Thank you for subscribing!

  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

Take our NEW Youth Action Course! We’re proud to announce the launch of our brand new Youth Action Course! The Youth Action Course is a resource for all young people to advocate for themselves and their communities. It includes the … Read More

True Colors United is proud to offer educational and advocacy support. True Colors United is dedicated to providing free educational and advocacy support about LGBTQ youth homelessness. Whether you’re a service provider, an activist, or just want to learn more, … Read More

True Colors United is proud to launch our Racial Equity Toolkit – for the youth homelessness movement and beyond. “You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all … Read More

Dear Friends: It has been 15 years since I started my journey to co-found True Colors United with my dear friends Cyndi Lauper and Lisa Barbaris. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to lead and grow True Colors United … Read More

Cyndi Lauper Honors Lewis’ Leadership, Grace, and Friendship Gregory Lewis, True Colors United Executive Director and CEO, announced today that he will be stepping down from his founding role on June 30, 2022. A longtime advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read More

On October 11, 2021, 25-year-old Mel Robert Groves was shot to death in Jackson, Mississippi. None of us knew Mel Groves, but he was one of us. A young Black trans man who struggled to stay housed, a farmer and … Read More

Late in the evening on August 26, the Supreme Court blocked the CDC’s most recent temporary eviction moratorium in a 6-3 ruling. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) had issued the new moratorium in late July after the previous moratorium expired … Read More

Our Storyteller Series is a professional development opportunity open to young people and service providers interested in expanding their skills in youth homelessness messaging. There is no understating the power of storytelling. The stories we tell shape the way we … Read More

At midnight on Saturday, July 31, the federal government’s eviction moratorium ended – putting millions of low-income households at risk of eviction, housing instability, and homelessness.

Commits $250K Contribution to True Colors United New York, NY, July 12, 2021 – Today, Marriott International, Inc. and True Colors United announced their expanded support to help end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer/questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Over … Read More

Thank you. As Pride Month comes to a close, now is the time to reflect on our history and look to the future. True Colors United couldn’t have made it this far without you. The past year has presented us … Read More

What does pride mean to you? Just like our community, Pride contains multitudes. What do we mean by that? To us, Pride is: A time to celebrate yourself – and a time to celebrate your community. A time to recognize … 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

Celebrate Pride with an Inclusion Toolbox! Every year True Colors United sends out Inclusion Toolboxes to homeless youth service provider organizations. Sign your organization up for the Learning Community by June 15th to receive a FREE toolbox to help support your … Read More

Happy Pride! Pride Month is a time to celebrate all the unique things that make you you! Yet LGBTQ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ peers. Let’s create a world where all young people are … Read More

Ever find yourself in charge of a project with no idea where to start? Us too. Our new course can help! True Colors United is pleased to announce the release of our much-anticipated new course, Project Management for Communities. This … Read More

A survey of 71 organizations across 32 European countries finds that over 60% have worked with LGBTIQ youth experiencing homelessness. A report published today, based on a survey by ILGA-Europe in association with True Colors United, and the Silberman Center … Read More

What if we told you, that one rule was the difference between thousands of people having housing or not? Pretty unbelievable, right? Well it could have been a reality under the Trump administration’s attacks against trans people. This Anti-Trans shelter … Read More

True Colors United is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Youth Action Toolkit. We developed our brand new Youth Action Toolkit alongside members of the National Youth Forum on Homelessness to make sure it covers everything a young … Read More

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

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

  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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

The Trump Administration is trying to make it okay for homelessness services to discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, and religion. We won’t let that happen. In late 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) … Read More

Youth homelessness is a national issue – and some states are addressing it better than others. For the second year in a row, True Colors United and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty have partnered to release the … Read More

This year’s Home for the Holidays lineup features Belinda Carlisle, Billy Porter, Marilyn Manson, King Princess, Kesha, and many more… Tuesday, December 10 | The NOVO at L.A. Live | Los Angeles, CA 2019 marks our 9th annual Cyndi Lauper … Read More

We’re excited to welcome Dylan Waguespack to True Colors United as our new Public Policy and External Affairs Director! Dylan comes to True Colors United from a diverse background in nonprofit, public policy, and communications. Dylan is based out of … Read More

The Trump Administration just said it’s okay for homelessness services to discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, and religion. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced their intention to immediately suspend … Read More

Tuesday, December 10 | The NOVO at L.A. Live True Colors United and our co-founder Cyndi Lauper are excited to announce that our annual Home for the Holidays concert is coming to L.A. this year! The concert will happen at … Read More

True Colors United’s Statement on the White House report, “The State of Homelessness in America.” On Monday, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released a report titled “The State of Homelessness in America.” The report argues for major policy … Read More

