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 :
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"I've been wanting to reach out to ask for support but the shame has been overwhelming..."
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"We have been invited to present, but we simply don't know how we will afford airfare..."
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"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?"
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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')
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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.
