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While the timeline debates Bad Bunny, queer & trans organizers in Puerto Rico are building power amidst ongoing colonial violence. Meet our grantee partners centering Black & Indigenous queer/trans people through decolonial justice. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO LIBRE! 🇵🇷💥
Meme of Bad Bunny stage diving during the Super Bowl that has text over him saying, “RESOURCING QTBIPOC GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING TODAY” and text on the hands catching him that says, “ABUNDANT FUTURES FOR QUEER AND TRANS CHILDREN.” The TWF logo is in the bottom right. Photo of Bad Bunny performing with a text box on top of it that says, “Queer Grassroots Organizations to Support in Puerto Rico Today 🇵🇷” below are bullet points that list out, “La Sombrilla Cuir, Colectivo Ilé, EspicyNipples, Micelio Abolicionista, Taller Lumpen, La Tejedora.” The TWF logo is in the bottom right.
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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We begin 2026 enraged & in grief, but recommitted. We honor lives stolen by state violence & invest in QTBIPOC leaders building revolutionary alternatives grounded in care, joy, and justice. Join us in this necessary work. ❤️🔥https://www.thirdwavefund.org/

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Image from @dreamdefenders listing out five major events of state violence that have occurred in the last two weeks.
January 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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We begin this year enraged, in grief, & recommitted. We envision a future where we don't drag state violence into the next year. We hold this belief to resist the despair this country manufactures.
Black background with multicolor, abstract shapes on the borders with a quote in the center from MARS. Beard that says, “Losing Renée Good is not an isolated incident. It is one in the long arc of violence, predominantly against our immigrant and BIPOC communities. It is the ongoing conditions that our communities have continued to resist despite our vulnerability to policing and continued surveillance.” The TWF logo is in the bottom right corner.
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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📣 DONATION MATCH ALERT 📣

Before 2025 ends, help fortify our movements. Deepen your solidarity with a matched gift to Third Wave Fund! Thanks to an activist donor, your donation today triggers an extra $250 for gender justice organizers.
Blue background with text that reads, “Deepen your solidarity, let resources flow.” with a wave of water above it and a wave of water at the bottom of the graphic. In the middle is white copy over a navy blue background that says, “Until midnight, every gift to Third Wave Fund of any amount will mean an extra $250 going to gender justice movements + a sticker set for you!”and below it says, “bit.ly/jointhirdwave.” The TWF logo is in the bottom right and at the bottom is a hummingbird and a flower.
December 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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How do we sustain liberatory gender justice work? Our answer is always in our people. It will take all of us, boldly channeling resources to frontline QTBIPOC organizers. This is how we resist and build power together. 🌱
Off-white background with black text that says, “When movement leaders asked us to move more boldly, we answered their call. When we asked our community to do the same last year, we received a surge of support.” Over a navy blue block, white text says, “More than half of our grantmaking dollars came from 656 donors like you!” There is a purple flower in the bottom left and the TWF logo is in the bottom right. Water is splashing around the edges of the image. Off-white background with black text that says, “Now in 2025, Third Wave Fund has moved over $3.7 million in grants and sponsorships to over 100 BIPOC, queer, trans, intersex, sex worker, disabled, and youth-led groups leading critical liberation work. Over $655,000 of those funds were rapid response grants, going to 64 groups that organized to meet emergent movement needs.” There is a red berried plant on the right and the TWF logo is in the bottom right. Water is splashing around the edges of the image.
December 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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What does “deepen your solidarity” really mean? Beyond money, it’s about time, skills, and showing up publicly. Let resources flow with Third Wave Fund.

Watch the full convo here: youtu.be/JOUrUPNzfQk
December 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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When you give to Third Wave Fund, you practice reciprocity. You nourish queer & trans BIPOC gender justice movements, moving us all closer to a free & joyous world. As our thanks, donate before 2026 to receive a nature-inspired sticker set! 🌱 bit.ly/donatetwf2025
A hand-lettered bubbly heading reads “deepen your solidarity, let resources flow.” The body text is framed by an orange poppy, a purple violet, and a yellow dandelion and reads, “The natural world reminds us that true abundance is rooted in sharing and reciprocity. This piece celebrates showing up for gender justice movements, inspired by the plants, animals, and waters where our staff and grantee partners are based. Read on to learn more about these powerful teachers. . .” Between large waves of water at top and bottom, the text reads “It takes countless drops of water to sustain waves of liberation. Thank you for channeling your resources towards Third Wave Fund and the interdependent movement ecosystem that we support. bit.ly/jointhirdwave”
December 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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We mourn Alice Wong, a disability justice pioneer. Her work uplifted QTBIPOC disabled folks & inspired our #DisabilityFrontlinesFund. We honor her legacy & commit to the future she envisioned.

