Broadway playwright Marc Acito (George Takei’s Allegiance) and composer-lyricist Amy Engelhardt (Grammy-nominated The Bobs) are experimenting with a new model to address youth homelessness, what they call a “waterfall of win.” This June, 100% of the ticket sales from their … Read More
The True Colors Fund is proud to announce its 2017 class of True Fellows! The True Fellowship program offers young people the opportunity to collaborate on and execute a six-month project to contribute to the ongoing vision of ending lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, … Read More
On Sunday April 30th, Congress reached an agreement on the FY17 omnibus budget bill including funding for key housing and runaway and homeless youth programs providing funding for these key programs through September 30, 2017. Here are 5 True … Read More
We’re excited and honored to announce that we’ve been selected as a beneficiary of the 2017 Cabaret Series in Provincetown, MA this summer at The Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Theatre, Cabaret Room, and Town Hall Auditorium. Organized by producer Rick … Read More
Did you know that in a national survey of youth homelessness service providers, 99% reported serving LGBTQ young people in their programs? That means LGBTQ young people don’t always seek support from LGBTQ-specific service providers. It’s now more important than ever … Read More
Broadway playwright Marc Acito (George Takei’s Allegiance) and composer/lyricist Amy Engelhardt (Grammy noms The Bobs) found a way to address youth homelessness through what they call a “waterfall of win.” This June, 100% of the ticket sales from their rock musical … Read More
Did you know that it is becoming a common practice for libraries across the country to hire social workers? Already a central fixture in most communities, libraries are are fast becoming more like community centers, connecting patrons to various life-sustaining resources. … Read More
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to ensure that every LGBTQ young person feels welcome and safe wherever they go – especially when seeking support. Far too often, youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, … Read More
The True Colors Fund and Covenant House International are proud to announce that the True Inclusion Assessment to increase lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) inclusion has been completed throughout Covenant House’s 16 U.S.-based sites. Covenant House International … Read More
The True Colors Fund is excited to announce that we’re partnering with Arbor Circle and the Safe Impact Community Group to create a strategic plan to address LGBT youth homelessness in Grand Rapids, MI. Over the past year, a diverse … Read More