True Colors United implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.

Our research shows that 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ, despite accounting for only 7% of the youth population in the United States.

Research & Reports
True Colors United strives to provide a variety of research, resources, and toolkits to further assist individuals, communities, and organizations to help guide the way towards their ultimate mission.

Toolkits
A variety of toolkits thoughtfully put together to assist with understanding different topics as well as ways to individuals to strive to make a difference both personally and within the community or their organizations. These include the Racial Equity Toolkit, the Inclusion Toolkit, Youth Action Toolkit, and more.

Job Board
Professional opportunities available outside of True Colors United-- professional opportunities available with other organizations (outside of True Colors United) in the hopes of getting more people with lived expertise in the national movement to end youth homelessness and, since we are multifaceted and dynamic beings, into other fields that may be of interest.

Black Lives Action Center
Young people experiencing homelessness, who are disproportionately Black, Brown, and LGBTQ, regularly experience violence at the hands of the police.
Show and prove that Black lives matter.
Latest Stories
Shared Vision of Liberation
07Dec2023
As we approach the end of another remarkable year at True Colors United, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible… Read more
“Violence against oppressed communities and identities is directly linked to the normalization of the systematic dehumanization of groups of people… Read more
As November begins, we come together to observe National Homeless Youth Awareness Month with unwavering determination to ensure every young… Read more
TCU Opposes Amendment HR.4280
10Oct2023
For months, Congress and the White House have been in opposition on FY2024's budget asks. Until the last minute, many… Read more
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