Read Alice’s full statement on our blog: www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/rest-in...
Photo of Alice Wong that says, “Rest in Power, Alice!” at the top left. The TWF logo is in the top right. White background with black text that says, “You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all. — Alice Wong, Disability Justice Advocate & Writer.” Alice’s photo is in the bottom right.
December 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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“Go Beyond Native ‘American’ Heritage Month. Acknowledge the Land that sustains you. Acknowledge the waters that nourish you.” – Sogorea Te’ Land Trust 💧🌊

As # NationalDayofMourning nears, we name the truth: funding freezes deliberately weaken Indigenous frontline power.
An illustration by @jackiefawn of an Indigenous woman the color of acorns with her hair up, traditional chin tattoos, abalone earrings, and a happy fat baby tied to her back, hands cupped around a mound of soil with a sprout growing in it. She is passing it to a child who is smiling up at her. They are both wearing ribbon skirts and sit on the ground surrounded with plant relatives, blooming California poppies and white sage with amaranth and tobacco on either side of them. The sky is a gentle periwinkle changing to purple with a fading city skyline. Across the top ochre colored text reads Rematriate the Land. Image of person wearing a keffiyeh on their head picking olives. Yellow text at the bottom says, “Indigenous people remain the best caretakers of the land.” From @muchachafanzine.
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Our liberation is collective. On #TDOR and every day, we recommit to a framework of freedom that is expansive and unapologetic. Gender justice is trans liberation. We fight for a future where all trans folks become thriving elders. 🦋
Image from Sylvia Rivera Law Project that says, “We have to show the world that we’re numerous!” – Sylvia Rivera
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, we fight for the living. We defend gender-affirming care, protect trans youth, and build communities where trans joy can flourish. We know that true safety comes from each other, not from policing or prisons. #TDOR
Graphic of people protesting with a sign that says, “Respect my trans homies or I’m gonna identify as a fucking problem.” People protesting for trans rights with signs that say, “No apologies, no assimilation!” and “Justice for Marsha.” People protesting for trans rights with signs that say, “Money for hormones not war!” and “We also have rights!” and “Trans rights now!”
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor our trans siblings—those living and those stolen from us by transphobic violence. We hold their memories close and recommit to the fight for a world where all trans people can live long, thriving lives. 🕊️ #TDOR
Art from @translash that says, “Our transcestors’ lit our path and their fire flows through us.” Poem titled, “a note on the body” by Danez Smith.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Score these limited-edition stickers by Chi Nwosu, CozCon & @monicatrinidad.bsky.social🌟

Become a new monthly donor or double your gift to fuel QTBIPOC-led movements. Every bit helps!

No funds to give? You can still help make waves:
🔁 Share this post to spread the word!

bit.ly/donatetwf2025
An image of a hand holding the sticker, as well as two other TWF stickers. At the top it says, “All monthly donors can get this sticker set,” and at the bottom it says, “Join us or give twice this month.” Light blue background with black text that reads, “What are bodily autonomy, interdependence, and abundance worth to you? As institutions rollback funding and crisis mounts, our community of supporters are dedicated to resourcing QTBIPOC movement organizers where and when they need it most. Already a monthly donor? Give twice this year and we’ll send the stickers your way to thank you for digging deeper when our communities need it most. Dig deeper today at bit.ly/jointhirdwave.” Flowers are in the top right and bottom left. The TWF logo is in the middle bottom of the image.
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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🌊 Resistance is only natural! We’re channeling $3.7M+ to QTBIPOC-led movements in 2025.

Become a new monthly donor & receive a set of gorgeous stickers by #ArtistinResidence Chi Nwosu! Let resources flow to sustain the fight for gender justice: bit.ly/donatetwf2025
An image of a hand holding the sticker, as well as two other TWF stickers. At the top it says, “All monthly donors can get this sticker set,” and at the bottom it says, “Join us or give twice this month.” Art by Chi Nwosu featuring plants and animals from many of the places TWF’s team and grantee partners are from, with a crashing ocean wave enveloping them. Blue text at the top says, “Deepen your solidarity,” and below the illustrations it says, “let resources flow.” The TWF logo is in the bottom middle.
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Thrilled to introduce Chi Nwosu, our inaugural #ArtistinResidence! Chi (them/they) is a Black, nonbinary, queer Nigerian artist whose work invites us to imagine collective liberation, shaped by kinship & histories of international resistance.

