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  Armonte Butler , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 8:37 PM

How to give transgender students the school environment they deserve

Hope in a Box presents this training on Tuesday, August 6th tl;dr - Register here to join us on Zoom to learn how to build a trans-affirming school. Hey John, August is just around the corner (yikes!), so we know teachers and administrators are already beginning to thi…
  Trans Affirming Schools Project , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 8:37 PM

How to give transgender students the school environment they deserve

Hope in a Box presents this training on Tuesday, August 6th tl;dr - Register here to join us on Zoom to learn how to build a trans-affirming school. Hey John, August is just around the corner (yikes!), so we know teachers and administrators are already beginning to thi…
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Last chance for this Pride Month action

More than a survey, GLSEN uses this to inform policymakers and create broad change in communities nationwide Hey John, Happy Pride! This one's for the high school students and recent graduates: take action this month by filling out and sharing this school climate survey …
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Last chance for this Pride Month action

More than a survey, GLSEN uses this to inform policymakers and create broad change in communities nationwide Hey John, Happy Pride! This one's for the high school students and recent graduates: take action this month by filling out and sharing this school climate survey …
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 12, 2024 at 8:52 PM

A different kind of action for Pride Month

This is more than a survey, this is informing policy and broad change nationwide Happy Pride John, We're rallying middle & high schoolers nationwide to take action this month by filling out and sharing this school climate survey from our friends at GLSEN! Lear…
  Act Out! , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 12, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Take action for Pride

This is more than a survey, this is informing policy and broad change nationwide Happy Pride John, We're rallying middle & high schoolers nationwide to take action this month by filling out and sharing this school climate survey from our friends at GLSEN! Lear…
  Hope in a Box , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Educators+Students+Activism = LGBTQ-inclusive Schools

Next Monday, join educators and students alike in a zoom event teaching how you can build LGBTQ-inclusive schools Hey John, Advocates for Youth’s newest project, Hope in a Box, is built on the idea that LGBTQ-inclusive books can cultivate empathy and ensure every LGBTQ s…
  LGBTQ-inclusive Schools , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Educators+Students+Activism = LGBTQ-inclusive Schools

Next Monday, join educators and students alike in a zoom event teaching how you can build LGBTQ-inclusive schools Hey John, Advocates for Youth’s newest project, Hope in a Box, is built on the idea that LGBTQ-inclusive books can cultivate empathy and ensure every LGBTQ s…
  Louie Ortiz-Fonseca , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM

🌈Queer & Now: Pride resources for celebrating LGBTQ youth

A rainbow of resources to support LGBTQ youth this month Happy Pride Month! We are excited to share our 2024 Queer & Now Pride Month Social Media Toolkit here as we celebrate the vibrant history, diversity and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community! The Queer & No…
  Louie Ortiz-Fonseca , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM

🌈Queer & Now: Pride resources for celebrating LGBTQ youth

A rainbow of resources to support LGBTQ youth this month Happy Pride Month! We are excited to share our 2024 Queer & Now Pride Month Social Media Toolkit here as we celebrate the vibrant history, diversity and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community! The Queer & No…
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Today is Give OUT Day! Create a just and equitable world for LGBTQ youth with us

Train healthcare providers, resource schools, and empower youth organizers Hi John, Today is Give OUT Day, the only national giving event for the LGBTQ community. Since 2013, Give OUT Day has helped hundreds of LGBTQ nonprofits raise millions of dollars to support their vi…
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 25, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Support LGBTQ Youth Organizers as we head into Pride

We train young people to do the work in their local communities - and they win! Hi John, Advocates for Youth is committed to empowering LGBTQ youth to become leaders and advocates for change in their communities. Through our initiatives, we provide training, resources, and…
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Support LGBTQ Youth Organizers as we head into Pride

We train young people to do the work in their local communities - and they win! Hi John, Advocates for Youth is committed to empowering LGBTQ youth to become leaders and advocates for change in their communities. Through our initiatives, we provide training, resources, and…
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Supporting Sex Ed For All means LGBTQ-inclusive Sex Ed too

Get our resource guide and four-part training series to more schools Hi John, Advocates for Youth has long-provided our sex education curriculum, Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3Rs), at no cost to schools serving grades K through 12. It is medically accurate, age-appropr…
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Supporting Sex Ed For All means LGBTQ-inclusive Sex Ed too

Get our resource guide and four-part training series to more schools Hi John, Advocates for Youth has long-provided our sex education curriculum, Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3Rs), at no cost to schools serving grades K through 12. It is medically accurate, age-appropr…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 4:38 PM

3 things you can do on #FreeThePill Day (that's today!)

64 years ago the FDA approved birth control pills, and 1 year ago they voted to bring Opill over-the-counter. Here's 3 things you can do today. Hey John, Welcome to the first #FreeThePill Day where we have freed the pill! (Or at least one type of birth control pill anyway…
  Free The Pill Youth Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 4:38 PM

3 things you can do on #FreeThePill Day (that's today!)

