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$150,000 for LGBTQ+ youth, by the end of the year.

Can we do it?!

It’s so easy to feel powerless right now. But you can actually help us create very real, very powerful moments that uplift and support LGBTQ+ youth.

When you donate at itgetsbetter.org/donate, your support helps fuel things like...
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Amazing!!
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Every major medical organization in this country agrees on what age-appropriate, medically necessary care looks like for trans youth, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the National Association of Social Workers, and more.
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In the last 48 hours, 162 of you have raised $10K to match Allison Gill’s $20K gift—money she’s giving from her Veteran's disability benefits to support LGBTQ+ youth under attack from harmful legislation. Let's keep it going. itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdo... @dailybeanspod.com @muellershewrote.com
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Support It Gets Better and make a world of difference for LGBTQ+ youth. Your gift fuels leadership training, mentorship, and community-building—helping young people grow into confident, thriving adult...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This teacher in Hungary refuses to back down: “Freedom of assembly is a fundamental human right, and we cannot allow political decisions to limit our community’s visibility or self-expression.” 👏👏👏
Teacher facing jail for throwing Pride march regrets nothing: 'Queer people exist'
A teacher in Hungary facing a prison sentence for organising a Pride march remains defiant amid criminal charges.
www.thepinknews.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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This was sooo fun!
🔴 LIVE NOW: 🦴Bone Chill❄️ matches in DBD!

Come chat with faves @thejustryan.bsky.social, @itsianwatson.bsky.social, Behind_The_Lash_Streaming, @libraryfairy.bsky.social, and @chlohno.bsky.social and celebrate the holiday season!

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December 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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THIS WAS SO FUN! Enormous thanks to @itgetsbetter.bsky.social for letting me do some mid looping while yapping about queer holidays. 🏳️‍🌈
🔴 LIVE NOW: 🦴Bone Chill❄️ matches in DBD!

Come chat with faves @thejustryan.bsky.social, @itsianwatson.bsky.social, Behind_The_Lash_Streaming, @libraryfairy.bsky.social, and @chlohno.bsky.social and celebrate the holiday season!

twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🔴 LIVE NOW: KITTENS. JUST, KITTENS.

🐱Come end the stream with a highlight reel of cute kitties courtesy of @explore.org and the LA Kitten Rescue Sanctuary: twitch.tv/itgetsbetter!

If you loved this 8-hour queer-a-thon and want help us do more like this in 2026, donate here: itgetsbetter.org/donate
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🔴 LIVE NOW: 🦴Bone Chill❄️ matches in DBD!

Come chat with faves @thejustryan.bsky.social, @itsianwatson.bsky.social, Behind_The_Lash_Streaming, @libraryfairy.bsky.social, and @chlohno.bsky.social and celebrate the holiday season!

twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
December 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
🔴 LIVE NOW: Bring your coffee 'n come have a cozy chat with us!

Caleb aka The Fitness Marshall makes a holiday-themed coffee while having a Happy Zapp chat with drag queen Jo Lopez ☕️

Join here: twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
December 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🔴 LIVE NOW: Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants?!

Author @chrispaulrainbows.com discusses their new book with Raelee, our Assistant Manager for Education...

...followed by a page-by-page special reading from friends and celebs 👀

Come see who's part of the reading: twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
🔴 LIVE NOW: @jenisonline.bsky.social and @megiibyte.bsky.social come together again for cozy Minecraft building while discussing the importance of queer spaces in video games!

Join in on the 8-hour Queer-A-Thon now: twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
December 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🔴 LIVE NOW: Allison Gill interviews our Executive Director, Brian Wenke, for @dailybeanspod.com and talks more about her $20,000 donation!

Watch with us on Twitch: twitch.tv/itgetsbetter

And use Allison's donation link to match her gift and help us make it $40k: itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdonate
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🔴 LIVE NOW: our Youth Voices Jay, Angelo, and Andrew answer YOUR question, tell coming out stories, and more!

"Trying to make it more complicated or hide who you are is just going to be make it more difficult in the end."

Watch on Twitch: twitch.tv/itgetsbetter
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
BIG surprise 💜 Allison Gill of @dailybeanspod.com & @muellershewrote.com is donating $20,000 of her veteran's disability benefits from this year to It Gets Better... and challenging YOU to match it! Can we hit $40K for LGBTQ+ youth programs? Donate w Allison’s link: itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdonate
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As 2025 winds down, our 2024 Annual Report is here. Annual reports have their own timeline; impact doesn’t: 2M reached (600k LGBTQ+ youth), 103,300 youth + 1,637 educators, $244k in youth-led grants. Learn more: itgetsbetter.org/wp-content/u... #itgetsbetter #annualreport
December 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
CONGRATS to TWO of our Youth Voices alumni, Annabelle & Mia, on @glaad.bsky.social's 20 Under 20 for their activism!

"Their journey in activism flourished when Mia linked up with the Youth Voices program at It Gets Better, which uplifts outspoken and influential LGBTQ youth around the globe." 💜
GLAAD 20 Under 20 2025: Meet the Young LGBTQ Changemakers Shaping the World
Honoring Zaya Wade, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, and more incredible LGBTQ youth.
www.teenvogue.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The pastor who came out to her congregation, even though her parents weren't accepting: "What brought us together and has kept us together are all the things found in the ‘stays the same’ category.”
Pastor comes out as trans in amazing sermon - LGBTQ Nation
PLUS: A tennis player comes out and wigs for dogs
www.lgbtqnation.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Our Youth Voices ambassadors have spoken: Hayley Kiyoko and Noahfinnce are our 2025 Joy Rebels of the Year. Chosen by LGBTQ+ teens, this honor goes to artists who use joy as a form of rebellion and make queer and trans youth feel truly seen. Read more : itgetsbetter.org/it-gets-bett... #itgetsbetter
December 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
LGBTQ+ youth are growing up in a world that feels heavier than it should. We’re evolving our work to meet that reality. In this short video, our executive director breaks down why recurring donors matter and how monthly gifts keep us saying “yes” when youth step up to lead. itgetsbetter.org/donate
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Drop in the replies: questions about queer people you're afraid to ask!

Every December, we host a year-end stream so LGBTQ+ youth can have a safe holiday space. This year, our Youth Voices will be answering YOUR questions!

Reply here!

🔗 Or use the form to be anonymous: forms.gle/D5EQQT3sNxAXrH5t5
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Allies, it's time to STAND UP like Noah and Sara Wyle. In a special #GivingTuesday message, they wrote - "Every young person should have the freedom to explore their identity and discover what they’re passionate about without fear of judgment or discrimination." Join them itgetsbetter.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ PSA: this year, merch is 20% off through the END OF THE YEAR!

If you're participating in the #EconomicBlackout on Black Friday, we got you - you can still grab gifts that give back to our work through December 31st!

Shop now (or later) at itgetsbetter.org/shop to support LGBTQ+youth.
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ PSA: this year, merch is 20% off through the END OF THE YEAR!

If you're participating in the #EconomicBlackout on Black Friday, we got you - you can still grab gifts that give back to our work through December 31st!

Shop now (or later) at itgetsbetter.org/shop to support LGBTQ+youth.
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hitting today with gratitude for our entire community and for all of our supporters. Always thankful for YOU and your support of LGBTQ+ youth. We even have some thanks for the haters. Read on to see why. #thanksgiving #itgetsbetter
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM