Hi Friend of Trevor,

Every community member who donates to The Trevor Project helps LGBTQ students feel safe and supported in school as they start a new academic year. Their generosity is life-saving!

Here’s why: New research published this month shows that LGBTQ young people who reported that their teachers were accepting of their sexual orientation had 43% lower odds of a past-year suicide attempt, and those who said their teachers were accepting of their gender identity had 35% lower odds.

Powerful words from LGBTQ young people and their allies demonstrate how all of us — teachers and other caring adults in schools and wider communities — have the power to uplift and save young LGBTQ lives. Their dedication, hope, and joy lifted my spirits, so I wanted to share them with you.

Friend, I am grateful to count you as a member of the Trevor community! Together, we’re making schools — and our world — less hostile and more loving for LGBTQ young people.

In partnership,

Amanda Ryan-Smith
she/her/hers
Chief Development Officer

P.S. It’s never too late to make a gift to support LGBTQ young people. Here’s a link to make a quick donation: thetrevorproject.org/donate. Thank you!