That’s a wrap! Here’s what happened at the 2019 Impact Summit. This year’s theme, UNITY + ACTION = IMPACT, came to life in Washington, DC. Here are some highlights: Dominique Jackson taught us to “lead with kindness.” Dominique Jackson, star … Read More

Meet Osimiri Sprowal: The 2019 True Colors Innovation Fellow. “Maybe I have a cane, because I was born to part seas.”- “Sacred Illness,” a Poem by me My name is Osimiri Sprowal, and I am the 2019 True Colors Innovation … Read More

Meet Daeon Tyree: The 2019 True Colors Production Fellow. My name is Daeon Tyree, I’m twenty-two years of age, and the DMV is where I call home (that’s DC, Maryland & Virginia for those of you who don’t know)! I’ve … Read More

Impact Summit | September 4-5 | Washington, D.C. We’re thrilled to announce that Dominique Jackson, star of FX’s POSE, will be speaking at our Impact Summit. POSE features the largest cast of transgender actors ever assembled in a scripted show, … Read More

It’s called the Impact Summit for a reason. September 4-5 | Washington, D.C. The Impact Summit brings together real-life superheroes using their powers for good – that includes young people, service providers, advocates, funders, policymakers, and more! A lot of … Read More

Fellows partner with True Colors United staff on 6-month projects to address youth homelessness. Our 2019 class of Fellows is a passionate group of young people dedicated to ending lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth homelessness. This … Read More

Let’s build a future we can take pride in. We just wrapped up a Pride month for the history books. Not only has it been 50 years since the uprising at Stonewall, but New York City just hosted the biggest … Read More

Are your values “regurgitated,” or do you actually believe them? Think about the beliefs and ethics that are fundamental to how you live your life. Do you actually believe in them, or are they “regurgitated” – repeated without any deeper … Read More

  Bracelets and brushes and bears, oh my! These items support True Colors United’s work to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. This Pride month, True Colors United is honored to have partnered with companies and organizations that are equally dedicated to … Read More

50 years ago the Stonewall Riots helped ignite the movement for LGBTQ equality. How will you make a difference today? The Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, New York City were a turning point in the movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read More

We’re excited to announce our first keynote speaker [drumroll please…] Dr. Jama Shelton! True Colors United’s 2019 Impact Summit, held September 4 – 5 in Washington, DC, is going to be our biggest yet! Not only is the Impact Summit … Read More

Proposed HUD rule change would weaken protections for transgender people accessing homelessness services. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a proposed change to the Equal Access Rule. This would undermine protections for transgender people seeking … Read More

To end youth homelessness, the ideas of young people with lived experience must be heard and respected. There’s a few talking points I always go to about the National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH): that there’s twenty young people around … Read More

Family runs thicker than blood. In 1993, the United Nations declared May 15 the International Day of Families to highlight the importance of family to the fabric of society. Today, we’re emphasizing the many forms that family can take, especially … Read More

A #TrueColorsDay Recap | April 24, 2019 This #TrueColorsDay, thousands of people across the world showed their true colors by posting unselfies, spreading the word online, and getting active in their communities. Nearly 100 organizations partnered with us to rep … Read More

Is your safe space brave enough? Over the past few years, the phrase “safe space” has gained quite a bit of traction. Most broadly, it’s shorthand used to signal that the “space” in question, whether it’s a coffee shop or … Read More

Youth experiencing homelessness need your support. As Congress prepares to fund our government, members on the hill in D.C. circulate a “Dear Colleague” letter to build consensus for the programs they support. This year, U.S. Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) is … Read More

Register for the 2019 Impact Summit. September 4-5 | Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C. We’re so excited to announce the 2019 Impact Summit and we hope to see you there! This year’s theme is Unity + Action = Impact. We … Read More

Our new brand identity reinforces our commitment to the spirit of collaboration in developing long-term solutions to prevent and end youth homelessness. Over the past 10 years, we’ve learned that youth homelessness is a community issue. Young people have the … Read More

Big news has come from Capitol Hill as Congress passed a bipartisan FY19 budget deal, which was signed by the President, increasing funding for key homelessness programs. In particular, $80 million was included in the bill to further expand the … Read More

“We have the opportunity today, as a nation, to effectively address and ultimately end youth homelessness.” Yesterday, Justin Rush, the True Colors Fund’s Director of Public Policy, testified in front of the United States House of Representatives’ Committee on Financial … Read More

Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted the Trump administration’s request to begin implementing its discriminatory ban of military service by transgender people, putting the honorable service of thousands of … Read More

What’s Your New Year’s Resolution? Can you believe it’s already the end of January? There’s a good chance you resolved to make a difference this year. Whether you’re working to change your life or the world around you, the first … Read More

We’re excited to welcome Michelle Blassou to True Colors United, as our new Program Associate! Michelle comes to True Colors United from a background in tech and research, recently relocating to New York City from Montreal where she studied Geography … Read More

