To end youth homelessness, the ideas of young people with lived experience must be heard and respected. Youth who’ve experienced homelessness are experts – because they’ve actually lived it! That’s why, this week, the National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH) is … Read More
This week, we’re in our nation’s capitol collaborating with young leaders and adult partners at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness. Organized by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the conference features a combination of presentations, panel discussions, interactive learning … Read More
As someone who has experienced homelessness, I feel it is my duty to pull others up with me. Not duty as in, “I have to,” but duty as in “I want to.” True Fellow Anthony Anderson is using technology to … Read More
We’re excited to announce the winner of the 2017 40 to None Summit Challenge – which gives one lucky 40 to None Network member free registration to our annual Summit! Tyler Harmon, Project Coordinator of the Veterans First Program at Friendship Place in … Read More
Meeting people where they’re at. One person at a time. It’s a pretty simple idea: When service providers are welcoming, inclusive, and safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, young people are more likely to get the support … Read More
LGBTQ youth, particularly those of color, face discrimination. Nearly 40% of incarcerated girls identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and 85-90% of incarcerated lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are youth of color. Overall, the percentage of … Read More
On Sunday, June 25, the True Colors Fund and our family, friends, and supporters marched in NYC Pride! The sun was shining, spirits were high, and the crowds were HUGE. It seemed like all of New York City came out … Read More
Why quality of life can bring equality. Our Co-Founder Cyndi Lauper sure had a busy week! After celebrating her birthday Wednesday and being honored as a Logo Trailblazer Friday, she appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to offer some words of … Read More
It’s with great excitement that we celebrate our Co-Founder Cyndi Lauper for being honored a 2017 Logo Trailblazer – which recognizes individuals and organizations at the forefront of the movement for equality. We’re so proud of Cyndi for everything she does … Read More
Join us for the 2017 NYC Pride March & Pride Fest We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 25 to raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth homelessness. We’re proud to say we’ll be marching in … Read More