On July 17, the 988 Lifeline officially ended its specialized services for LGBTQ+ young people due to federal budget cuts. This wasn’t just a policy change—it was a painful act of erasure, one that left many feeling unseen in moments when support is needed most.

We want LGBTQ+ young people to know this: you are seen, you are valued, and you are never alone.

At The Trevor Project, our trained crisis counselors are still here—24/7/365—to support and hold every young person who needs us. We are still here. Still showing up. Still saving lives.

While this news is heavy, it's also a reminder of why representation, connection, and joy matter so deeply. Keep reading for stories and moments that affirm, uplift, and continue the fight for a safer, more inclusive world for LGBTQ+ young people.

H&M Celebrates the Infinite Love of Chosen Families

This year, H&M Americas reaffirms its year-round dedication to the LGBTQ+ community with the continuation of its annual Pride campaign celebrating chosen families, which play an essential role for many people in the LGBTQ+ community. The campaign, launching in stores and online across the region under the tagline 'Chosen Family, Infinite Love', reinforces H&M's long-standing advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.

As a long-time advocate for the community globally, H&M continues its support through donations to The Trevor Project — marking the 6th consecutive year in the US and 2nd year in Mexico — to further their mission to end LGBTQ+ youth suicide. Since the partnership's inception, H&M has donated over $1 million to The Trevor Project's life-saving mission through an annual matching campaign. This year’s campaign ran from June 11 – 15. Learn more about H&M’s commitments.

This year marks a meaningful milestone in our longstanding partnership with our friends at Abercrombie & Fitch — a brand that consistently uplifts and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, not just during Pride, but all year long. Their 2025 gender-inclusive Pride Collection is a vibrant tribute to the joy, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. The collection showcases Abercrombie’s ongoing dedication to uplifting and celebrating LGBTQ+ identities every day.

With this year’s contribution, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and their incredible customers have helped raise more than $5 million in support of The Trevor Project throughout the history of our partnership. These funds directly support our life-saving work in crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Thanks to Abercrombie & Fitch’s 2024 round-up campaign, trained Trevor counselors were able to spend countless hours providing care and connection to those who needed it most.

Support from individuals like you enables The Trevor Project to continue our work to end LGBTQ+ youth suicide through our crisis services as well as the development of resources and guides like these to promote education and allyship.