NEW: Introducing a brand new Learning Community!
Same Learning Community, New Look! Because learning should be user-friendly. Over the past 5 years, over 6,000 individuals have accessed our online learning community to take a variety of courses or download our toolkits. These folks have engaged in community-wide … Read More
True Colors United for Asian-Americans.
We call for justice for victims of racist violence. True Colors United joins the people of Atlanta, Asian-Americans, and allies in mourning the victims of Tuesday’s shooting – in which eight people were killed. Six of the people killed were … Read More
We Scored All 50 States (and DC) on Their Efforts to End Youth Homelessness.
Introducing the New State Index on Youth Homelessness. The State Index on Youth Homelessness evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness. Today, True Colors United and the National … Read More
HUD to Expand Housing Discrimination Protections to LGBTQ People
HUD says: “Fair Housing Act protects LGBTQ people.” For the first time, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans will be protected from housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. It’s been a long road getting here, so … Read More
VICTORY: Massive Public Backlash Helps Stop Anti-Trans HUD Rule Change
A House Is More Than A Home, It Saves Lives. The following post is co-authored by True Colors United and the National Center for Transgender Equality and originally appeared on Medium. What if we told you that one rule was … Read More
WATCH NOW: The True Colors Fellowship Docu-Series.
Go behind the scenes of the 2020-21 True Colors Fellowship. This year, the True Colors Fellows are working on a Training Series on LGBTQ youth homelessness. Register now! It’s going to be awesome. For the first time ever, we’re sharing … Read More
YOU’RE INVITED: A new training series from the True Colors Fellows.
You have the chance to take part in something great! The 2020-2021 True Colors Fellows are proud to announce a new training series run by youth for youth and adult service providers! Because you’re a busy person, we’re offering each … Read More
True Colors United Welcomes Jasmine Hayes to Our Board of Directors
Jasmine brings expertise in capacity building and strategic vision to the True Colors United Board. Jasmine has been a key partner of True Colors United for over 6 years. Serving as Deputy Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, … Read More
Breaking Down Biden’s 1st Day: Executive Orders on LGBTQ & Racial Equity
President Biden’s first day had big consequences for our mission to end homelessness among LGBTQ youth. “Every person should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear, no matter who they are or whom … Read More
True Colors United Against Fascism.
True Colors United Urges Action to Ensure Safety of People Experiencing Homelessness in Communities Threatened by Political Violence With ongoing activity surrounding the election and the recent insurrection at the US Capitol, True Colors United stands against fascism – the … Read More
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Make an Impact With Your Shopping
For a limited time, these awesome companies are supporting True Colors United’s work to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. How (else) can you support True Colors United this holiday season? We’re honored to partner with companies and organizations that are also … Read More
True Colors United & the UN Human Rights Office Say: “Housing is a Human Right!”
It’s the first-ever global campaign on LGBTIQ+ youth homelessness. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning (LGBTIQ+) youth exist everywhere – in every country, city, and community on our planet. To end LGBTIQ+ youth homelessness, we need to build … Read More
We’re at a Critical Moment to End Youth Homelessness.
Youth experiencing homelessness – who are disproportionately lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ), Black, Brown, and Indigenous – have been hit hard by Covid-19. These are the most resilient young people in America. But think about it: How … Read More
Take It From a Covid First-Responder: We Can’t Leave Youth Experiencing Homelessness Behind
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday – a day to support the causes that are important to us. In addition to working at True Colors United, I’m a first-responder at my local hospital. Take it from me… youth experiencing homelessness are being … Read More
Only 13% of European Homeless Services Provide Specialized Services for LGBTIQ Youth
True Colors United’s new report with FEANTSA report reveals huge gap between need and provision in Europe. To mark LGBTIQ History Month, FEANTSA, True Colors United, and the Silberman Center for Sexuality and Gender released our report Perceptions: Findings from … Read More
#ShowYourTrueColors on Tiktok with Cyndi Lauper!
For LGBTQ+ History Month (October) and National Coming Out Day (October 11), Tiktok and True Colors United are launching a campaign challenging users to #ShowYourTrueColors. Showing your true colors means celebrating all the things that make you unique. Through the … Read More