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Executive Director of Zebra Youth Heather Wilkie has lived in Orlando, Florida for 17 years and calls it sort of a “beacon city in the state of Florida… central Florida and Orlando is kind of like a blue dot in the middle of the state. Honestly, central Florida is pretty welcoming. But go outside of the tri-county area, or even in some of the rural areas outside of Orlando, it’s not as supportive — and the youth know that.” For Heather, who works to make sure LGBTQ young people in central Florida feel supported, community means everything. Zebra Youth, an…

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. As we honor Juneteenth, we must also acknowledge the ongoing systemic racism and discrimination that Black people and other people of color face in our society. Racism and discrimination have a significant impact on mental health, and it is essential to recognize and address this issue.  That is why The Trevor Project is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, but also start the conversation around BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month which starts on July 1st. This month-long observance aims to raise awareness of the mental…

For Pride this year, we’re focusing on community. Stories of Pride: The Power of Us celebrates those who have supported LGBTQ young people and made them feel part of something bigger over the years. Our donors are some of the most passionate, dedicated members of the Trevor family and make our Trevor community what it is. We wanted to take some space to celebrate some of the amazing individual donors who make our life-saving work possible and connect with them about their stories. Our donors are the heart of our organization, and we’re so excited to give you the opportunity…

To our Trevor community: After several years of fast growth and commensurate financial support, we are now facing a tenuous economic climate. In order for The Trevor Project to continue to operate sustainably, we will need to conduct a reduction in our workforce in the next month. This is a deeply difficult decision, which we have come to realize as a last resort after taking other actions and exploring several paths, including but not limited to budget cuts, hiring freezes, limiting non-urgent travel, and more. The wellbeing of our community is of paramount importance to us, and we are doing what…

Pride Pride is a celebration of community, resilience, and LGBTQ+ history and culture. It is a time for action, joy, liberation, and change. At Trevor, we’re celebrating the power of us — the strength we have as a community and the difference we can make together for LGBTQ+ young people. This year’s Pride celebration is underway at the same time that a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ policies are being introduced and implemented across the country. Vitriolic and hateful rhetoric against LGBTQ+ people (and trans people, specifically) is amplified every day, and young people are watching. Pride can be a party,…

As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, I reflect on my personal journey and the disabilities I have faced. From a young age, I have grappled with bipolar disorder and am in recovery from acute post-traumatic stress disorder. These disabilities have presented continuous challenges in my life, whether it be the struggle to validate my experiences to my parents, seeking affordable and LGBTQ+-friendly therapy and psychiatric care, or simply finding the strength to face each day. It is important to acknowledge the lingering shame I sometimes feel regarding these labels. I question whether they truly define me or if my struggles…