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There are an estimated 1.6-2.8 million homeless youth in the United States, up to 40% identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. IN THE LIFE examines the plight of LGBT youth experiencing homelessness.
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True Colors Residence
The True Colors Residence is a project of West End Intergenerational Residence along with partners Cyndi Lauper and her manager Lisa Barbaris. True Colors is the first permanent, supportive housing facility for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth in New York State. Read a message from Lauper about her goals for the residence, and how you can help.
The Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project uses a research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, socially and religiously diverse families decrease rejection and increase support for their LGBT children. To access cutting-edge research and resources on how families can help support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children, click here.
The Night Ministry
The Night Ministry connects with Chicago's vulnerable youth and adults, providing basic supplies, self-care supplies, free healthcare, housing and supportive services for youth, referrals to other resources, and more.
Ruth Ellis Center
The Ruth Ellis Center provides short-term and long-term residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless and at-risk gay, lesbian, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning youth in Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.
Freedom to Marry
Freedom to Marry is the national campaign working to win marriage equality in more states, grow the national majority for marriage, and end federal marriage discrimination. Join Freedom to Marry in saying, "I do, Mr. President," in a campaign urging Obama to end federal marriage exclusion now.