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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

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

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

Let’s Make LGBTQ History. We’re kicking off LGBTQ History Month with some amazing news: Silk is matching all gifts through the month of October! That means EVERY donation is doubled. Make a donation today: truecolorsunited.org/silk Posted by True Colors United … Read More

In just six years, Twiggy has transformed the movement to end LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. When it comes to hats, Twiggy Pucci Garçon has worn many… – at True Colors United, as a creator, and as a person with impeccable fashion … Read More

Tell Trump & HUD: “Housing Saves Lives.” Yesterday morning, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published their new anti-trans shelter rule, which would eliminate protections for transgender people accessing HUD-funded services. Today, the public comment period on this … Read More

Proposed HUD rule change would eliminate protections for transgender people accessing homelessness services. In an almost unbelievable move during a global public health crisis, the Trump administration is yet again setting their sights on gutting protections for our transgender siblings. … Read More

Supreme Court Says: “LGBTQ Rights!” The Supreme Court today ruled federal law forbids employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. In other words: As of this morning, it is illegal in every single state across the … 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

It is our duty to fight for our freedom.  It is our duty to win.  We must love each other and support each other.  We have nothing to lose but our chains. ― Assata Shakur   The following is a … Read More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6gAFC1fwQ&list=PLYKlt9IsLR6SORxhI9yK7qogEZpnyagrA&index=1 On #TrueColorsDay, We Sent a Unified Message to Congress: “Don’t Leave Youth Experiencing Homelessness Out of the Response to COVID-19.” Members of Congress Made Public Commitments to Protect LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness. On April 29, 2020 folks across the … Read More

Want the Invite to Cyndi’s #TrueColorsDay event? Take Action NOW. #TrueColorsDay is right around the corner! On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, hundreds of thousands of us will come together (virtually) to take action to protect the health and rights of … Read More

All Together, All Alone: April 20, 3pm ET / 12pm PT In response to COVID-19, we at the National Youth Forum on Homelessness decided that we needed to create a space to connect with other youth and young adults all … Read More

Tell Congress: “Youth experiencing homelessness need coronavirus relief.” We know there’s a lot of uncertainty right now, but there are still ways you can make a difference. Join us in telling our elected officials: “Don’t leave youth experiencing homelessness out of … Read More

Thank you for everything you do. To frontline workers and service provider staff, thank you for your work to make sure that people experiencing homelessness are getting the help they need during this pandemic. Your hard work is seen and valued. … Read More

Coronavirus affects us all. We’ll get through it together. From all of us at True Colors United, we send our best during this challenging time and express our gratitude for everyone doing life-saving work on the ground. People experiencing homelessness, including … Read More