Hello John,

Right now, LGBTQ+ youth are stepping up—creating the spaces, support systems, and initiatives they need to thrive in a world that too often tries to erase them. 

But they can’t do it alone.

That’s why we’re launching It Gets Better: Changemakers, a program that provides LGBTQ+ young people with the resources and mentorship they need to take action in their schools, communities, faith groups and more.

Since 2022, we've awarded over $1.3 million in 142 youth-led projects like gender-affirming clothing closets, LGBTQ+ youth conferences, Pride celebrations, and community art projects through 50 States. 50 Grants. It Gets Better: Changemakers is an evolution of that program, expanding beyond schools to ensure young leaders have the funding and mentorship to create change in the spaces where they see the greatest need.

✔️ In Idaho, grantees defied harmful state laws by working with a librarian to turn part of their school library into an LGBTQ+ safe space.

✔️ In South Dakota, students refused to let school administrators block their mural project. They partnered with local artists, created a mural downtown, and earned top honors in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice survey for public art. 

✔️ In Florida, where "Don’t Say Gay" policies attempt to silence them, students filmed a series of videos on sexual health and LGBTQ+ issues to be shared with GSAs across the state.

We are helping the leaders of tomorrow step into their power today! Here’s where you come in.

For the first time, we’re inviting our community to directly support the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders. Every dollar fuels LGBTQ+ youth-led change. Let’s make it happen—together.

John, this is your chance to create real change for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide. Will you support It Gets Better: Changemakers today?

Know a Young LGBTQ+ Leader?

Applications for It Gets Better: Changemakers open today. If you’re an LGBTQ+ young person with a vision for change (or know one), we want to help make it happen. Visit itgetsbetter.org/changemakers to learn more. 

Be a part of this movement. Because when we invest in LGBTQ+ youth, we’re not just saying "it gets better"—we’re making sure it does.

Ariella Assouline (she/her)
Senior Manager, Programs & Operations 
It Gets Better

P.S. It Gets Better: Changemakers is being made possible with generous support from Aerie, American Eagle, Humble Bundle, MAC Viva Glam Foundation, and Tumblr. 

The It Gets Better Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

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