Jenny Ford

  • posted about Support the Work of TEP Foundation on Facebook 2018-07-30 11:26:51 -0500
    I just renewed my Governors Membership with TEP Foundation. My $1,200 tax-deductible contribution will go to TEPF Programs including- Advocacy Training, TN Equality Voice, ProudVoter and TN Open for Business. TEPF puts my investment in equality to use across the state. e you to join me in supporting TEPF today.

    Support the Work of TEP Foundation

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    As a supporter of Tennessee Equality Project Foundation, your contribution funds much needed educational projects and programs which advance the well being of LGBT people and their families here at home in Tennessee. Unlike other organizations that advance equality, every dollar contributed to TEP Foundation is spent here in Tennessee.

     

    If you prefer to make contributions to TEP Foundation without using PayPal, click this link

    Other Giving Options

    Some supporters prefer to write a check or make monthly donations to TEP Foundation through automatic bank drafts. Consider creating “TEP Foundation” as a regular payee with your bank’s online service.

    Checks and automated bank drafts may be mailed to the following address:

    TEP Foundation | P.O. Box 330875 | Nashville, TN 37203 

    Thank you for supporting TEP Foundation.

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  • donated 2017-12-31 13:03:17 -0600

    Support the TEP Foundation's Work

    $4,085.00 raised
    GOAL: $6,000.00

    Please, considering making your tax deductible contribution to the TEP Foundation.  Your investment supports programs like Voter Registration Drives, Advocacy 101 training sessions around the state, Boro Pride in Murfreesboro that more than doubled its attendance this year, and Tennessee Open For Business that encourages an inclusive business environment in our state.  We are grateful for all your support.

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  • posted about One-time Donation on Facebook 2017-08-05 08:54:47 -0500
    Welcome to Nashville- TEP Board and members for your annual meeting.

    Support the Work of Tennessee Equality Project with a One Time Donation

    Governor.jpgAs a supporter of Tennessee Equality Project, your contribution funds the advancement of policies through direct and grass roots lobbying which protect the rights of LGBT people and their families here at home in Tennessee. Contributions to TEP (a 501(c)(4) organization) are not tax deductible.

    If you would prefer to make a tax-deductible contribution to Tennessee Equality Project Foundation, click here.

    Click here to see who is supporting the work of equality in Tennessee. 

     

     

    Other Giving Options

    Some supporters prefer to write a check or make monthly donations to Tennessee Equality Project through automatic bank drafts. Consider creating “Tennessee Equality Project” as a regular payee with your bank’s online service.

    Checks and automated bank drafts may be mailed to the following address:

    Tennessee Equality Project | P.O. Box 330875 | Nashville, TN 37203 

    Thank you for supporting Tennessee Equality Project.

    Donate

  • posted about Pride Volunteers 2017 on Facebook 2017-06-18 16:47:50 -0500
    Volunteering with TEP at Nashville Pride!

    Pride Volunteers 2017

    Please, tell us your name, email address, and for which Pride festival you will be volunteering.  For example, are you volunteering for Knoxville Pridefest?  If so, note that.  Thanks.

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  • posted about National Coming Out Day Challenge on Facebook 2016-10-11 09:41:59 -0500
    Help us meet the National Coming Out Day challenge! Jenny and Rhonda

    National Coming Out Day Challenge

    $2,170.00 raised
    GOAL: $2,000.00

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    An anonymous donor has offered us a $2000 challenge.  Make your tax deductible investment in any amount to help us meet the challenge for National Coming Out Day.  We will run the challenge until October 18. 

    Regardless of whether you can give, consider posting a National Coming Out Day video and tag us on Facebook or on Twitter.  Let's show Tennessee the vibrancy and diversity of our community and allies.

    Your contribution helps fund educational programs around the state.  For example, in November we are offering training sessions for clergy throughout Tennessee to help them advocate more effectively for the LGBT community.

