It is my sincere belief that in order for LGBTQ people to succeed we must be willing to support and lift up those that follow behind us. For this reason, 10% of the proceeds from the sale of any of my books are donated to the two organizations below. Both organizations help homeless LGBT Youth get off the street, both show these kids that they are in fact loved, and both organizations aptly affirm that there is an entire world of people who are willing to step up and help.
Other LGBT Authors give back as well. (Click the link.)
If you, or a young person you know, is LGBT and thinking about suicide, call The Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386. For adults over 24, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-866-273-8255.
Homeless Atlanta LGBT Youth in need of immediate assistance can call or text 678-856-7825. A 24 hour hotline. Donate.
Saint Lost & Found – Atlanta
Help line to find emergency shelter for LGBT homeless youth in Atlanta who are not able to locate immediate housing through other resources, such as shelters and LGBT youth agencies. DONATE
GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services - Alabama
LGBT advocacy and Youth services agency in rural Alabama. Peer Support . Host Home Program & much more. DONATE
GLBT National Help Center (for youth and adults)
National Youth TalkLine - Toll-free 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
15000 lgbt resources searchable via your zip code > GLBT Near Me
Other LGBT Youth Organizations:
Forty to None – National database & resources
Albert Kennedy Trust – UK
Pride for Youth Long Island
Stand Up For Kids -Atlanta
Chris Kids -Atlanta
Matthew Shepard Foundation–Denver
GLSEN-NYC & DC
Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western NY – Buffalo
The Trevor Project-W. Hollywood
I’m Gay Now What- ONLINE Community
ALSO Out Youth Sarasota, FL
Family Acceptance Project San Francisco
PLFAG Washington, DC
Family Pride Coalition Washington DC
LYRIC San Franciso
Rainbows End – Spectrum San Anselmo, CA
Hatch Youth – Houston, TX
Diversity Role Models -United Kingdom
Out Youth – Dallas, TX
Ruth Ellis Center – Detroit
Ozone House – Ann Arbor Michigan
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