Now we're giving the school a grant for $10K
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"Living in fear for your personal safety is traumatizing for all people, but acutely so for young people who are only beginning to understand who they are and what the future holds for them. We should be clearing the path, not robbing younger generations of the ability to understand complex issues, to explore their identities freely, and to receive the support they need to thrive." - Executive Director Brian Wenke, The Columbus Dispatch.
Students around the country head back to school this month, making the work we do at the It Gets Better Project is more vital than ever. Help us continue to put power back in the hands of LGBTQ+ students and the educators who support them. Your support for our work helps create valuable back-to-school resources, grant initiatives, in-school presentations and other projects that uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ+ youth possible.
LGBTQ+ Youth Are Not Political Fodder
Executive Director Brian Wenke writes a guest column for The Columbus Dispatch on Ohio's dangerous "Don't Say Gay" bill and how elected officials are just "twisting parents' fears into fodder for political gain"
Anti-LGBTQ Board Member Sparks GSA
When a Board of Education member in New Jersey criticized LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in schools, parents called for her resignation and a GSA was born. Now, the It Gets Better Project is supporting the GSA with a $10k grant.
New Study: imi Benefits LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ youth are seeing a positive impact on their overall mental health thanks to imi, a new web-based resource. And all you need is an internet connection. Learn more about the study and check out imi here.
Attention Teachers: New EduGuide Fearless
Explores the lives and stories of LGBTQ+ trailblazers in Los Angeles with our new EduGuide for the webseries Fearless. Created by educators for easy use in the classroom. AND IT'S FREE!
