Future work

This page covers the plans of RUSA LGBTQ+ (now QARAVAN) as stated in its 2023 Annual Report. In that report, the organization described itself as rapidly developing as a newly registered nonprofit and as working on strengthening its community to have a more powerful voice at the policy level.

Policy and advocacy

We intend to regularly participate in legislative advocacy alongside our colleagues at the New York Immigration Coalition, New Pride Agenda, and other organizations, to fight for the rights of asylum seekers, LGBTQ+ immigrants, and all other underprivileged groups in New York City and worldwide.

Volunteers and policies

• Expand the number of volunteers through outreach and specialized training
• Increase our capacity to connect more community members with volunteers in Rainbow Connections
• Continue developing internal policies and procedures, particularly regarding our communication strategy and policies
• Build an advisory committee to assist with external partnerships and fundraising

Programs and fundraising

We plan to expand our programming around workforce development, mental health support, and innovative community building. We will work to improve our fundraising capacity, as well as our messaging and communication.