In 2015, my first APsA meeting changed my life forever. However, as many of you know by now, for many individuals, the annual in-person meetings can be cost-prohibitive.
In partnership with APsA, RESTEM has so far been able to help 23 individuals attend this incredible event.
Here are some (de-identified) excerpts from our partners over the last 3 years :
"I've been wanting to reach out to ask for support but the shame has been overwhelming..."
"We have been invited to present, but we simply don't know how we will afford airfare..."
"I've always wanted to attend an APsA conference- it has been a dream of mine, and it's finally driving distance from where I live! Is there any way RESTEM could help cover the registration fee?"
The 2026 meeting will be held from Jan 27- Feb 1 , 2026.
More details can be found here :
Ways you can help
1. APsA's Colleague Outreach Opportunity Program - If you are already an APsA member, simply email your name and the address you have registered with APsA to equitywithdignity@gmail.com, and RESTEM will help you sponsor a first time attendee for free!
2. Contribute to an individual's airfare, registration fee, or lodging by
DONATING HERE.
(Please make sure to put in comments 'for 2026 APsA meeting')
3. Lodging : Offer to host an attendee in San Francisco by emailing us at equitywithdignity@gmail.com
HOW IT WORKS
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We collect your generous donations.
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Our partners approach us with their request (eg, Dawn would like $850 to cover airfare expenses, Xander would like $750 to cover lodging, Tenzing would like $300 to cover registration, and so on and so forth).
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Our partnership panel reviews the request.
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We help out our partners the best we can.
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One day, our partners pay it forward.
