Homeless and unsupported queers

Just a few kids want to make a difference, even if it's small. In Asheville NC there's a lot of homeless people, with almost 600 people by the end of 2023 . 8% of homeless people are transgender, and 3% are queer. And that is a whopping 17% of queer people! And this is because of unsupportive, non understanding parents. And to help these people, including non-queer homeless people, we want to raise money to give out bags with supplies such as blankets, canned food, deodorant, soap, free haircuts, feminine products, and old clothes such as jackets, socks, shirts, hats, gloves etc. And at our own school IC Imagine charter school we are starting a donation box for items to be donated, and with the money we will buy those things second hand. And half of the money will go to youth outright which is an amazing charity that directly helps support young queer people in help or community.

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"Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Youth OUTright WNC, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Youth OUTright WNC: Founded in 2009, Youth OUTright WNC, Inc. is the only youth advocacy non-profit organization in the region solely dedicated to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex, asexual and allied (LGBTQIA+) youth ages 11-20 in Western North Carolina. Based on 2010 U.S. Census figures, it is estimated that there could be more than 4,000 LGBTQ youth in our 18 counties.

We engage and support LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-20 to be confident, resilient and compassionate community members."