Kevin McDowell is Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer for AEG Happy new year! 2019 just started and we’ve already hit the ground running. We’re thrilled to announce the newest member of our Board of Directors, Kevin McDowell, who brings … Read More

Rivianna Hyatt has been a part of the True Colors Fund universe since 2015. In the years since then, she’s been a 40 of the 40 honoree, a True Colors Fellow, and a founding member of the National Youth Forum … Read More

What didn’t happen at Home for the Holidays? Cyndi Lauper and A$AP Rocky teamed up for a genre-bending duet, Natalie Merchant brought the house down with the sheer power of her voice and an acoustic guitar, and Sara Ramirez helped … Read More

When we founded the True Colors Fund 10 years ago, it was to help amplify the voices and experiences of those who were either pushed to the margins or excluded altogether – particularly young people who identify as lesbian, gay, … Read More

This November, the True Colors Fund is hosting its first-ever Prevention Challenge. November is National Runaway Prevention Month and the True Colors Fund is partnering with Philadelphia and Toronto to launch lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) cultural … Read More

We were honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of the 37th Annual Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run this year in NYC. Back in June, we joined Front Runners New York in Central Park to cheer on the runners, … Read More

86 LGBTQ and Youth Homelessness Organizations Sign Open Letter to Trump Administration: “Protect Transgender Lives” According to the New York Times, the Federal Government is considering narrowing the legal definition of gender to exclude transgender people. This threatens the civil … Read More

November is National Runaway Prevention Month National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) is led by the National Runaway Safeline with support from the Federal Government’s Family and Youth Services Bureau. This year’s theme is “Shine a Light”. NRPM is not only highlighting … Read More

Apply now, or nominate someone to be a 2019 True Colors Fellow! The time has come to begin selecting the 2019 True Colors Fellows! The True Colors Fellowship is a 6-month paid Fellowship that provides LGBTQ young people the opportunity … Read More

According to a new report from the New York Times, the Federal Government is considering narrowing the legal definition of gender to exclude transgender people. This threatens the civil rights of nearly two million people in this country. This new … Read More

Saturday, December 8 | 8pm ET | Beacon Theatre, NYC This year’s Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays, presented by Marriott International, will take place on Saturday, December 8 at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. Cyndi Lauper & … Read More

Congratulations to the 2018 True Award honorees! The Impact Summit isn’t just for learning and networking – it’s also a place to celebrate all the awesome people doing awesome things to prevent and end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, … Read More

After six months of hard work, the 2018 class of True Colors Fellows graduated at the Impact Summit in Atlanta. Each year, a group of young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) and have lived experience … Read More

Our new toolkit helps communities channel the power of project management. Back in June, we announced our partnership with the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF), which awarded the True Colors Fund a $150,000 grant to help communities operationalize how … Read More

Celebrate greatness at the Impact Summit Opening Reception! Hello all! I’m Alex Exum, the 2018 True Colors Production Fellow, and I am so honored to say that I will be co-producing Shaken Not Stirred: The Opening Reception at this year’s … Read More

Check out some of the hottest spots in “Hotlanta” during the Impact Summit! With this year’s Impact Summit right in downtown Atlanta, there’s plenty to do and see nearby! While the Summit is packed with learning and networking opportunities, you … Read More

True Colors Fellow Dehkontee Chanchan is updating our At the Intersections resource with new data and perspectives on LGBTQ youth homelessness. My name is Dehkontee Chanchan. I am 24 years old, I am a proud African American female, I’m a … Read More

Welcome, Dee! Some of you may already be familiar with Dee Balliet, who’s worked closely with the True Colors Fund since 2014 as a 40 of the 40 honoree and member of the National Youth Forum on Homelessness. Dee has … Read More

Access select content from our Impact Summit live online. Want to attend our Impact Summit, but can’t make it in person? We know not everyone can fit a whole conference into their busy lives, so we’re introducing the Virtual Impact … Read More

State of Out Youth will highlight the work that LGBTQ young people are doing to shape the future. “All organizing is science fiction. When organizers imagine a world without poverty, without war, without borders or prisons—that’s science fiction. They’re moving … Read More

The National Youth Forum on Homelessness welcomes 15 new members into its ranks. The National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH) is the country’s only youth–led advocacy body dedicated to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Forum members, all of whom have … Read More

Wondering if the True Colors Fund’s Impact Summit is right for you? (Spoiler: It is.) Each year, the True Colors Fund’s Impact Summit brings together hundreds of awesome people doing awesome things to prevent and end homelessness among lesbian, gay, … Read More

True Fellow Jae Lange is working to adapt the True Colors Online Learning Community into a mobile app. My name is Jae Lange. I’m a 24 year-old advocate from Richmond, Virginia and I’m the 2018 Innovation True Colors Fellow. This year, … Read More