64 years ago the FDA approved birth control pills, and 1 year ago they voted to bring Opill over-the-counter. Here's 3 things you can do today. Hey John, Welcome to the first #FreeThePill Day where we have freed the pill! (Or at least one type of birth control pill anyway…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Take action! Because Biden STILL hasn't acted on insurance coverage for over-the-counter birth control

Send Biden a letter in three clicks Hey John, Obviously, we are THRILLED people can finally buy some birth control pills online or right off the shelf — no prescription or I.D. needed! But it's that phrase "buy birth control pills" that still feels strange to type. Becau…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Take action! Because Biden STILL hasn't acted on insurance coverage for over-the-counter birth control

Send Biden a letter in three clicks Hey John, Obviously, we are THRILLED people can finally buy some birth control pills online or right off the shelf — no prescription or I.D. needed! But it's that phrase "buy birth control pills" that still feels strange to type. Becau…
  Muslim Youth Leadership Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Muslim youth & allies can sign up for #MuslimAnd Week now

Muslim youth are under surveillance now more than ever. Join young Muslims in our programs for a week of action Sign up to join our Week of Action from May 20-24th! As-Salaam-u-alaikum (May peace be with you), We're back with our sixth (!) #MuslimAnd Week of Action - a …
  Ramish, Muslim Youth Leadership Council , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Muslim youth & allies can sign up for #MuslimAnd Week now

Muslim youth are under surveillance now more than ever. Join young Muslims in our programs for a week of action Sign up to join our Week of Action from May 20-24th! As-Salaam-u-alaikum (May peace be with you), We're back with our sixth (!) #MuslimAnd Week of Action - a …
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Join us in creating trans-affirming schools

Get our resource guide and four-part training series to more schools Hi John, Bullying, discrimination, and a lack of resources and knowledgeable allies are just a few of the major obstacles that transgender and non-binary young people frequently confront in school. That's…
  Debra Hauser , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Join us in creating trans-affirming schools

Get our resource guide and four-part training series to more schools Hi John, Bullying, discrimination, and a lack of resources and knowledgeable allies are just a few of the major obstacles that transgender and non-binary young people frequently confront in school. That's…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Last minute apps are still apps! Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer with Advocates for Youth

Apply by Wednesday night Hey John, It's about to be May 1st, which is a wild thing to type but here I am doing it. If you or someone you know is ages 14-24, applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Activist Network close in less than 48 hours! Gain year-round support f…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Last minute apps are still apps! Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer with Advocates for Youth

Apply by Wednesday night Hey John, It's about to be May 1st, which is a wild thing to type but here I am doing it. If you or someone you know is ages 14-24, applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Activist Network close in less than 48 hours! Gain year-round support f…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Which Youth Organizing program is for you?

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer Hey John, Joining our Youth Activist Network is how so many change-makers get their start in activism, make friends with activists across the country, and begin to build their power as organiz…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Which Youth Organizing program is for you?

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer Hey John, Joining our Youth Activist Network is how so many change-makers get their start in activism, make friends with activists across the country, and begin to build their power as organiz…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 1:36 PM

🚨 NEWS! Finally, a new Title IX rule is here!

After YEARS of advocacy, Biden has finally released a new Title IX rule Hey John, 🚨 Breaking news! After years of students and survivors of sexual violence putting pressure on the Biden Administration, they have finally released a new Title IX rule! Read Inside Hi…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 1:36 PM

🚨 NEWS! Finally, a new Title IX rule is here!

After YEARS of advocacy, Biden has finally released a new Title IX rule Hey John, 🚨 Breaking news! After years of students and survivors of sexual violence putting pressure on the Biden Administration, they have finally released a new Title IX rule! Read Inside Hi…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Kinjo's email on Youth Organizer application

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer Hey John, We're halfway through April, so I wanted to be sure you saw Kinjo's email about our youth organizer applications. I pasted it below, but with apps due May 1st, you have less than 3 …
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Kinjo's email on Youth Organizer application

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer Hey John, We're halfway through April, so I wanted to be sure you saw Kinjo's email about our youth organizer applications. I pasted it below, but with apps due May 1st, you have less than 3 …
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Today's the day! We've got what you need

Here's sample social media for you to post today for Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day Hey John, Welcome to National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD)! Today is all about highlighting that HIV & AIDS impacts young people (ages 13-24 specifically), and also …
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Welcome to NYHAAD Week!

Prepare for April 10th with our toolkit Hey John, We've made it to our week of action for National Youth HIV & AIDS Day (NYHAAD)! This week, we're coordinating a series of events & activities - national, local and virtual - and today we come to you with our Social…
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Welcome to NYHAAD Week!

