Come together to uplift the LGBTQIA+ community with handwritten notes of affirmation and encouragement.These messages will be shared by community centers as bright beacons of hope, reminding recipients that they are seen, valued, and deeply supported—especially in these challenging times.

You Matter Every Day is a grassroots, volunteer-led project launched in February 2025 by psychologist Dr. Anne Walter (sister of former BJC President Sandra Walter). Born from a desire to respond with love and action in the face of rising hostility toward the LGBTQIA+ community, the project uses the simple power of words to spread compassion. So far, over 25 organizations in 16 states have requested more than 1,500 uplifting notes.

We'll provide wine, cheese, and a playlist full of good vibes to keep things groovy while you write.

Supplies needed: If you’d like to help underwrite materials for this project, please purchase them from this Amazon Wish List by Tuesday, May 6 and they’ll be shipped in time for the event. 

Can’t make it? Use the Wish List above to send supplies.

Want to write notes from home? Email Sandra4bjc@gmail.com, and let project organizer Sandra Walter know you would like the information to write notes from home to send to a community center.  This is a great home project for families!

Please RSVP for May 8 below.