The True Community Award honors one community that’s going above and beyond to end LGBTQ youth homelessness. Every year at the True Colors Fund’s Impact Summit, we’re proud to honor leaders working to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning … Read More

Announcing the 2018 Impact Summit Agenda October 3-4, 2018 | Atlanta, GA We’re excited to announce the agenda for this year’s Impact Summit! We’re dedicated to giving you the best Summit yet. And let me tell you… this year’s agenda delivers. The True … Read More

True Fellow Lele Exum is on a mission to end youth homelessness in the North Star state. My name is Lele Exum and I am thrilled to be this year’s Advocacy Fellow. Over the course of my fellowship, I will … Read More

Announcing the 2018 Impact Summit Breakout Sessions! October 3-4, 2018 | Atlanta, GA We’re excited to announce the breakout sessions for this year’s Impact Summit! The True Colors Fund’s Impact Summit, made possible by Tylenol PM®, is a unique two-day conversation that brings … Read More

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project (YHDP) is back for round 2! To help end youth homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $43 million to 11 communities through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) – … Read More

The State Index rates all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on effort to end youth homelessness. Developed as a partnership between the True Colors Fund and National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, the State Index on Youth Homelessness is: A … Read More

Pinellas County, FL is a community in action. For nearly two years, the True Colors Fund has been helping leaders in St. Petersburg/Pinellas County, FL prevent and end LGBTQ youth homelessness. Now, we’re very pleased to announce that the Pinellas … Read More

Tell your governor: “We can do better on youth homelessness.” Happy Independence Day from all of us at the True Colors Fund! However you celebrate, the 4th of July is a time to reflect on the progress we’ve made as … Read More

The State Index rates all 50 states and Washington, D.C. based on effort to end youth homelessness. The True Colors Fund is excited to present, in partnership with the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, the State Index on … Read More

At the True Colors Fund, we believe in meeting people where they’re at. Over the past ten years, we’ve partnered with countless service providers to help improve the lives of LGBTQ young people experiencing homelessness. One thing we saw time and … Read More

True Colors Fellows Collaborate on Six-Month Projects with the True Colors Fund Look out world – here come the True Colors Fellows! Our 2018 class of Fellows is an inspiring group of young people dedicated to ending lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, … Read More

Much has happened since Cyndi testified in front of Congress. Here’s a recap. Since our founding in 2008, the True Colors Fund has tirelessly advocated for programs and funding that improve the lives of runaway and homeless youth in America. … Read More

The True Colors Pride Challenge builds LGBTQ cultural inclusion in over 160 homelessness service providers nationally. This Pride month, we’re facilitating the True Colors Pride Challenge in four communities across the country, including: Brooklyn Public Library ~60 branches Goal: 1,200 … Read More

Our co-founder, Cyndi Lauper, has a new tee! Proceeds from each shirt support True Colors Fund and TIME’S UP, so join the fight for equality and get yours through our bio link or at omaze.com/cyndi A post shared by True … Read More

We’re Proud to Welcome Tylenol PM as Presenting Sponsor of the Impact Summit October 3-4 | Atlanta, GA We’re excited to announce that the 40 to None Summit is now the Impact Summit! We’re also proud to announce that TYLENOL®PM … Read More

We’re Using Project Management to End LGBTQ Youth Homelessness. Here’s How. We’re excited to share that the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) has awarded a $150,000 two-year grant to support our work to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read More

MeUndies and the True Colors Fund Team Up for Your 2018 Pride Undies We’re so excited to share that MeUndies is releasing a limited-edition design to support our work! Wear them with pride, knowing that your purchase supports our work … Read More

It’s Pride Month, and June 2018 marks the True Colors Fund’s 10th birthday. Can you believe it? 10 years ago, my eyes were opened to the fact that 40% of all youth who experience homelessness in America are lesbian, gay, … Read More

We met Beth through our partnership with Marriott International. The True Colors Fund is Marriott’s national partner for #LoveTravels – a campaign to benefit both the True Colors Fund and Casa Ruby, a Multicultural LGBTQ Center in Washington D.C. Casa … Read More

Our Executive Director & CEO Gregory stopped by the I Love My Wife podcast to talk about our work. Check it out! Learn more and tune-in at ilovemywifepodcast.com. 

