Inspire 1,000's of LGBT youth & allies in CT & US

Thank you.  No, really, THANK YOU! As I am sure you have seen and felt since November 8^th, our world has tipped onto its side.  Everything feels more than a bit off-kilter.  We moved from a regime that supported our lives and identities to one that we have reason to suspect will be far less kind, let alone inclusive.

We get calls and emails from kids, especially transgender kids, who fear for their futures and don’t know what to do. It is hard to comfort them when they feel so hated.

At the same time, there are people like you in the world. People who have our backs.   People who stand up, and stand out, against oppression.  People who put their time, energy – and resources into helping us all survive.

We are very, very grateful.

In the weeks since the election, True Colors has re-doubled our efforts to support the youth we serve.  We have offered a place for them to come and share their stories, get hugs or just talk. Friday night activities continue, as does our training, mentoring, conference organizing and other programming.

In January, we are hosting a week of intersectional action beginning with Brother Outsider, exploring the courage and actions of Bayard Rustin; a Martin Luther King Day Summit for High school/middle school Gay/Straight Alliance members and an Inauguation day Pot Luck. In each case we are bringing prople together to strengthen community, network and plan for our next steps in a scary new world.

We couldn’t do any of what we do without you. Thank you for having our back. Thank you for being who you are in the world. And thank you for helping us do what we do for the kids we all serve.

Links:

• True Colors youth speak out