Love Always Wins Fundraising Campaign

October 8, 2021

Maggie Annkel

<div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020><h3 class=Paragraph SCXW81810020 BCX0>Families With Dignity Group Offers Help to Those Fired From Catholic Institutions for Being Who They Are </h3><h4 class=Paragraph SCXW81810020 BCX0> </h4></div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>     DETROIT (Sept. 28 2021) --  Families With Dignity (FWD) formerly Fortunate Families Detroit is beginning a program of solace and financial help for employees of Catholic institutions in the Archdiocese of Detroit who have been fired for entering into same-sex marriages for being LGBTQ+ or for openly showing support for those who are. </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>   In announcing the program called Love Always Wins FWD president Linda Karle-Nelson cited the group's formal mission statement which includes an account of the day March 14 2020 when the Archdiocese of Detroit fired the group by stating it was forbidden to meet in any church chapel or institution of the archdiocese and indeed to meet anywhere at all within the boundaries of the archdiocese. </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>  </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>     Well never forget the outpouring of love support and good wishes that came our way from all directions in the U.S. but also from Catholics in Europe and elsewhere who read about our situation Karle-Nelson says. It meant so much. We couldnt stay depressed long and we didnt. We rewrote our Mission Statement to express our love for the church while rejecting its treatment of LGBTQ people and the language it uses to describe their lives. </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>Our new program  Karle-Nelson says is intended to pass on the love we received to those who are dismissed from Catholic employment for being who they are. This will include a gift of money and also any additional assistance we are asked for and in a position to provide or suggest. Im sure the program will evolve over time. </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>     Were thrilled that the leaders of Dignity USA and Dignity Detroit with whom were formally affiliated have not only approved Love Always Wins but have offered to collaborate with us. Together we are stronger!  </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020>    Karle-Nelson said that FWDs initial goal is to raise $5000. That isnt a huge sum these days she said but it will enable us to begin approaching several folks who have undergone the shock and grief of being fired for being who they are.  </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> Those wishing to join FWD in expressing love and support for employees fired by Catholic institutions are invited to contribute here: <a href=https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fired-church-workers></a><h3 class=Paragraph SCXW81810020 BCX0><a href=https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fired-church-workers>Support Today</a></h3></div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020> </div><div class=OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW81810020><a class=Hyperlink SCXW81810020 BCX0 href=http://familieswithdignity.org/ target=_blank>Families with Dignity</a> is a Catholic ministry that supports the LGBTQ+ community and families by promoting equality and inclusion among all people and by sharing personal stories. Based in Detroit it has been expelled from Catholic facilities by the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. Undaunted it vows to continue advocating for the welcome and full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the Catholic Church and for justice and equality for the many LGBTQ+ people in churches schools and other workplaces. </div>

Love Always Wins Fundraising Campaign

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