Hi John,

Right now, LGBTQ+ youth across the country are facing an escalating crisis.

From federal restrictions on inclusive education to attacks on gender-affirming care, young people are watching their rights disappear in real time, and the stakes have never been higher.

This Give Out Day, Advocates for Youth is calling on you to show up for queer and trans youth who are organizing, resisting, and refusing to be erased.

Here’s the truth:

• Federal lawmakers are working to ban medically accurate, inclusive sex education.
• Trans youth are being cut off from life-saving gender-affirming care.
• Books are being banned from classrooms simply for affirming LGBTQ+ identities.

But young people are not backing down — and neither are we. In fact, Advocates turned back our federal funding so that we would not be forced to adhere to the anti-LGBTQ and DEI policies of this administration. Your donation supports us and our youth organizers leading the resistance and fighting back against injustice. With your support, Advocates can:

• Equip young organizers across the country with leadership skills to create safe and supportive environments for LGBTQ youth.
• Fight harmful, anti-LGBTQ policies at the state and federal levels.
• Provide educators with training and resources to support LGBTQ students in schools.

Your gift helps build a world where every young person — especially queer and trans youth — has the knowledge, support, and power they need to thrive.

• Give between May 23–June 30 to power LGBTQ+ youth and fuel youth-led change this Pride Month.
• Spread the word on social media and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join you in supporting Advocates and this important cause.
• Learn more about our initiatives and sign up for updates on our website.

Together, we can ensure that LGBTQ+ youth are not just protected, but supported and empowered.

Sincerely,

Debra Hauser
President
Advocates for Youth

P.S. Don’t wait — now is the time to stand with the youth who need us most. Donate now