48 for my 48th

now with 3 options...

While I remain committed to the two organizations I've given as options for the last couple of years, as we head into 2020, I wanted to also offer a chance for you to contribute directly to getting rid of Donald Trump. (Plus, 48 is divisible by 3.)

For some, the Trump presidency is making you want to double down on art, and so I offer you Flying V Theatre--our local indie theatre--whose 2020 plans include two mega games (after a successful 2019 Game of Thrones game), Professional Wrestling (yes, you read that right), a second season of our Paperless Pulp genre fiction-based podcast series, and a world premiere original work of devised vignettes, along with plenty of continued development for the future and a few smaller projects.

For others, HIPS is more where you want to be putting money these days. HIPS is on the cutting edge of the Harm Reduction movement in DC (and the nation) as it impacts sex workers, drug users and those with HIV/AIDS. In addition to serving people in street/underground economies, HIPS is also one of the leading service providers for DC's trans community. The constituencies HIPS serves are continue to be targets of this GOP Congress and the Trump White House.

And finally, for some, the Trump presidency just makes you want to make a one time donation to Trump's opponent next year. It Starts Today's Dump Trump project is a donation to the eventual 2020 Democratic Nominee (you know, that person who may not be the one you are supporting in the primary who will actually take on Trump).

I serve as a board officer for the first two and created the last of these great organizations and will be tickled pink if you cared to make a donation in honor of my 48th.

All contributions to Flying V and HIPS are tax deductible and there are no processing fees.

Can you help me get to 48 donors for my 48th birthday?

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