Support OURS IN THE USA

Help us protect and empower the Russian-speaking LGBTQI+ community in the United States.

Every donation – financial or in-kind – helps save lives, provide safety, and build spaces where people can be themselves.

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Why Your Support Matters

OURS IN THE USA is a registered nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-3556228).
Your contribution directly supports LGBTQI+ refugees, asylum seekers, and detainees.
We provide humanitarian aid, legal support, community programs, and advocacy for those escaping persecution and discrimination.

You can make a secure online donation using our Zeffy form below.
Zeffy is a 100% free platform for nonprofits — all contributions go directly to OURS IN THE USA with no fees or hidden costs.

When submitting your donation, you can also choose to add an optional contribution to Zeffy to help support their free service for charitable organizations.

After completing your donation, you’ll be able to access your Donor Account – a secure personal dashboard where you can:

  • view your donation history,
  • download official tax receipts for IRS reporting,
  • and access confirmation letters for immigration or court use.

If you represent another nonprofit or charitable organization, we recommend registering with Zeffy using our referral link — it’s a reliable, IRS-compliant platform designed to help 501(c)(3) organizations manage donations safely and transparently.

We gratefully accept in-kind donations that help support LGBTQI+ individuals in crisis situations, including:

  • New shoes and warm outerwear
  • Mobile phones and SIM cards for those in need
  • Hygiene kits and personal care products
  • Blankets, towels, and bedding
  • Grocery and transportation gift cards
  • Furniture and household items for our shelter
  • Computers, laptops, tablets, and office equipment
  • Non-perishable food (by prior agreement)

If you wish to donate large items or equipment, please contact us at: [email protected]

If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to:
OURS IN THE USA
and mail it to:
19535 Nordhoff St., Apt. 636, Northridge, CA 91324

Please include a short note with:
your full name,
email address,
and mailing address (optional),

so we can send you an official donation acknowledgment letter and a tax-deductible receipt.

Monthly Giving

Become a sustaining partner of OURS IN THE USA.
Your monthly donation helps us respond quickly to urgent requests, support legal cases, and assist people starting new lives in safety.

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Housing and Shelter Assistance

We are seeking temporary and long-term housing options for LGBTQI+ individuals who have lost their homes, been released from immigration detention, or face unsafe conditions.

You can help in several ways:

Provide Housing

If you own or manage a home, apartment, or room and can temporarily host an individual or family, we’ll provide full coordination and documentation.

Sponsor Rent

You may fully or partially cover rent for a shelter participant. This type of support is crucial for people rebuilding their lives in safety.

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We provide full reporting and tax-deductible documentation for all housing contributions and coordinate logistics directly with our program participants.