A #TrueColorsDay Recap | April 25, 2018 A lot of incredible things happened on #TrueColorsDay. Like… a lot a lot. Thousands of people across the world helped spread the word, took unselfies to show their true colors, and got active … Read More

We’re honored to have the support of Vice President Joe Biden on #TrueColorsDay! It’s #TrueColorsDay! Are you ready? Joe Biden delivers the call to action: Hi, I’m Joe Biden. Today is #TrueColorsDay – a day to raise awareness about LGBTQ … Read More

Federal Budget Increases Funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs Big news has come from Capitol Hill as Congress passed a bipartisan budget deal for fiscal year 2018, which was just signed by the President, increasing funding for key homelessness … Read More

#TrueColorsDay | April 25, 2018 Prepare yourselfie… because #TrueColorsDay is happening April 25! #TrueColorsDay (formerly known as #40toNoneDay) is a national day to raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth homelessness, and to provide folks with simple ways to take action. … Read More

October 3 – 4, 2018 | Atlanta, GA We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our annual Impact Summit! The Impact Summit is a unique two-day conversation that brings together awesome people doing awesome things to address … Read More

“LGBT… LGBTQ… LGBTTIQQ2SA… What do these acronyms even mean?” Ever feel like people are speaking a different language when they talk about sexual orientation and gender identity? You’re not alone! It’s a complex topic, and it’s ok if you’re not … Read More

What are gender pronouns? Simply put, gender pronouns are the words we use to refer to people. You’re probably very familiar with the pronouns “he” and “she.” These terms fit some people, but not everyone identifies with them. Some people … Read More

“Why should lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth get special treatment?” “Shouldn’t we be trying to end homelessness for all youth?” “Why segregate?” Since the True Colors Fund was founded, people have been asking us the same … Read More

We’re exited to share that the application period for the FY 2017 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is now open! What is YHDP? YHDP is an initiative designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness in the United States. The U.S. … Read More

  It can’t be understated: visual cues are a powerful way to show LGBTQ youth that they are welcome. It’s the first step to connecting youth experiencing homelessness with the support they need. The diversity poster featured in our True … Read More

Please join with us today in taking urgent action on federal fiscal year 2018 funding. The continuing resolution that funds the federal government expires on 1/19/18 – just a few short days away! That means we have a closing window … Read More

What didn’t happen at Home for the Holidays? Jackson Browne and Cyndi Lauper teamed up for a duet of music legends, Cyndi sang a hardcore version of “Goonies” with punk-icon Laura Jane Grace, and Vivian Green helped Cyndi close out … Read More

We’ve mailed our True Inclusion Toolboxes to service providers across the U.S. Far too often, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people don’t get the support they need out of fear of discrimination. When service providers are welcoming, … Read More

People often call youth homelessness an “invisible issue.” Young people experiencing homelessness often don’t “seem” homeless, travel from place-to-place, and couch surf. It’s difficult to conduct an exact count of youth experiencing homelessness in the U.S. A new study from Chapin … Read More

True Color Fund and #ATTLiveProud Did you know that LGBT youth are 6x more likely to experience homelessness? We are supporting the True Colors Fund to #HelpLGBTYouth. Share this video and visit att.com/liveproud to learn more. #ATTLiveProud Posted by AT&T … Read More

The True Inclusion Toolbox will equip service providers with the tools they need to offer safe and affirming care for LGBTQ young people. Hey! True Philanthropy Fellow Bryson here to talk about the True Inclusion Toolbox, a free resource that … Read More

Every year at the 40 to None Summit, we’re proud to honor leaders working to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth homelessness. These dedicated individuals and communities are champions of our shared mission, give our movement … Read More

We’re so proud of our 2017 True Fellows, who just graduated at the 40 to None Summit in Philadelphia. Since May, these young advocates have been working alongside the True Colors Fund on an array of projects to end youth homelessness … Read More

True Fellow Paola Robles Desgarennes is developing a toolkit to help providers serve undocumented LGBTQ youth. Forced migration due to violence and poverty have contributed to the number of immigrants and refugees in the U.S. Once in the U.S., lesbian, … Read More

True Advocacy Fellow Quintay Knight is helping to evaluate all 50 states on their work to end youth homelessness. Ever since I could remember, I been taking care of myself. At the age of nine, I remember waiting after school … Read More

Our 40 to None Summit is a national gathering of awesome people doing awesome things to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. It’s all happening October 3-4 in Philadelphia, PA! The Summit includes interactive … Read More

What’s happening in Puerto Rico? Hurricane Maria has left Puerto Rico and its neighboring islands in the Caribbean devastated. The first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on Puerto Rico since 1932, Maria has caused massive shortages in food, clean … Read More

Preventing and ending homelessness among LGBTQ youth in Pinellas County, Florida. Leaders in Pinellas County, Florida are developing a plan to address LGBTQ youth homelessness in their community. They’ve been hard at work all year and will begin to implement … Read More

Our new Youth Collaboration Toolkit will help create meaningful partnerships between youth and adults. We believe that the ideas of young people with lived experience should be front and center in the movement to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read More

What kind of damage has Irma done? Since making landfall in Florida, Irma has caused severe flooding, taken 10 lives, and caused power outages that could last for weeks. Since the weekend, the storm has passed through Georgia and South … Read More