Read the full Q&A:
www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/meet-ou...
Off-white background with a photo of Chi Nwosu in the center, with a yellow border. At the top is black text that reads, “Meet our first Artist-in-Residence: Chi Nwosu.” Surrounding their photo are images of their artwork. The Third Wave Fund logo is in the bottom right.
October 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Catch Third Wave Fund this fall at one of these gatherings! 📢

🎨 Grantmakers in the Arts in St. Paul, MN | Oct 19-22, 2025

Featured Session: Past, Present, Possibility: Investing in Trans and Queer Cultural Power on Monday, Oct 20 that will include our very own Co-Executive Director Morgan Willis
Flyer created by Borealis Philanthropy about the Grantmakers in the Arts panel, Past, Present, Possibility: Investing in Trans and Queer Cultural Power, happening on October 20, 2025.
October 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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“The state is the enemy of Indigenous peoples... Our freedom lies not in appealing to the state for recognition or rights, but in building our own power outside of it,” — Leanne Betasamosake Simpson.

True solidarity demands resourcing Indigenous freedom daily.
Graphic from @sogoreatelandtrust that says, “No one is illegal on stolen land.” Art from @justseeds that says, “Anti-colonial, anti-fascist resistance.” Depicted behind is a burning bottle and arrow.
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Check out our very own Carlton V Bell II (“C.J”) in their interview with #BoldJourneyMagazine on discussing the critical work of the Sex Worker Giving Circle & building the ecosystems where Black queer Southern artists can thrive.
Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Carlton Bell II of New York City, NY - Bold Journey Magazine
We recently had the chance to connect with Carlton Bell II and have shared our
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October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Read this letter from Third Wave Fund’s Co-Executive Director, MARS. Beard, and lock in with us for the long haul. Whether you are a funder, individual with wealth, or a working class organizer – there is a critical role for you in this movement. A thread 🧵

www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/locked-...
Black background with white copy that says, “As a grassroots intermediary funding organization made up of Black, Latine, disabled, queer, non-binary, and trans folks, we are not only bearing witness to what’s happening in this moment, we are also deeply impacted by it. But let it be known that we will not succumb under the weight of authoritarian intimidation. We will not be moved to fear and silence. – MARS. Beard, Co-Executive Director, Third Wave Fund. ” The TWF logo is in the bottom right, MARS.’s head shot is in the bottom left, and there are multicolor abstract shapes around the border of the graphic.
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Rest In Power, Assata Shakur.
September 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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✨🌈 Big news! Please help us welcome two incredible new staff members to Third Wave Fund! We're thrilled to introduce Bianca Alston (she/her) as our Director of Programs and Kelly Ortiz (she/they) as our Communications Officer of Digital Engagement.
Black background with white copy at the top surrounded by two yellow sparkle emojis that says, “Welcoming our new staff members.” Below are two circular headshots of our Director of Programs Bianca Alston (she/her) and Communications Officer Kelly Ortiz and below each photo lists their name, pronouns, and new role. The TWF logo is in the bottom right, and there are multicolor abstract shapes around the border of the graphic.
September 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Artist is always looking for a new volunteers to help us out. Sex workers and strippers only please. Or people who used to work in industry please DM us if you’re interested.
September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Happy Belated Sex Worker Pride Day! 🌹 Today we’re celebrating our brilliant SWGC 2025 Advisory Board! Our Advisors play a huge role in powering the Sex Worker Giving Circle! Here’s what SW pride means to them 🎥

We’re beyond proud to be guided by their brilliance & unapologetic power.
September 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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In the age of anti-intellectualism, we're committing to reading. We are committed to getting together with other Black feminists in our community and bonding over the love of knowledge and shared space.

How very Waiting to Exhale of us.
September 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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We are excited to announce that we have 2 #SWer #supportgroups this month with new facilitators zara and Tania! Please email [email protected] to register. swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for more info.
SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs." Overlaid text says: swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required. Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid. Overlaid text says: swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required.
September 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM