Dear Email —
At It Gets Better, we see every day how our work empowers LGBTQ+ young people to create the change they want to see. Today’s youth are sharp, they see what is wrong in the world, and they have the willpower to shape the future to meet their expectations.
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from a few of the young people we’ve worked with over the last year. From our school grants program to our annual class of Youth Voices to the hundreds of thousands of kids we reach each year through uplifting content on social media, It Gets Better is not just affirming LGBTQ+ youth — it’s saving lives.
“As a queer person in this country, you learn not to expect too much. Receiving a grant from It Gets Better was a life-changing moment. Watching the Q-Center at my school grow and seeing the impact it continuously has on students is rewarding. It Gets Better made me believe that real change is tangible.” - Ava K., grant recipient - 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices.
“I know for a fact it does get better. It can feel hopeless living in states that are taking away your rights, creating social environments that are discriminatory and dangerous. This was all part of my experience. Yet, through the queer support network I found at It Gets Better, I have created a life filled with Black, queer, neurodivergent, nonbinary joy.” - Eris R. (pictured below left), Youth Voices, Class of 2024
“I was so inspired today listening to some of the It Gets Better youth ambassadors talk about the family and the friendships they have together. I need to be a part of this program - it’s so cool” - Twitch Commenter
So keep engaging with us in the digital space. You’re part of a community that is making things better for LGBTQ+ youth everywhere. And if you want to learn a bit more about how we’re making a difference, you can check out our 2023 Impact Report.
Together, we can help young LGBTQ+ people create a world in which they can thrive!
Ariella Assouline (she/her)
Senior Manager, Programs & Operations
It Gets Better
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