Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

August 31, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Updated Resource: Know Your Rights for LGBTQ+ students

Do you know the rights of LGBTQ+ students? Dear John,  So far, in 2026 the attacks on LGBTQ2S+ youth, educators, and the U.S. education system have been piling up. From new school district rules to new Supreme Court opinions, there has been a lot of new information circulating. We want to make sure…

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  Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

August 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM

Glisten Donor Update - August 2026

This E-Donor Update will hopefully give you a glimpse of some of the amazing work Glisten’s staff and volunteers have been doing this year.  Your support is so vital right now when many, including the Federal government, have shifted away from LGBTQ+ issues. Thank you again for helping make our w…

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  Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

August 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM

Heading Back to School wtih Glisten

 Back to school is more than the start of a new semester—it's a homecoming. It's a chance to reconnect with friends, meet new people, and find the communities where you can truly belong. For LGBTQ+ students, having a welcoming and affirming space can make all the difference.  This school year, we'r…

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  Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

July 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM

National Student Council applications are open now!

  The National Student Council (NSC) is Glisten’s flagship youth leadership program bringing together a national cohort of intersectional LGBTQ+ high schoolers to sharpen their advocacy skills, build community across the country, and help shape Glisten’s direction. NSC will bring together 20 inter…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

July 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Met the match and moving forward.

Together we did it! And now we move forward. Dear John,  We hope you had a great June Pride month. At Glisten, we were busy celebrating across the country with our chapters and, of course, in New York with our Pride sponsor, Deutsche Bank.With the help of so many friends, we met our Board Member ma…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

June 24, 2026 at 3:11 PM

Pride Above the Park was a Blast!

Thank you to those who joined us for Pride Above the Park last week! We had a tremendous time celebrating Pride and our great community with our friends at Deutsche Bank.   The choir and orchestra took the event to new musical heights, and Alex Newell reminded us of our important roots in NYC with…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

June 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Together we always come through, but there are only a few days left.

Dear John,  Pride Month ends in one week, and so does our matching gift challenge.  This is our final ask. A generous Board Member has held $25,000 in matching funds for our community, and we have until the end of the month to claim every dollar. Once June closes, the match is gone. We are very clo…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

June 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM

We are over halfway to meeting our match

Dear John,  A generous Board Member has held $25,000 in matching funds for our community. We are getting close to meeting the match; we only need $8,000 by June 30. Will you help us achieve this goal?    Receiving the full match will make a big difference in our ability to continue to build out our…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

June 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Your gift can still count for double during our Matching Gift period

We are halfway through Pride Month, and halfway to our matching gift goal. Our Board Members' $25,000 challenge has inspired generous gifts from donors across the Glisten community, and we are grateful for each one. But we still have ground to cover before the end of the month, and every dollar mat…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

June 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM

🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚 Pride Looks Good on You

Shop Pride. Support LGBTQ+ Youth. Pride Month is here, and this year your purchases can do more than celebrate who you are and what you believe in. They can help create safer, more affirming schools for LGBTQ+ students across the country.  When you support Glisten’s Pride Partners, you’re helping fu…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

June 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Above the Park Performer Announcement

We’re excited to announce Alex Newell will be performing at Pride Above the Park on June 17th in NYC! Alex Newell recently made history with their Tony Award win for the hit musical Shucked. They are a Drama Desk Award Winner and a recipient of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featu…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

June 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Above the Park Is Almost Here! 🌆

The countdown is officially on. In just a few weeks, Glisten supporters from across New York City and beyond will come together for Pride Above the Park, an evening dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ community, joy, and advocacy. This annual Pride celebration helps power Glisten’s work supporting LGB…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

June 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM

Happy Pride, and your gift will double today!

Happy Pride Month!  Today marks the beginning of a month when LGBTQ+ people and our allies celebrate how far we've come, and recommit to how far we still have to go. For the young people Glisten serves, Pride isn't just a parade. It's a reminder that they are seen, that they belong, and that people…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

May 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚 NYC Pride Starts Here: Join Us at Pride Above the Park

Pride season is here, and Glisten is getting ready to celebrate in a big way. Join us on Wednesday, June 17 for Pride Above the Park, an evening bringing together community members, advocates, partners, and supporters for a joyful night benefiting LGBTQ+ youth and inclusive K-12 schools.  From inc…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

May 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM

🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚 Glisten Pride Activities for You!

There are so many ways to celebrate Pride with Glisten this June! Pride Month is almost here, and we’re excited to share a few ways you can show up for LGBTQ+ students, educators, and communities all month long.✨ Join Us at Pride Above the Park We’re also excited to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride M…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

May 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM

Your gift doubles today! $25,000 match inside.

Dear John,  A generous Glisten Board Member has just issued a $25,000 matching gift challenge, and we need your help to meet it.Every dollar you give will be matched one-to-one, up to a total of $25,000. That means your gift today is worth twice as much to the LGBTQ+ students and educators who dep…

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  Glisten (formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Schools must be safe not only for LGBTQ+ students, but all students.

