At True Colors United, Homeless Youth Awareness Month Is Personal!
Today, a staggering number of LGBTQ+ youth face the harsh reality of homelessness, often due to family rejection, discrimination, and a lack of support systems. In fact, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2023 Point-in-Time Count revealed a 15 percent increase in homelessness among youth and young adults since 2022. Even more alarming is the astounding 28 percent increase in homelessness among transgender and gender non-conforming youth—nearly twice that of the overall youth and young adult population.
This is not merely a statistical trend; these are real lives affected by a toxic and violent culture war perpetuated by radical conservatives in the media and our political system. True Colors United is at the forefront of this battle, providing vital resources, advocacy, and support to ensure that no young person is left behind. But we can not continue to do this work without YOU!
This Homeless Youth Awareness Month, the staff and board at True Colors United are turning to our own communities and asking friends, family and colleagues to join us in supporting youth experiencing homelessness. So join us with a gift of support today and stand with us in this most important youth movement. And to kick our effort off on a high note, a generous member of our True Colors community will match the first $5,000 donated! So please consider making a gift of support today!
Join The Movement!
True Colors United implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness by focusing on the experiences of those most impacted —LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth. But we can't do this work alone! Head to www.truecolorsunited.org to learn more about the issues we're working on and how you can join us in the movement.