Tag: The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project Receives Historic $45 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Stuart Mitchell

A message from Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is honored to announce that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a transformational $45 million gift, an investment to support the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact for LGBTQ+ young people. This extraordinary contribution — the single largest one-time donation in our 27-year history — comes at a pivotal moment for our organization and the LGBTQ+ young people we serve. Major gifts of this magnitude are backed by rigorous vetting and thoughtful approaches to philanthropy.  A $45…

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Macy’s, Inc. Honors National LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Stuart Mitchell

In honor of National Pride Month, Macy’s, Inc. recognizes the achievements and perseverance of the LGBTQ+ community this June through a partnership between Macy’s and The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. From June 1st through June 30th, Macy’s will host a special round-up in-stores and online donation campaign benefitting The Trevor Project to support youth nationwide with comprehensive resources, including 24/7 crisis services, public education, research, advocacy, peer support and more. Additionally, Macy’s, Inc. nameplates, inclusive of Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, continue to highlight…

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New Poll Sheds Light on Florida and Texas Voters’ Stances on Anti-LGBTQ Policies

Stuart Mitchell

The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth, released new polling data today examining Florida and Texas voters’ perspectives on a number of anti-LGBTQ policies, including those that restrict access to gender-affirming care and those that censor school content. The poll was conducted by Morning Consult between May 13-18, 2022 among a sample of 300 registered voters in Florida and 297 registered voters in Texas. The full polling data can be found here. The poll in…

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EyeBuyDirect And The Trevor Project Honor National Coming Out Day With The “See Me Collection”

Stuart Mitchell

This October 11th marks the 32nd anniversary of National Coming Out Day which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and those who have bravely come out with their sexual orientation, gender identity or both. As part of EyeBuyDirect’s vision for a more diverse and inclusive world, the leading online eyewear retailer is extending its partnership with The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth, to commemorate National Coming Out Day with the launch of the See Me Collection. The capsule collection features four styles in “Trevor’s Signature Orange”…

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EyeBuyDirect, Tan France And The Trevor Project Join Forces In Honor Of The 50th Anniversary Of LGBTQ+ Pride

Stuart Mitchell

This year’s 50th anniversary of the first Pride March will not look like a typical milestone event because the coronavirus crisis has caused parades nationwide to be canceled. EyeBuyDirect is honoring this anniversary and the LGBTQ community alongside Tan France, resident fashion expert on the Netflix hit show “Queer Eye”, with the launch of the “Freedom Collection.” These frames are a visual symbol of support for a more united, inclusive and equal world, and 5% of collection sales (with a minimum donation of $10,000) will be donated to The Trevor Project, the world’s…

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