Prepare for April 10th with our toolkit Hey John, We've made it to our week of action for National Youth HIV & AIDS Day (NYHAAD)! This week, we're coordinating a series of events & activities - national, local and virtual - and today we come to you with our Social…
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Toolkits, screenings, and more for the big day next week

Prepare for April 10th! Preview Friday night! Hey John, Get ready for National Youth HIV & AIDS Week of Action! Next week, we're coordinating a series of events & activities for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (#NYHAAD) on April 10th. But first, join …
  Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Toolkits, screenings, and more for the big day next week

Prepare for April 10th! Preview Friday night! Hey John, Get ready for National Youth HIV & AIDS Week of Action! Next week, we're coordinating a series of events & activities for National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (#NYHAAD) on April 10th. But first, join …
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM

📢 Youth Organizer applications are open - check out the details and apply or send to a young person you know.

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer We're recruiting young, powerful youth activists to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, How do young people go from caring about an issue, to organizing a ca…
  Kinjo Kiema , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM

📢 Youth Organizer applications are open - check out the details and apply or send to a young person you know.

Gain year-round support for your activism, and build your power as an organizer We're recruiting young, powerful youth activists to be a part of our campaigns. Learn more and apply here. Hey John, How do young people go from caring about an issue, to organizing a ca…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Biden's late - tell Congress to pressure him

Another Sexual Assault Awareness Month under Trump rules Hey John, I’m writing to you with disappointment and frustration at the top of my mind. April is here, which means we’ve arrived at another Sexual Assault Awareness Month under President Biden – but with Trump’s Ti…
  Know Your IX , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Biden's late - tell Congress to pressure him

Another Sexual Assault Awareness Month under Trump rules Hey John, I’m writing to you with disappointment and frustration at the top of my mind. April is here, which means we’ve arrived at another Sexual Assault Awareness Month under President Biden – but with Trump’s Ti…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Share the Opill facts

We're answering your questions about Opill, the new over-the-counter birth control pills appearing in stores nationwide Hey John, Well, we did it. You can finally buy a daily birth control pill without a prescription or I.D. But of course, questions are flying! (And fake…
  Geoff , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Share the Opill facts

We're answering your questions about Opill, the new over-the-counter birth control pills appearing in stores nationwide Hey John, Well, we did it. You can finally buy a daily birth control pill without a prescription or I.D. But of course, questions are flying! (And fake…
  Save HIV Funding , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM

🎉 Victory! HIV funding has been saved!

Wow, what a win! This is activism at work! Hey John, In these times, we don't often get to write to you saying this, but today...we won!!!! A few weeks ago we wrote to you about how Congress had proposed an astonishing $767 million in cuts to HIV funding - zero'ing out the…
  Save HIV Funding , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM

🎉 Victory! HIV funding has been saved!

Wow, what a win! This is activism at work! Hey John, In these times, we don't often get to write to you saying this, but today...we won!!!! A few weeks ago we wrote to you about how Congress had proposed an astonishing $767 million in cuts to HIV funding - zero'ing out the…
  Armonte , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 1:32 PM

LGBTQ books in schools - a new partnership!

LGBTQ students need hope now more than ever Hey John, Do you remember the first time a book changed your opinion of an issue? Or if a character in a story ever made you feel seen in ways media, school, and your environment couldn't? We know books and stories are some of …
  Armonte , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 1:31 PM

LGBTQ books in schools - a new partnership!

LGBTQ students need hope now more than ever Hey John, Do you remember the first time a book changed your opinion of an issue? Or if a character in a story ever made you feel seen in ways media, school, and your environment couldn't? We know books and stories are some of …
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Happy Women and Girls HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

If you haven't posted yet, we have suggestions for you! Hey John, National Women and Girls HIV & AIDS Awareness Day has finally arrived! If you haven't scheduled posts already, then use this Social Media Toolkit for inspiration today. View Toolkit As we…
  Char'Lee , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Happy Women and Girls HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

If you haven't posted yet, we have suggestions for you! Hey John, National Women and Girls HIV & AIDS Awareness Day has finally arrived! If you haven't scheduled posts already, then use this Social Media Toolkit for inspiration today. View Toolkit As we…
  HIV Awareness , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 6:26 PM

TONIGHT: Healthy relationships & HIV

Tonight at 6:30pm on Zoom: Picture Perfect: Reframing the Narrative about Young Women and HIV in the Media Hey John, On the 4th day of CommuniTEA's Week of Action, we're talking healthy relationships! RSVP here to join us tonight on Zoom for Love Letters to Black Wome…
  HIV Awareness , Advocates for Youth · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 6:25 PM

TONIGHT: Healthy relationships & HIV

Tonight at 6:30pm on Zoom: Picture Perfect: Reframing the Narrative about Young Women and HIV in the Media Hey John, On the 4th day of CommuniTEA's Week of Action, we're talking healthy relationships! RSVP here to join us tonight on Zoom for Love Letters to Black Wome…