62%of LGBTQ+ students surveyed experienced harassment or assault based on sexual orientation. 27%of students who experienced harassment or assault never reported it to school staff. Schools must be, at the bare minimum, safe for students. If marginalized students are experiencing harassment or ass…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

May 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Support the progress of the LGBTQ+ movement for future generations

Dear John,  At Glisten, we know that Pride is more than a celebration—it’s a powerful reminder to honor and protect the legacy of those who stood courageously against injustice. For decades, students, educators, and advocates have fought to ensure that every LGBTQ+ student can feel safe, supported…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

April 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM

The National School Climate Survey is live!

Dear John, Last Friday, many students across the country remained silent during our annual Day of Silence, in protest of the bullying and erasure of LGBTQ+ students in schools. Now, we want to hear what they have to say. If you’re LGBTQIA2S+ (or questioning), 13 or older, and attended grades K-12…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

April 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Vote for Glisten to win a People’s Voice Award!

We have some exciting news: Glisten’s website has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Website in the Belonging and Inclusion category! The Webby Awards are the Internet’s highest honor, and the People’s Voice Award is decided entirely by a public vote. That’s where you come in. You can vote …

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  Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

April 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Today is Day of Silence!

Dear John,  Today is about recognizing our collective power.  Whether you're a student, educator, parent, activist, or ally, now is the opportunity to show your support for LGBTQ+ students across the country.  If you haven’t planned yet, head to glisten.org/dayofsilence to discover the ways you ca…

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  Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

April 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Day of Silence is THIS FRIDAY!

Join us on April 10th for Day of Silence. Dear John,  We hope you can join us this Friday, April 10th, for Day of Silence!  This year marks the 30th anniversary of Day of Silence, a nationally-recognized demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country protest the harmful effec…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

April 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM

It is not too late to support LGBTQ+ youth on April 10th for The Day of Silence.

Dear John, What is Day of Silence? Well, 2026 marks the 30th year of the first Day of Silence. Originally held by students at the University of Virginia in response to the bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students, it has grown to a national day of action pushing back against the silencing of th…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

March 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM

Making a” Silent” impact forcefully.

Dear John, On April 10th, 2026, Glisten will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Day of Silence, and we want you to have the opportunity to be involved.  Originally held at the University of Virginia in response to the bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students, it has grown to a national day of ac…

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  Glisten (Formerly GLSEN) · [email protected]

March 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM

Join us on Friday, April 10th for Day of Silence!

Grab your Day of Silence merch now. Dear John,  Day of Silence is coming up on Friday, April 10th!   Day of Silence is a nationally-recognized day of action where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in scho…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

March 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM

How to have a greater impact with Glisten

Dear John, Last year, our educators relayed the following story, which I wanted to share with you.  We worked with a young person who, through their relationship with the educators, changed their life. Coral never expected they would have a college experience. It just wasn't part of their life ex…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

February 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Things are happening at GLSEN we are a GLISTEN

Why we’re transforming to strengthen support for LGBTQ+ youth and continue our mission to create safe, affirming schools for all. Dear John,  “Glisten” is what we called ourselves out loud for decades. However, unlike an acronym, which is limited to what its individual letters represent, the name…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

February 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM

GLSEN is now Glisten

Why we’re transforming to strengthen support for LGBTQ+ youth and continue our mission to create safe, affirming schools for all. Dear John, Since our organization was founded in 1990, our name, GLSEN, has represented the network of teachers and educators who first took action, alarmed by the bul…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

February 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Celebrating Black History Month

Dear John,  Every February is a time for reflection and celebration of Black history in America.   At a time when so many civil liberties are under attack, it is important to uplift the voices of the trailblazers, like Audre Lorde, Marsha P. Johnson, and James Baldwin that have left an indelible m…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Because of you, every student’s future is brighter 🌈

Dear John,  As we step into 2026, we can’t thank you enough for your incredible support throughout the past year. Together, we trained educators, expanded the Rainbow Library to 1,156 schools, and supported thousands of students and families through local chapters. Your generosity built safer, more …

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Last chance to make your 2025 tax-deductible gift

Dear John,  This our final request for your support in 2025 and your last chance to a tax-deductible gift to GLSEN this year.  Your year-end support is vital to our work, which will help us to activate educators, advocate for inclusive curriculum, and empower student leaders nationwide.   Make your …

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM

There’s still time to make a difference

Dear John, While many are taking time off this week, GLSEN is still hard at work ensuring that every LGBTQ+ student can feel safe and affirmed in school. Your year-end gift will help LGBTQ+ students start 2026 with hope and support. DONATE If you haven’t made your year-end gift yet, there’s still ti…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Help power our student network

Dear John,  Every day, GLSEN hears from students who’ve found their voice and a sense of belonging because of supporters like you. Your generosity helps students find community, confidence, and safety. DONATE Through local chapters, inclusive curriculum, and programs like the National Student Counci…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Help defend trans kids - RSVP for our Zoom briefing tonight!

