Hi, Friend of Trevor,

It’s National Coming Out Day! Around the world, LGBTQ people celebrate living open, authentic lives filled with dignity, acceptance, and love.

But coming out is complicated for many LGBTQ young people. And today, like every day, The Trevor Project’s crisis counselors will hear from youth who are afraid to disclose their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Please make a gift to Trevor right now. Your generosity will help LGBTQ young people see the possibility of a future for themselves — whether they are “out” today or not.

Trevor’s trained counselors are available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face. They listen without judgment.

That compassion and empathy can be life-saving. One accepting adult decreases the risk of suicide among LGBTQ young people by 40%.

We have other resources available for those who aren’t ready to speak to a counselor, like The Coming Out Handbook. With tools and guiding questions, this online manual supports LGBTQ young people in exploring what coming out safely can mean to them and deciding if, when, and how to reveal this essential part of their identity to someone in their life.

We believe LGBTQ young people deserve a safe, affirming world. You can help make that world a reality — on National Coming Out Day and every day of the year. Please donate today.

All my best,

Tina M. Barber
Director of Community Giving
The Trevor Project
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