Happy December, Friend.

❤️ This December, The Trevor Project is celebrating the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage into US law. This bipartisan effort affirms to LGBTQ young people that they are seen and valued at the federal level, and that they can love who they love with equal protection under the law the same as any of their peers, classmates, and friends.

Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project, released the following statement:

“Today demonstrates that the freedom to marry, like all LGBTQ issues, is about people, not politics. And when we work together to implement policies that support LGBTQ communities, we are collectively building a more affirming and accepting society for our LGBTQ friends, family members, and neighbors — and ultimately, all of us.”

👟 40 Meaningful Miles

There’s still time to make a difference now through December 31 with our virtual fundraising challenge: 40 Meaningful Miles! No matter how you choose to complete your miles — whether running, biking, driving, or even swimming — your miles will help raise funds and awareness for The Trevor Project’s work to provide free, confidential, 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to LGBTQ young people.

Follow this link and we’ll automatically create a fundraiser on your behalf!

🧡 The Trevor Project: Every Single One

This December, we’re spotlighting our commitment to be there for Every Single One. Thank you to those who have participated or shared their story with us this month. We want to share with you five letters written by LGBTQ young people to those who have affirmed and supported them in their life.

📊 See the Data: State-Level Report on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

This week we shared the first-ever report on LGBTQ youth mental health assessed at the state level. These findings illustrate the current state of mental health and the understanding of community support, or lack thereof, felt by LGBTQ young people across the nation.

💡Get Involved in Our Fight for Equality

This year has been challenging for LGBTQ young people. Now more than ever, they need supportive environments that make them feel safe, seen, and loved. All it takes is one supportive adult in an LGBTQ young person’s life to reduce their risk of suicide by 40%.

Click the link below to familiarize yourself with ways you can get involved and create change.

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