The 40 of the 40 list highlights 40 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who have experiences with homelessness.
We’re excited to release our 3rd annual 40 of the 40 list, which spotlights the ambitions and resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who have experiences with homelessness – and provides young people with opportunities to be engaged in our work nationally and within their home communities. The goal of 40 of the 40 is to inspire hope and help reduce the stigma often associated with housing instability and homelessness.
LGBTQ youth comprise up to 40% of all homeless youth in the United States, yet only 7% of the general youth population. 40 of the 40 features young people from across the country, from small towns to major cities, demonstrating that LGBTQ youth homelessness is a nationwide issue. Nominated by homeless youth service providers, social workers, educators, and adult mentors, each young person was interviewed by the True Colors Fund team – speaking for themselves in a world that too often tries to speak for them.