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From July 24-28, we had the opportunity to work in-person with our partners at KJHouse on the ground in Nairobi.  In a world where the struggle for LGBTQ+ liberation knows no borders, True Colors United is increasingly asking the question, … Read More

The Youth Action Summit has drawn to a close, leaving us brimming with inspiration and hope for a brighter future. From empowering discussions to hands-on workshops, we’ve harnessed the power of advocacy like never before. We’ve built connections, shared stories, … Read More

These awesome companies are supporting True Colors United’s work to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. Many of the products here are limited edition and only available this June, so get shopping while supplies last!     Cirque “Chrysalis” Nail Polish This … Read More

  True Colors United is deeply disturbed and outraged by the murder of Jordan Neely on Monday, May 1, 2023 on the F train in Manhattan. Neely was crying out, “I don’t have food, I don’t have a drink, I’m … Read More

Here at True Colors United, we know that making a commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion is an active choice that becomes an ongoing journey. The desire and passion to further our equity work is an incredibly brave and … Read More

  Call or email Jeff Reinbold, Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks and tell him to stop the eviction: 202-245-4661; [email protected]   For the last few years, cities and states across the United States have issued encampment raids … Read More

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to announce True Colors United’s newest staff! Announcing Shahera Hyatt as the New Program Director of Youth Action Shahera Hyatt is the new Program Director of Youth Action at True Colors United, focused on centering … Read More

True Colors United is deeply disturbed by the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis, Tennessee. We extend our sincere sympathies to everyone impacted by yet another Black life taken this way. When we launched … Read More

Desde su fundación, True Colors United siempre se ha comprometido a ser un reflejo de las comunidades que apoyamos. Logramos esto no solo escuchando las necesidades que los miembros de la comunidad comparten directamente con nosotros, sino también trabajando junto … Read More

From its founding, True Colors United has always been committed to being a reflection of the communities we support. We’ve achieved this by not only listening to the needs directly shared with us by community members, but also by working … Read More

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to announce True Colors United’s next Chief Executive Officer: Dylan Waguespack! We are excited to see the great things Dylan will do leading the organization as he assumes the role today. Dylan has been on … Read More

Waguespack To Be Only Transgender Leader Of A National Homelessness and Housing Justice Organization Today, True Colors United’s Board of Directors announced Dylan Waguespack as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Waguespack, who has been serving as Chief Policy Officer … Read More

This dangerous and extreme decision overturns 50 years of precedent and will have a devastating impact on youth experiencing homelessness. True Colors United condemns today’s Supreme Court decision to overturn the Constitutional right to an abortion. The burden of this … Read More

For a limited time, these awesome companies are supporting True Colors United’s work to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. This Pride month, True Colors United is honored to partner with companies and organizations that are equally dedicated to preventing and ending … Read More

Overturning Roe v Wade will have devastating effects on people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people experiencing homelessness. Update: On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – erasing the Constitutional right to an abortion. When … Read More

A statement from True Colors United and members of the National Youth Forum on Homelessness on the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson: In a time when anti-LGBTQ legislation is sweeping the nation, a Supreme Court decision … Read More