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We are so grateful for the generous contributions of our loyal donors that help sustain our core programs and operations. To compliment our traditional fundraising efforts, we’ve discovered some new and unique ways of giving that harness the power of technology and the web. Here are a few examples.
Socialvibe is a social media site that empowers anyone, anywhere to earn donations for charities without giving a single penny out of their own pocket. At socialvibe.com/thetrevorproject, visitors complete short activities that earn points for The Trevor Project which translate into dollars. These activities are quick, easy and take less than a minute. You can help even more when you share these activities on Facebook and ask your friends to get involved too.
TreatFeed is a ‘soon-to-launch’ online marketplace of incredible deals from both local and web-based businesses (50-90% off all sorts of amazing goods and services). After signing up via our unique invitation link below, 10% of every deal you ‘treat’ yourself to will go directly to The Trevor Project. Check it out, and definitely read about their Social Tree™! Remember, you must use this link to sign up: Treatfeed.com/invitation/TheTrevorProject
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The Trevor Project has partnered with Onch Movement Jewelry to produce an exclusive, limited edition Flip-O-Pendant. All proceeds from sales benefit The Trevor Project and our goal is for members and allies of the LGBTQ community nationwide to bear this pendant and incite dialogue surrounding the epidemic of LGBTQ youth suicide. Each pendant retails for $10.00 and can be purchased at www.OnchMovement.com.
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Trevor Launches New Research Projects Advocacy and public policy victories
these grants to those who can provide findings that will better inform public policy. In this case, The Trevor Project’s research will help shape policies related to foster care, family social programs, and homeless youth—all programs that need better information on working with
This summer we were awarded a grant from the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law to look at how family rejection plays a role in both HIV risk behavior and suicide risk in young gay, bisexual and questioning men. The Williams Institute awards
LGBTQ youth. By analyzing data from The Trevor Lifeline, this study will help determine which family rejection behaviors (if any) contribute to suicide risk, those (if any) that contribute to HIV risk behavior, and those (if any) that contribute to both. The Trevor Project was also chosen out of more
for LGBTQ youth are built on good research. Right now, there is so little research about them that lawmakers often overlook the needs of young LGBTQ people. Much of The Trevor Project’s advocacy work focuses on making sure states and the federal government do a better job of collecting information about LGBTQ youth. In addition to supporting better public research, The Trevor Project has also launched its own research initiatives to better inform public policy and the services provided to our youth.
than 80 applicants to be a part of the strategic planning working group for the Reducing Disparities Project in California. Funded by the Mental Health Services Act, the LGBTQ Strategic Planning Working Group will help develop reports about LGBTQ youth that will be the foundation of a statewide comprehensive plan to reduce mental health disparities. We will be focusing on suicide attempts, mental health struggles and substance use issues. There will also be an emphasis on cultural competency with the goal of ending the higher risk of suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth. Data collected in partnership with the workgroup as well as that from The Trevor Lifeline will help better inform lawmakers and decision makers of the unique needs of LGBTQ youth in California. –Dave Reynolds, Public Policy & Research Manager
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