Dear John,
If you’ve been following It Gets Better for more than a year, you will know how much I love assembling and sharing our annual report. This moment gives us a chance to reflect on our accomplishments, reminding us that, even in challenging times, impact is achievable - thanks to the continued support of people like you. It fuels my gratitude for the It Gets Better team and the investors that make their work possible..
Last year feels like a lifetime ago, but we know the impact we had on more than 800,000 LGBTQ+ young people around the world is setting in motion a ripple effect of change that will shape the future of today’s youth.
I am honored to share with you our 2023 Annual Report. Below is a taste of what we’ve been able to accomplish with the help of supporters like you.
Since 2021, we’ve granted over $1.3 million to support student-led projects that build more welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ youth in middle and high schools across North America.
Our fourth annual It Gets Better: A Digital Pride Experience, which live streamed on Twitch, reached an audience surpassing 117,000 viewers, anchoring our position as the largest LGBTQ+ nonprofit on the platform.
Our uplifting, original content continued to make waves, earning Shorty, Webby, and Telly Awards, adding to a shelf that also holds our Governor’s Award (Emmy) and our New York Times bestselling book (humble brag — we were the first LGBTQ+ nonprofit to receive either of those).
With so much to celebrate, we know our work isn’t done. The challenges LGBTQ+ youth face today require proactive support and an unwavering commitment. Preparing them for future leadership is a responsibility we take very seriously.
As you read through our annual report, we invite you to take pride in these shared accomplishments and to join us in the journey ahead. We need your continued support to keep the momentum going.
If you like what you see here, consider making an early end-of-year contribution to It Gets Better. Help fuel our efforts to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe as we head into the holiday season.
Stay loud and proud — now, back to work.
Brian Wenke (he/him)
Executive Director
It Gets Better
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