Campaign for Southern Equality

Charity80% confidence

The Campaign for Southern Equality is an Asheville, North Carolina–based nonprofit organization that works across the U.S. South to advance full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ people.

Asheville, North Carolina, USA
southernequality.org

About Campaign for Southern Equality

The Campaign for Southern Equality (often abbreviated as CSE) is a nonprofit advocacy and service organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, focused on advancing full LGBTQ equality across the American South. Founded in 2011, it conducts legal advocacy, community organizing, direct services, grassroots grantmaking, public education, and cultural programs aimed at improving the lives and rights of LGBTQ individuals in a region where legal protections are often limited.([devex.com](https://www.devex.com/organizations/campaign-for-southern-equality-118267?utm_source=openai))

A charge with a descriptor like "PY *CSE ASHEVILLE USA" is likely tied to a donation, event registration, merchandise purchase, or other contribution processed on behalf of the Campaign for Southern Equality. CSE sells branded merchandise and accepts online donations to support its programs, and it is explicitly headquartered in Asheville, NC, which matches the descriptor.([southernequality.org](https://southernequality.org/shop-cse/?utm_source=openai)) The "PY *" portion is consistent with a payment-processor-style prefix and not the actual merchant name, so the true merchant is CSE itself.

If you do not recognize this charge, start by checking your email (including spam) for receipts from the Campaign for Southern Equality or southernequality.org around the transaction date. You can also review any recent online donations or merchandise orders you initiated in support of LGBTQ causes in the South. If questions remain, contact CSE directly via the contact information on their website and provide the date, amount, and last four digits of the card used so they can locate the transaction. If you still believe the charge is fraudulent after speaking with them, reach out to your card issuer to dispute the transaction and request a new card number.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Campaign for Southern Equality.

  1. PY *CSE ASHEVILLE USA : DEBIT AUTHORIZATION Aug28 05:25a 3610

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge labeled "PY *CSE ASHEVILLE" on my card statement?

This descriptor most likely refers to a donation, merchandise purchase, or event-related payment processed for the Campaign for Southern Equality, a nonprofit based in Asheville, North Carolina. The "PY *" portion indicates the payment processor, while "CSE Asheville" refers to the Campaign for Southern Equality itself.

What types of payments to the Campaign for Southern Equality typically show up as card charges?

Charges may come from one-time or recurring donations, ticket or registration fees for events, or purchases of CSE-branded merchandise such as T‑shirts, buttons, or posters sold to support their LGBTQ equality work in the South.([southernequality.org](https://southernequality.org/shop-cse/?utm_source=openai))

How can I confirm whether this CSE Asheville charge is legitimate?

Search your email for receipts from the Campaign for Southern Equality or southernequality.org around the transaction date, and check any donation confirmations from fundraising platforms you’ve used. You can also log into any donor or event-registration account you have with them to review your giving history, then contact CSE directly with the date and amount to verify the charge.

How do I cancel or change a recurring donation to the Campaign for Southern Equality?

If you set up a recurring donation, locate your original confirmation email, which typically includes a manage-donation or update-billing link. If you can’t find it, use the contact form or email address listed on southernequality.org to request that staff look up your donor record and stop or modify the recurring payment schedule.

How can I request a refund for a CSE Asheville transaction I don’t recognize or made in error?

Contact the Campaign for Southern Equality via the support or contact details on their website and provide your name, the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of the card. Explain whether the payment was in error or unrecognized; they can review the record and, if appropriate, issue a refund or provide documentation. If you still believe it’s unauthorized, follow up with your card issuer to dispute the charge.

Could this CSE Asheville charge be an authorization hold?

Most CSE-related donations or merchandise purchases are processed as settled transactions rather than holds, but some payment platforms may briefly place a pending authorization before finalizing the charge. Pending authorizations typically drop off or convert to a final posted transaction within a few days; if a pending line item disappears without posting, it was likely just a temporary hold.

What are common amounts for Campaign for Southern Equality charges?

Common amounts include round-number donation tiers (for example, $10, $25, $50, or higher one-time or monthly gifts) and merchandise or event totals that may include sales tax and processing fees. Compare the amount on your statement to any recent online donations or purchases you remember making in support of LGBTQ equality efforts.

How can I contact the Campaign for Southern Equality about a billing question?

Visit southernequality.org and use the listed contact email, phone number, or contact form to reach their staff. When you contact them, have your transaction date, amount, card type, and the statement descriptor (for example, "PY *CSE ASHEVILLE") ready so they can quickly locate and explain the charge.

This merchant is in the Charity category

Browse all

Related Merchants

St John Ambulance
St Luke's Church
Sacred Heart Mission
Shoalhaven Business Chamber
Shirdi Baba Society Sydney Ltd

Compare Campaign for Southern Equality

vsSt John AmbulancevsSt Luke's ChurchvsSacred Heart Mission

Got more mystery charges?

Paste your bank statement codes and we'll tell you exactly who charged you.

Find out who charged you