[Sign Up] Louder With Love Fundraising Stream

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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

Embracing All Shades of Womanhood: Getting “Louder With Love”

Sisterhood Not Cisterhood

By: Heather Knoxville (she/they)

In a world that too often echoes with division, Trans Empowerment Project (TEP) hopes to stand as a beacon of unity and love, especially through our transformative “Sisterhood Not Cisterhood” program. As we encourage folks to join our newest campaign, “Louder With Love,” it’s a poignant time to reflect on what it means to truly celebrate womanhood in all its diversity.

As I personally reflect on “Louder With Love” and the growth of the Sisterhood Not Cisterhood program, I am reminded of the many women I’ve interacted with at conferences and workshops – women who are learning how to be better, more intersectional allies; women who are finding themselves, claiming their power, and learning how to lead (and when to follow other leaders); women who are getting out of their comfort zones to try and make the world a better place, even with everything else they carry.

These are trans women, cis women, BIPOC women, disabled women, white women – all coming together to learn from one another and to build community together. I am in awe of these women, and it has been a pleasure to teach and learn alongside them. Never have I seen “sisterhood” exemplified more than in these spaces, where egos are put aside, and minds are open to learning and, more importantly, hearing.

The Power of Inclusive Sisterhood

At the heart of our Sisterhood Not Cisterhood program is a simple yet profound belief: every woman deserves recognition, celebration, and empowerment. Here’s why inclusive sisterhood is not just important but essential:

Unity in Diversity: Our strength lies not in our sameness but in our diversity. By embracing every woman’s unique experiences and perspectives, we build a more resilient and compassionate community.
Breaking Barriers: Historically marginalized groups, including 2TIGE ( 2 Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive), disabled, and BIPOC communities, have faced systemic barriers to empowerment and recognition. Inclusive sisterhood seeks to dismantle these barriers, ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to thrive.
A Larger Community: When we stand together, the community of women isn’t just big; it’s boundless. United, there’s no limit to the change we can enact and the futures we can build.

This actually reminds me of a t-shirt my husband bought for me that says, “Our world needs women who are dangerously awake, fully alive, and unified in heart and purpose.” That rings so true for me, especially right now. Our world feels like it’s on fire, but if we wake up and work together instead of letting ourselves be divided, we can build a world where everyone thrives – that is the purpose we need to be unified under, and we need to be loud about it.

(BTW, you can get one of those t-shirts for yourself from Mahogany Mommies…no affiliation with us, they just make some really cool stuff)

Louder With Love: Why It Matters

The “Louder With Love” campaign is more than a slogan; it’s a call to action. In an age where dividing lines are drawn too quickly and hate can spread with a click, choosing love is a revolutionary act. Here’s how we can all get “Louder With Love”:

Drown Out Hate: Every act of love, big or small, has the power to silence messages of hate. Whether it’s through words of support, acts of kindness, or standing up for one another, love is our most potent weapon. Perform a random act of kindness today – and remember to check on your 2TIGE and BIPOC friends; this world is heavy right now.
Disrupt the Doom Scroll: In the relentless cycle of negative news and social media toxicity, it’s easy to feel despair. But by amplifying positive stories, achievements, and moments of unity, we can change the narrative together. Make a positive post of your own using our #LouderWithLove hashtag and challenge 3 friends to do the same, or use our customizable social media toolkit for sample posts.
Build a Future on Love: Our dreams for the future are built on the foundation we lay today. By fostering an environment of love and support, we make it possible for every woman to achieve her full potential.

Together, We Are Unstoppable

The message of “Sisterhood Not Cisterhood” and the “Louder With Love” campaign is clear: our love for each other must be louder, stronger, and more enduring than any forces that seek to divide us. It’s a reminder that together, we’re not just a community; we’re a force for change.

As members of the TEP family, whether you’ve been around for a while or you’re just getting here, you’re part of this beautiful, ongoing movement of empowerment and unity. Let’s stand together, louder with love, and show the world the incredible power of inclusivity and unwavering solidarity.

Looking ahead to a year that is sure to be fraught with tension and repeated attempts at dividing our country, I’m filled with hope and determination because I’ve seen firsthand how collective efforts can weave a tapestry of support and belonging. My pledge this year is simple, but resolute: I will be louder with love, in words and in action – and I hope you’ll join me.

Together, there’s no doubt in my mind that we can build a future where every person, in all their unique glory, is celebrated and empowered to thrive.

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