Streamers show up on Twitch and do what they already do — play games, chat, create — and we invite their communities to help fund real support for Trans Empowerment Project and the 2TIGE folks we serve.

You can:

  • Run a dedicated fundraising stream

  • Add a donation goal to a regular stream

  • Raid, boost, or hype someone else’s stream

  • Or just help spread the word

We provide optional overlays, graphics, chat commands, and support so no one has to build this from scratch.

This isn’t about doing the most.
It’s about doing something, together.


Let’s Be Honest for a Minute

We already have a few streamers signed up. They’re great. We love them.

And, we need to say this plainly, but that won’t be enough.

Our streaming program needs to bring in about $90,000 this year to keep Trans Empowerment Project running at the level our community needs. Louder With Love is the first of five fundraising events we’re rolling out to try to get there. If this one doesn’t land, everything else gets harder.

We can’t get there on small streams alone, no matter how much heart is in them.
We need creators with bigger audiences to help us — even if it’s just for one stream.


How & Why We’re Inviting Streamers to Get SAFE

As part of Louder With Love, we’re inviting streamers to become SAFE-certified through our SAFE Stream training.

SAFE stands for Supportive, Accountable, Fair, and Empowering.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being honest. About saying, “If harm happens here, I won’t ignore it.”

SAFE-certified streamers get:

  • A badge or certificate they can display

  • Language to explain what SAFE means to their community

  • A way to signal care without making big promises they can’t keep

For 2TIGE folks who are constantly weighing whether a space is worth the risk, that signal matters.


Why We’re Asking You to Show Up

We don’t love having to say this part, but we’re not going to dance around it.

If we don’t hit our fundraising goals this year, our capacity shrinks even further; or we close our doors completely. And the people impacted first are the ones who already have the least room to absorb another loss.

We’re not asking anyone to save us.
We are asking people with reach to show up with us. Because love, rooted in resources, is the only way we will keep our doors open this year.


Want to Join Us?

📅 Feb 17–22
🎮 On Twitch
💜 Join at the level that makes sense for you

👉 Sign up here:
https://linkto.transempowerment.org/LWL26

We’ll bring the tools.
You bring your voice.
Let’s get #LouderWithLove together!



A Note for Creators with 10k+ Followers

This part’s for you.

We know your inbox is full. We know you get asked to support causes all the time. And we know saying yes to everything would burn you out fast.

So here’s the honest version.

One stream from a creator with your reach can do what dozens of smaller streams simply can’t. It can fund weeks of community support. It can keep training programs running. It can mean the difference between “we’ll try again later” and “we’re still here.”

We’re not asking for a long-term commitment.
We’re not asking you to carry this alone.
We’re asking for one moment of shared effort.

If you care about building safer internet spaces.
If you care about Trans folks having places to land.
If you’ve ever wondered how to use your platform without it feeling performative…

This is a way to do that.

Join us for Louder With Love, Feb 17–22.
Even one stream helps more than you know.

👉 https://linkto.transempowerment.org/LWL26

Louder with love fundraising stream
Spells and Shenanigans is LIVE!

Spells and Shenanigans is LIVE!

Spells and Shenanigans is LIVE!

Our magical month-long fundraiser has officially begun! Across Twitch, incredible creators are coming together to raise funds for Trans Empowerment Project while bringing you fun, Halloween vibes, and chaotic good energy. Whether you’re here to cheer on your favorite streamer, follow along with the teams, or jump into the action yourself — there’s a little magic for everyone.


🪄 Meet the Teams

Four elemental teams are facing off in friendly competition to see who can cast the strongest spells (and raise the most funds)!

Check out each team’s donation page and streamer lineup:


🎭 Weekly Themes & Schedule

Spirit Week kicks things off, and every week after brings a new theme, new chaos, and more chances to support the cause. Follow along with the Spells and Shenanigans calendar to see who’s live, when, and what magic they’re brewing:

Week 1: Light the Candle 🕯️

📅 Oct 1–7
Theme Focus: Safe Spaces & Setting Intentions
This week opens the circle and shines a light in the darkness. Expect cozy vibes, comforting streams, and warm spaces to kick things off.

Who’s schedule to be live this week:

Date Time (CST) Streamer Twitch Link Content
Oct 1 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 2 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream
Oct 2 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-op Stream
Oct 3 7:30 AM Yoshiko https://www.twitch.tv/yoshiko_vt Silent Hill f Stream
Oct 4 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 4 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Assassin’s Creed Stream
Oct 5 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 6 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Assassin’s Creed Stream
Oct 7 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream

 

Week 2: The Haunted Realm 🦴

📅 Oct 8–14
Theme Focus: Embracing the Unknown
Step into the shadows and face the unknown with our streamers. Look forward to spooky games, eerie challenges, and thrilling transformations all week long.

Who’s scheduled to be live this week:

Date Time (CST) Streamer Twitch Link Content
Oct 8 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 9 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream
Oct 9 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-op Stream
Oct 11 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 12 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 13 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Assassin’s Creed Stream
Oct 13 9:30 AM Yoshiko https://www.twitch.tv/yoshiko_vt Pen & Paper Stream
Oct 14 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream

 

Week 3: Coven Connections 🕸️

📅 Oct 15–21
Theme Focus: Mutual Magic & Community
It’s all about togetherness — streamers will team up, share stories, and celebrate the power of community. Tune in for collabs, co-op chaos, and witchy gatherings.

Who’s schedule to be live this week:

Date Time (CST) Streamer Twitch Link Content
Oct 15 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 16 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream
Oct 16 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-op Stream
Oct 18 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 18 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Assassin’s Creed Stream
Oct 19 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 20 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Assassin’s Creed Stream
Oct 21 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream

 

Week 4: Rise of the Alchemies 🎃

📅 Oct 22–31
Theme Focus: Thriving Together
The month crescendos into transformation and empowerment. Join in for festive Halloween streams, community celebrations, and reflections on how far we’ve come.

Who’s scheduled to be live this week:

Date Time (CST) Streamer Twitch Link Content
Oct 22 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 23 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream
Oct 23 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-op Stream
Oct 25 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 26 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 27 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Assassin’s Creed Stream
Oct 27 9:30 AM Yoshiko https://www.twitch.tv/yoshiko_vt Pen & Paper Stream
Oct 28 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream
Oct 29 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Palia Stream
Oct 30 2 PM melon_ayo https://www.twitch.tv/melon_ayo Cozy Variety Stream
Oct 30 7 PM MusicalFinesse https://www.twitch.tv/musicalfinesse Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-op Stream

 


🏆 Cast Your Votes!

As you watch, don’t forget to support your favorite streamers by voting in our Spells and Shenanigans Awards!

From the Loudest Banshee to the Most Chaotic Caster, we want YOU to help decide who gets crowned at the end of the event. Voting is open to everyone — so tune in, enjoy the streams, and make your voice heard!

👉Submit your votes here!


🔮 Want to Join the Fun?

It’s not too late to become part of the magic!

If you’re a streamer who wants to host your own fundraising stream for Spells and Shenanigans, you can still sign up. Add your spell to the chaos, raise funds, and make an impact while having fun with the community.

👉Join Spells and Shenanigans Here!


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