President Trump has advised the U.S. Attorney General to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program – also known as the “Dreamer” program – which is scheduled to be phased out over the course of the next six … Read More

What’s happening in Houston? Since Thursday, over 30 inches of rain have fallen on Houston and its surrounding area. Hurricane Harvey has already caused the worst flooding in Texas history, with rains expected to continue through Friday. Many in Houston … Read More

We trained hundreds of staff members from homelessness service providers across Houston/Harris County, TX on LGBT inclusion. Young people experiencing homelessness will often avoid getting the support they need out of fear of discrimination. This is especially true for lesbian, … Read More

True Fellow Aurora Lloyd is co-producing the 40 to None Summit. I am so excited! On October 3-4, the True Colors Fund is holding its annual 40 to None Summit, which I have the honor of co-producing as the 2017 … Read More

We’re excited to announce that our Co-Founder Cyndi Lauper will be taking part in this year’s 40 to None Summit! The 40 to None Summit is a unique gathering of awesome people doing awesome things to address lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read More

We’re excited to share that Baltimore, MD; Columbus, OH; Hennepin County, MN; Louisville, KY; and Palm Beach County, FL have launched 100-Day Challenges to accelerate local efforts to end youth homelessness. Organized by A Way Home America, the Rapid Results … Read More

Fall in love with the “City of Brotherly Love.” With this year’s 40 to None Summit right in Center City, Philadelphia (October 3-4), you’re going to want to take advantage of all the city has to offer! While this year’s … Read More

The 4th annual 40 to None Summit is happening October 3-4 in Philadelphia, PA – and you’re invited! The 40 to None Summit is a unique two-day conversation that brings together awesome people doing awesome things to address lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read More

To end youth homelessness, the ideas of young people with lived experience must be heard and respected. Youth who’ve experienced homelessness are experts – because they’ve actually lived it! That’s why, this week, the National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH) is … Read More

This week, we’re in our nation’s capitol collaborating with young leaders and adult partners at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness. Organized by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the conference features a combination of presentations, panel discussions, interactive learning … Read More

As someone who has experienced homelessness, I feel it is my duty to pull others up with me. Not duty as in, “I have to,” but duty as in “I want to.” True Fellow Anthony Anderson is using technology to … Read More

We’re excited to announce the winner of the 2017 40 to None Summit Challenge – which gives one lucky 40 to None Network member free registration to our annual Summit! Tyler Harmon, Project Coordinator of the Veterans First Program at Friendship Place in … Read More

Meeting people where they’re at. One person at a time. It’s a pretty simple idea: When service providers are welcoming, inclusive, and safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, young people are more likely to get the support … Read More

LGBTQ youth, particularly those of color, face discrimination. Nearly 40% of incarcerated girls identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and 85-90% of incarcerated lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are youth of color. Overall, the percentage of … Read More

On Sunday, June 25, the True Colors Fund and our family, friends, and supporters marched in NYC Pride! The sun was shining, spirits were high, and the crowds were HUGE. It seemed like all of New York City came out … Read More

Why quality of life can bring equality. Our Co-Founder Cyndi Lauper sure had a busy week! After celebrating her birthday Wednesday and being honored as a Logo Trailblazer Friday, she appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to offer some words of … Read More

  It’s with great excitement that we celebrate our Co-Founder Cyndi Lauper for being honored a 2017 Logo Trailblazer – which recognizes individuals and organizations at the forefront of the movement for equality. We’re so proud of Cyndi for everything she does … Read More

Join us for the 2017 NYC Pride March & Pride Fest We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 25 to raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth homelessness. We’re proud to say we’ll be marching in … Read More

Working together to find a solution. Woke – To be aware of the facts, especially those related to civil and human rights; The past tense of wake. It’s 2017 and most of us are trying to stay WOKE on the regular. This … Read More

On June 11, 2017, we joined tens of thousands in Washington, D.C. for The Equality March for Unity and Pride to raise awareness about biphobia, transgender rights, and LGBTQ youth homelessness. True Colors Fund Board Member Sara Ramirez and 2017 True Fellow … Read More

This Pride Month, rag & bone will be donating 10% of proceeds from nine of their stores to benefit our work to end homeless among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. We’re big fans of rag & bone, and … Read More

Now more than ever, it’s necessary that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) people and their allies stand united in defense of our rights. The True Colors Fund is proud to say that we’ll be marching this weekend … Read More

June is Pride month, and we’re inviting people everywhere to stand in support of LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. We’re proud to to join Marriott International’s global #LoveTravels movement, which will benefit our work to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender … Read More

Baltimore (MD), Columbus (OH), Hennepin County (MN), Louisville (KY) and Palm Beach County (FL) Step Up We’re excited to share that five communities are taking up the 100 Day Challenge to end youth homelessness! Organized by our friends at A Way Home America, … Read More

