Matthew Shepard Foundation

Youth & Students · South Dakota · Free

Erasing hate by replacing it with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. Useful for kids dealing with bullying, GSA suppression, bathroom/locker access, or sports participation issues. Many organizations host annual leadership conferences and summer camps — applications open spring. Trevor Project's TrevorSpace is a moderated international online community for LGBTQ+ youth 13–24. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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