Homeless Youth Awareness Month

Did you know?

Over 4 million youth experience homelessness each year and nationally, 28% of LGBTQ+ youth have experienced homelessness or housing instability at some point in their lives, and 16% have run away from home to escape mistreatment or fear of it. This November, we’re calling on you to join us in action as we dive into the issues of youth homelessness.

Here are some ways you can get involved during
Homeless Youth Awareness Month

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Take Action: Urge Congress to Act

We invite you to support the Runaway Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, the only legislation that allocates essential funding for services aimed at homeless youth across the country.

Sign the Petition

Send a message to Congress today and help ensure a brighter future for at-risk youth.

Sign the Petition

Support LGBTQ+ Youth

Make a one-time gift or become a monthly sustainer and help us reach our goal of $5,000. Your contribution directly funds shelter nights, resources, and essential services for LGBTQ+ youth in need.

Every Dollar Helps!

By donating to our cause you are directly helping LGBTQ+ youth in our community!

Donate Now

Spread the Word:

Throughout the month, we will be actively
posting on social media, sharing stories, facts, and ways for you to help fight youth homelessness. Share our posts, inform your friends, and help raise awareness in your community.

Post, Like, & Share

Wear green every Friday to join our fight
to end child and youth homelessness

#GoGreenForQueerYouth

Download Media Kit
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Why is Youth Homelessness
Awareness Month Important?

Youth Homelessness Awareness Month serves as a chance to raise awareness about the challenges young individuals encounter and to collaborate on solutions aimed at eradicating youth homelessness as we currently understand it.

What is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month?

November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge those children and families experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness

What does Thrive Youth Center do to support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing Homelessness?

Thrive Youth Center is the largest shelter in Texas. We provide a safe and supportive center for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, so they can become productive, skilled, educated, and successful adults with the opportunity to achieve their dreams.

Learn More About Government Efforts

Read the official Commemoration of National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Support Our Efforts Year Around

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Become a monthly sustainer to help the LGBTQ+ youth of the Alamo City obtain the resources they need to succeed!

Become a Metamorphosis Society Member