From June 19-20, the True Colors Fund will participate in Point Source Youth’s First National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness. Hosted in collaboration with the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and the NYU Silver School of … Read More

Across the country, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students are working hard toward a better future for themselves, their community, and our world. It’s up to use to ensure that future isn’t limited. #Educate2impact week is an … Read More

Get married or renew your vows in Provincetown and make history! Last year, Alli Baldwin and Ilene Mitnick had a big idea – to turn their wedding vow renewal into a group ceremony for queer women across the planet. Thus, … Read More

  When it comes to putting big ideas into action, education is essential. We’re proud to say that True Colors Fund staff (both past and present) have contributed to creating the first academic text focusing on LGBTQ2S youth homelessness. The … Read More

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

This week, Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced a bill to protect the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) from being eliminated. The True Colors Fund proudly supports and endorses this legislation.   What is USICH? … Read More

We just got back from Pinellas County, FL, and let me tell you, the community is fired up about ending LGBTQ youth homelessness! This winter, local organizations, homeless youth service providers, artists, police, educators, funders, and young people themselves came … Read More

  Last week, the National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH) met in Houston, TX to strategize national efforts to end youth homelessness with other movement leaders. NYFH is a group comprised exclusively of young people and facilitated by the True Colors … Read More

Grab a shirt, stand up for your rights, and have a little FUN while you’re at it! Our co-founder Cyndi Lauper has designed and released her official “Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights” t-shirt to raise money for the True Colors … Read More

Last summer, Marco Antonio Quiroga left his role as Director of Public Policy at the True Colors Fund to to move back to his hometown of Orlando. After the shooting at Pulse nightclub last June that killed and injured over 100 people, … Read More

Early this year, Austin, Cleveland, and Los Angeles completed a 100-Day Challenge on Youth Homelessness, achieving massive progress on addressing youth homelessness in just 100 Days. Each community exceeded their 100-Day goal, ending the experience of homelessness for a total of … Read More

Today, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice rescinded their joint Title IX Guidance and Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students, documents rooted in legal precedent that outlined a public school’s responsibility to transgender students under … Read More

Big things are in the works. Let’s walk through it together. From Monday to Wednesday, the National Youth Forum on Homelessness (NYFH) held its annual convening in Houston, TX. NYFH, a group comprised exclusively of young people, contributes to the growing national dialogue … Read More

a powerful #GRAMMYs call to action by @Lavernecox for @GrimmGavinE #StandWithGavin pic.twitter.com/AFXn82tPDe — Challenger (@bakedinapie) February 13, 2017 Laverne Cox was only onstage at the Grammys for a few seconds, but she used her platform to give the world a … Read More

  If there’s one thing we can all agree on, its that life can get stressful. If we’re not taking care of ourselves, then we’re not living our best lives. Making time to practice self-care helps us balance stress levels and maintain … Read More

Mark Horvath gets what it’s like to feel “invisible.” You can probably recall a time in which you felt invisible, too. Maybe your boss tossed out that one brilliant idea you had… Or perhaps that person you really like hasn’t … Read More

One of the most important steps in achieving a goal is to clearly define what it is you are trying to accomplish. If you can first picture what success looks like, you can develop a plan to get there. This … Read More

January 16-20, 2017 is No Name-Calling Week – an annual week organized by GLSEN to spread and celebrate kindness. We celebrate kindness by putting it into action! Every year for No Name-Calling Week, GLSEN provides students and educators with the tools and inspiration … Read More

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the names of 10 communities across the country, including four rural communities, designated under a groundbreaking new demonstration project that will invest unprecedented resources and funding to determine the … Read More

Austin, Cleveland and Los Angeles achieved incredible results and gained valuable insights as community teams worked to ambitiously address youth homelessness, housing 413 young people over just 100-Days. Austin, Cleveland, and Los Angeles have each successfully completed a 100-Day Challenge … Read More

In order to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth homelessness, LGBTQ youth must be involved in the process. Our True Fellowship program gives young people the opportunity to undertake a six-month project that contributes to our shared … Read More

In order to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth homelessness, LGBTQ youth must be involved in the process. Our True Fellowship program gives young people the opportunity to undertake a six-month project that contributes to our shared … Read More

St. Petersburg, Florida is mobilizing to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth homelessness! Local partners (consisting of community organizations, homeless youth service providers, artists, police, universities, funders, and young people with experiences of homelessness) have been … Read More

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program is a new initiative from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness in 10 participating communities. Earlier this year, HUD released a Notice of Funding Availability, inviting … Read More

We’re about 90 days into the 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness – an initiative to accelerate work to end youth homelessness in Austin, Cleveland, and Los Angeles. Organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, A Way Home … Read More

The True Colors Fund has so much to be thankful for this year. This year alone, we created more opportunities for youth, brought our work to new cities, reached more people with our message than ever, and nearly doubled the size of … Read More