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  • JFGS-Jenny Ford Government Strategies endorsed 2015-08-18 14:19:33 -0500

    Updated with response: Stand against the hate of Minister Ben Bailey of the Central Church of Christ in McMinnville

    UPDATE:  Minister Ben Bailey of the Central Church of Christ called us this morning and talked about his views.  He is not pro-equality, but he wants to make absolutely clear that he does NOT support the stoning of LGBT people.  You can read his response at the link

    The New Civil Rights Movement has reported on the teachings of Minister Ben Bailey of the Central Church of Christ in McMinnville in which the pastor tries to justify the stoning of LGBT people as biblical. 

    People of faith and people of no particular faith alike reject the dangerous extremism of Pastor Bailey.  At a time when hate crimes are up against LGBT people in Tennessee and at a time when the nationwide murders of transgender people in particular have reached crisis levels, such hate has no rightful place in religion or in civil society. 

    Despite the pastor's notoriety, hate will NOT define McMinnville or the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.  We were in McMinnville recently for the Summer of Love tour with a strong showing of equality advocates.  Read the report if you doubt there are many great people in the area living their hopes for full equality.  Upper Cumberland Pride, which serves the region, is an organization that is growing again and now reunited to TEP.  We know they will continue to raise awareness for the safety and equality of LGBT people in the area.

    We urge people of good will across the state and nation to stand with those in McMinnville and the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee and against the hateful rhetoric of Pastor Bailey.  Add your name as a show of solidarity!

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  • posted about RFRA Wedding Emporium and Pizza Parlor on Facebook 2015-04-09 17:45:33 -0500
    I just made a donation to TEP's RFRA Wedding Cake Emporium to ensure we're ready for anti-LGBT legislation in Tennessee.

    RFRA Wedding Cake Emporium

    $700.00 raised
    GOAL: $3,000.00

    SUPPORT OUR START UP!*  With the Supreme Court taking up the marriage issue, it looks as if marriage equality is FINALLY coming to Tennessee.  But that's not all that's coming.  Family Action Council of Tennessee is going to try to bring an Indiana-style RFRA to Tennessee again next year.  You'll remember that we beat the bill last year, the one we called "Turn the Gays Away." 

    So we wondered what to do and how to prepare.

    Then the answer came to us!

    A startup, of course!  If bakers and pizza places can turn away LGBT people, why not start our own RFRA Wedding Cake Emporium to meet all your needs when the haters can't be bothered.  This is social entrepreneurship at its best.

    So invest in our RFRA Wedding Cake Emporium where we welcome everyone!

     

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    Help us build a better wedding cake toward the $1000 level! Each completed cake layer means $500 toward our $3000 goal!

    *(OK, so we're not actually starting a wedding cake emporium.  But when you make a donation, we can fight negative bills like RFRA and Mini Indy/Counseling Discrimination style bills in the Legislature and WIN!  Because your donation supports excellent professional lobbying and grassroots policy organizing, it is not tax deductible.  But it tastes great.  Wedding cake minus the discrimination.)

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  • wants to volunteer 2015-07-28 14:22:45 -0500

    Volunteer with TEP

    TEP needs volunteers throughout the year.  Please, fill out this form or contact us at [email protected] for more information.  Thank you!

    Become a volunteer

  • JFGS-Jenny Ford Government Strategies endorsed 2015-01-20 12:03:19 -0600
    I support TEP’s mission: Tennessee Equality Project is a public policy organization that seeks to advance and protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families in Tennessee.

    Tennessee Open For Business

    openforbiz.pngTennessee Open For Business is a free program for Tennessee small businesses that pledge not to discriminate against their employees or customers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. That means that member businesses do not discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender individuals or couples or do harm to the LGBTQ community.  Members will get a listing on our website, a post on Facebook, and a window cling suitable for display in their storefront. The program is made possible through generous support of the Brooks Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

    The Tennessee Equality Project reserves the right to refuse membership in this program to any applicant and to revoke the membership of any business.

    You can see a list of some of the current members of Tennessee Open For Business at this link

    For questions, contact us at [email protected].

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