About Us
History:
queercasa (purposely lowercase) began as a grassroots organization formed by three queer Imperial county residents who knew the need for the first open minded, secular space that could provide access to resources to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Imperial County.
Mission:
We provide an environment for queer people of Imperial County to be empowered, uplifted, and supported.
Vision:
We envision a world in which queer people can thrive and lead happy, fulfilling lives.
Guiding Principles
Respect
Treat everyone with respect
Dignity
Afford everyone the right to dignity
Honesty
Be honest and forthright in all engagement
Kindness
Afford everyone the right to dignity
Learning
Learning is essential to progress
Communication
Open and honest communication is key to successful resolve
Wellness
Always engage with whole wellness in mind
Safety
Engage in all work with safety and security
Open Mindedness
Reserve judgments when considering any point of view
Collaboration
Work together for the betterment of the whole
Foundational Principles
Community
Queer people of Imperial County are part of the everyday life and sustainability of the area. queercasa will bring queer people together to provide service to the community and find visibility and dignity in the place they call home.
Service
queercasa is a connection between the community and 2SLGBTQIA+ people of Imperial County. Queer people will be supported in providing service to our community.
Education
queercasa will provide open minded, well researched information to the Imperial County regarding 2SLGBTQIA+ social, cultural, environmental and political issues. queercasa will be a place where anyone can come for accurate, secular information regarding queer people.
Advocacy
queercasa will support the 2SLGBTQIA+ people of Imperial County by advocating for issues that impact our community.
We cannot achieve our mission without donor support!
No donation is too small.
queercasa is acknowledged by the federal and California state government
of the United States as a tax exempt non profit organization (501c3).