Hey everyone!
If you've been directed here, I'm guessing it's safe to assume you're interested in learning about me, my Alternative Break Tour trip, and the fight for equality. If not, well, that's what you'll be getting.
First, let me start by giving you a little background on the trip for those of you that are unfamiliar.
Calling All Crows was founded about five years ago as a way to combine music and activism. The unique thing about this incredible organization is that they do not focus on one single issue. Rather, they complete service projects that involve many different types of issues like education, environmental policy, women's empowerment, and (my ABT focus) LGBTQ rights/marriage equality.
The Ally Coalition was founded just over a year ago by the band fun. and Rachel Antonoff. It raises awareness for LGBTQ equality by working with various individuals in the music, entertainment, and fashion world.
For their 10th Alternative Break Tour, CAC has partnered with fun., The Ally Coalition, and PFLAG to send 10 fans on tour with the band for five days where we will connect with local LGBTQ organizations, complete service projects, and participate in concert outreach. We'll be doing projects in New Orleans, LA, Houston, TX, and Atlanta, GA. Additionally, we'll be volunteering in TAC's Equality Village at each concert, and then get to enjoy the concert as fans.
I am very honored to have been chosen for this opportunity and I am very excited to get started. The trip begins two weeks from today in New Orleans, LA. If you're interested in helping to make this trip a possibility, I encourage you to visit my StayClassy page and donate to CAC. Every dollar donated will go towards our work on tour. My goal is to reach $800 by September 30, of which I've already made it a fair amount of the way thanks to some very generous friends and family.
Now that the essentials are out of the way, let's move on. I shall be updating this blog on a semi-regular basis before, during, and after the trip. I encourage you to check it out and/or sign up for email updates so you don't miss a thing! Also, I will be updating with more details on the trip as it gets closer, but if you have any questions about the trip, LGBTQ issues, or the involved organizations, leave them in the comments section and I'll get back to you!
Lastly, THANK YOU for joining me on this incredible ride. It is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.
Actual last thing: I besides the linkies in this post, I have linked to the various related websites on the sidebar. Feel free to check those out to find out how YOU can get involved in your own town! Additionally, there are links to my Twitter and Instagram where you can follow my trip in real time!
Til next time,
Liz
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