“It’s really important that young folks are part of the solution, because we’re the ones that it’s directly affecting today.” We’re strong believers in the idea that our work is stronger when young people are involved in the process. That’s why … Read More

  November 14-20 is Transgender Awareness Week! But what does that mean? And why does it matter? We’ve got two simple reasons for you… 1. It’s a time for celebration. Transgender Awareness Week is a dedicated time in which transgender … Read More

Like many of you, I woke up this morning unsure of what the next four years hold for our country. The emotions we are feeling – hurt, scared, shocked, angry, and sad – can be overwhelming, especially after such a … Read More

Back in September, three communities, Austin, Cleveland, and Los Angeles, launched a 100-Day Challenge to accelerate work to end youth homelessness in their cities. The 100-Day Challenge is being organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, A Way Home America, the Rapid … Read More

We’re very excited to share that the Voices of Youth Count (VoYC) Toolkit is now available to the public! The aim of the VoYC Toolkit is to provide guidance and tools to folks looking to engage and empower youth and community members for … Read More

National Runaway Prevention Month is spearheaded each year by our friends at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and National Network for Youth (NN4Y). The goals of National Runaway Prevention Month are two-fold: 1) To raise awareness of the runaway and homeless … Read More

Time Out Youth Center has been busy this year! Over the past year, the Charlotte, North Carolina center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth conducted a study to research the needs and interests of LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness in the … Read More

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) has released a new report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence in 2015. The report takes into account the experiences of 1,976 survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) who reported … Read More

The 4th annual State of Out Youth was held at the True Colors Fund’s 40 to None Summit in Los Angeles on October 7, 2016. The event was introduced by fashion and television personality EJ Johnson, star of EJNYC – who also … Read More

  The first-ever Cyndi Lauper’s Damn Gala was this past Sunday, October 9. And we threw some party – all to benefit our work to end lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth homelessness in America. The night was a celebration of … Read More

  Update: We’ve got video!   Our dear friend and board member Sara Ramirez shared her truth at our 40 to None Summit this morning. Here is an excerpt from her speech: So many of our youth experiencing homelessness are youth whose … Read More

  The True Colors Fund Commends the Department of Housing & Urban Development on Groundbreaking Gender Identity Rule  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its final rule to ensure equal access to HUD shelter programs … Read More

  Conflict within the family is one of the most frequently cited reason young people experience homelessness. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, the conflict is often around their sexual orientation or gender identity. Most service providers would agree, … Read More

Blood Orange‘s Dev Hynes is hosting a pop-up store in New York City this week for Fashion Week, and raising money to support our work to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. A collaboration with Made NY, the … Read More

Creating safe and inclusive environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) young people is something we talk about a lot, but how do we know when we are successful? Over the past two years, we’ve been using our True … Read More

On September 7, 2016, three communities, Austin, Cleveland, and Los Angeles, will undertake a 100-Day Challenge to accelerate work to end youth homelessness in their cities. The 100-Day Challenge is being organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, A Way Home America, … Read More

According to a new report, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth are more likely to face arrest, prosecution, and mistreatment within the juvenile justice system. Among the report’s most alarming findings is that the percentage of LGBTQ youth in … Read More

1.) More sessions. This year’s 40 to None Summit will feature more opportunities for learning and collaboration than ever before! In addition to awesome main stage performances, panels, and keynotes, we’ll have breakout sessions in different rooms throughout the day so … Read More

Consistent with the long-time rallying cry of the disability rights movement, “Nothing about us without us,” youth voices are vital to shaping the national response to youth homelessness. The True Colors Fund and National Alliance to End Homelessness are proud … Read More

Do you live in the tri-state area? Are you looking for a fun end-of-summer activity this year? Look no further! We’re proud to be the beneficiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions‘ Annual LBTGA (Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Gay, and Allies) Associate Network and … Read More

Marco Antonio Quiroga, Director of Public Policy at the True Colors Fund, will be transitioning out of his position within the next few weeks to move back to his hometown of Orlando. Marco, like many individuals across our country following … Read More

Higher education can serve as a real pathway out of homelessness. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) just made that pathway a bit easier to navigate. In a letter to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the DOE stated that it will … Read More

After 4 months of planning, the city of Nashville has released their plan to prevent and end youth homelessness. The Key Action Plan: Opening Doors for Youth & Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness will be led by Mark Dunkerley, Chief Strategy … Read More

Today, city, state, and federal officials gathered at the Stonewall Inn in New York City to officially dedicate it as the first national monument to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights. “We’re going to remember the struggle, we’re going to … Read More

During their days as undergrads at Harvard, Sam Greenberg and Sarah Rosenkrantz worked at Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS), a student-run shelter for adults experiencing homelessness. During their time there, the two realized that the same services that existed for … Read More