Marjorie Taylor Greene just struck a deal to fast-track her anti-trans bill, H.R. 3492, to a full House vote on Wednesday, December 17.  If it passes, this bill would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth, criminalize doctors, and give the federal government power to go after families seeking c…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM

See what your support makes possible

Dear John,  Because of supporters like you, GLSEN’s impact is reaching further than ever. Your generosity is changing classrooms—and changing lives—across the country. SUPPORT LGBTQ+ STUDENTS 25 chapters across 16 states engaged more than 10,000 students, educators, and families. 1,156 schools recei…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM

We met our match, but there’s still more to do.

Dear John, Thank you to those who helped make this Giving Tuesday extraordinary! Your generosity helped us reach our match goal with HOLLISTER. The first $15,000 was matched one-to-one. We are grateful to HOLLISTER and each of you who made this happen.  As the end of the year approaches, if you have…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Thank you for showing up for LGBTQ+ youth

Dear John, Thank you to those who helped make this Giving Tuesday extraordinary! Your generosity helps GLSEN reach students in more than a thousand schools—providing resources, training, and community to create safer, more inclusive classrooms. There is still time to join us! DONATE The movement you…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM

There’s still time to make your Giving Tuesday gift and help LGBTQ+ students

Dear John, Thousands have joined GLSEN today to support LGBTQ+ students—and we’re so close to reaching our Giving Tuesday goal. Your gift can still help us to receive a $15,000* match from Hollister. That would make a big difference in our ability to help LGBTQ+ youth.   DONATE If you haven’t given…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM

It’s Giving Tuesday! Stand with LGBTQ+ students today!

Dear John, It’s Giving Tuesday—a day to turn generosity into action for LGBTQ+ youth across the country. Hollister is once again offering a matching grant for the first $15,000* we receive during Giving Tuesday. Won’t you help us meet and surpass this match?   DONATE Your gift will:Help build safe, …

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—your support means everything

Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day when people everywhere come together to lift up the causes they care about most and now your gift will count even more.   We are delighted to announce that Hollister is once again offering a special matching grant for the first $15,000* of our Giving Tues…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

November 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM

With gratitude for you this Thanksgiving

Dear John, As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for you.  Your support makes it possible for GLSEN to create schools where LGBTQ+ students feel safe, affirmed, and celebrated for who they are. Every policy we advance, every educator we train, and every…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

November 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM

GLSEN condemns Trump’s attack on The Department of Education

Yesterday, the Department of Education said that it will move several of its offices to other federal departments, an effort aimed at dismantling the agency that ensures equitable access to education for all students.   The Office for Civil Rights is one of the offices that has already had their st…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM

This giving season, LGBTQ+ students need you more than ever

As we head into this giving season, please remember that LGBTQ+ students need your support now more than ever. Across the country, too many young people are facing increased hostility and isolation at school, yet your generosity can make a real difference. SUPPORT TODAY Every gift helps GLSEN trai…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM

October reminds us why visibility and your support matter

While Pride Month in June often takes the spotlight, October is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to honor our community. Throughout these past few weeks, we’ve celebrated International Lesbian Day, National Coming Out Day, and Spirit Day. These moments honor our stories, our courage, and our power to l…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Activate Your Donor-Advised Fund for Safer Schools

National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 20–26) is the perfect time to take an important step that protects your loved ones and ensures a lasting impact for LGBTQ+ students nationwide.  As attacks on inclusive education and LGBTQ+ visibility continue to rise, your commitment to GLSEN helps …

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Activate Your Donor-Advised Fund for Safer Schools

Did you know that more than $250 billion sits unused in Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) across the U.S.? Today, on National DAF Day (October 9) we invite you to put those resources to work protecting LGBTQ+ youth.  DONATE WITH A DAF These dormant resources could change countless lives, but they only do…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

October 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM

GLSEN National Student Council Applications are open!

Hey John,  We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity for student leaders across the country - applications are now open for the 2025-2026 GLSEN National Student Council (NSC)!  The NSC is a place for LGBTQ+ high school students to cultivate their leadership potential, amplify their voices,…

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  GLSEN · [email protected]

October 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM

It's Banned Books Week and we're launching the 2025-2026 Rainbow Library!

Hello John,  It's National Banned Books Week! As we raise awareness about the impact of censorship on LGBTQ+ stories and voices, we want to highlight our brand new Rainbow Library Book Lists for the 2025-2026 school year. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RAINBOW LIBRARY At GLSEN, we believe representation mat…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Last chance: Your gift doubles for LGBTQ+ youth!

Dear John, We are so close to meeting our A&F Challenge goal! The deadline is almost here and GLSEN still needs you!  By midnight tonight, September 30th, every donation made through our A&F Challenge page will be doubled by Hollister. That means your support can go twice as far to create sa…

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  Melanie Willingham-Jaggers · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Time is running out: Your gift can still be doubled!

Dear John, We’re almost through our A&F Challenge goal! But thousands of LGBTQ+ students are still waiting for safer, more inclusive classrooms. DONATE TODAY That’s where you come in. Every dollar donated through GLSEN’s A&F Challenge page will be matched, up to the campaign deadline.  When…

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