Cyndi Lauper to U.S. Senate: Don’t Throw Out 40% of our Country’s Homeless Youth
Cyndi Lauper has written an open letter to the US Senate urging them to reauthorize protections for homeless youth – complete with a non-discrimination clause for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth.
Bill to Protect all Homeless Youth Introduced in U.S. House
Today, Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-8) and Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) introduced H.R. 1779, the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA). The reauthorization recognizes the needs of all young … Read More
Meet the 2015 True Fellows!
Back in February, we opened up the application process for our inaugural True Fellowship program – an initiative to offer young people the unique opportunity to create, develop, and execute a six-month project to contribute to the ongoing vision of … Read More
Celebrating Transgender Visibility Today and Every Day
On this International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the lives of our transgender friends, family, and leaders – and recognize the courage it takes to live openly. We’re excited to hear from our friend Gia on what transgender visibility … Read More
Dear U.S. Senate: No One Has the Right to Discriminate.
Some groups are actively lobbying to discriminate against the 40% of homeless youth who identify as identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. We can stop them.
Senators Leahy and Collins Bring RHYA Reauthorization to the Senate Floor
Today, Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) urged the Senate to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA), our nation’s only federal law that specifically funds vital services for youth experiencing homelessness. The bipartisan reauthorization bill includes a … Read More
Don’t let the Senate Throw Away 40% of America’s Homeless Youth
Our co-founder Cyndi Lauper is calling for federally funded protections for all youth experiencing homelessness – regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity: “What kind of future do we have in store if we do not care for all … Read More
Laying a Foundation of Faith and Family with FreedHearts
We met Susan and Rob Cottrell, founders of FreedHearts, at the Gay Christian Network Conference back in January. FreedHearts works to support Christian parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) children, and offer them resources to “help parents reconcile … Read More
Announcing New Initiative to Prevent LGBTQ Youth Homelessness
We’re thrilled to announce today the beginning stages of implementation of the LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Prevention Initiative, a first-of-its-kind effort to identify successful strategies to ensure that no young person is left without a home because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Inclusive Bipartisan Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Today, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to provide vital services to youth experiencing homelessness.
Providing a “Bridge for Youth” in Minnesota
Kristan Clow is the Youth and Community Outreach Manager at The Bridge for Youth, a Minneapolis-based organization that serves youth experiencing homelessness. Emily Dunn, our Program Associate, spoke with Kristan about the work The Bridge is doing for youth in Minnesota. … Read More
Protecting Youth in Our Nation’s Capital
You may have heard the recent story about Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year old girl of transgender experience, who ended her life in December. In her suicide note (which she posted to Tumblr), Leelah said that her parents refused to accept … Read More
40 of the Forty: AC
AC is many things (a singer, a student, a social activist) and AC is in many places (Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, and Spain, to name a few). It’d be an understatement to say she is driven.
True Views: Youth Advocate Daniella Carter on Transgender Day of Remembrance and more!
// Post by True Colors Fund. Every year, we set aside November 20 as a day to remember and commemorate our transgender friends and family members who lost their lives due to violence and rejection. This year’s International Transgender Day … Read More
Light a Candle for All Homeless Youth.
We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with Covenant House International on their Candlelight Vigil to Honor All Homeless Youth! On Thursday, November 20th from 6 to 7 pm, young people and supporters will gather in Times Square (43 St … Read More
True Colors Fund and Covenant House International Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
Today, the True Colors Fund and Covenant House International, the largest network of shelters for homeless youth across North and Central America, announced a groundbreaking partnership to ensure safe, inclusive, and affirming beds for the disproportionate number of lesbian, gay, … Read More