Indiana Youth Group, Inc

• 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
• LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQ+ youth. Homelessness is even more prevalent in youth of color and transgender youth.
• 300+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced across the US this year alone. Including Indiana which banned gender-affirming care for trans youth.
• LGBTQ+ youth who have supportive families and peers have much lower negative mental and physical health outcomes. Even just one supportive adult can reduce the risk of suicide by 40%

• Basic needs support like clothing, laundry, food, and hygiene.
• Case management to assess at-risk youth and determine additional support they require by connecting them to services provided by partner organizations for mental health, housing, and legal assistance.
• Support and discussion groups for LGBTQ+ youth and their families
• Project Prism, a rapid rehousing program for LGBTQ+ young adults (18-24) to get them off of the streets and into safe, stable housing.
• Programming and activities where LGBTQ+ youth can feel accepted and affirmed.

According to a 2021 study by The Trevor Project, the estimated total number of LGBTQ youth ages 13–24 who attempted suicide in the past year was 712,990. This equates to 1,953.40 (1,954) people per day. So, in order to drive awareness to this alarming statistic, I will be running the upcoming Indy Monumental Half Marathon for the Indiana Youth Group, Inc.

The Indiana Youth Group creates safer spaces to foster community and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices. Want to join me in making a difference? Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me!

Source: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2021/03/11/estimate-of-how-often-lgbtq-youth-attempt-suicide-in-the-u-s/