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Transforming The Trevor Project
By Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project To The Trevor Project Community: I grew up in a traditional, religious family in South Texas, which was hard for me as a young queer person. I was lonely, awkward, afraid, and grappled with my identity; I desperately needed a support network like The Trevor Project, but it didn’t exist yet. I came to lead The Trevor Project because I am deeply, personally invested in its work to support LGBTQ+ young people in crisis. Today, I’d like to share my observations and vision for the future of our vital organization. …
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A Statement from The Trevor Project Ahead of Inauguration Day
Thursday, January 16, 2025 – Ahead of the 2025 United States Presidential Inauguration, Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released the following statement: “I want to speak directly to the LGBTQ+ young people across the United States who may be feeling afraid about what your future in this country might look like: “You are not alone. You are loved. And you have millions of people fighting for you to lead the healthy, safe, and long life that you deserve. Even in your darkest moments, even as…
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Finding Support & Building Community Amid Political Uncertainty
A Self-Care Guide for LGBTQ+ Young People Following the 2024 elections, The Trevor Project saw a nearly 700% increase in volume across our classic crisis services. We have heard many LGBTQ+ young people across the country on our lines, social media, and TrevorSpace. LGBTQ+ youth express a wide range of emotions — including anxiety, stress, fear, and sadness – about how the new political environment in the U.S. may impact their lives, and the lives of people they love. To help support LGBTQ+ young people through what can be an intense political climate, as well as help them find support and build community,…