IYG
@iyg-indy.bsky.social
IYG serves young people (12-24) who identify as LGBTQ+ and their peer allies. IYG is the longest continuously operating queer youth organization in North America.
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Happy #EarthDay! 🌍🌈 Step outside, enjoy this weather, and take a moment to appreciate our home. 💚 Community care means supporting all of the life and land that supports us.
April 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy #EarthDay! 🌍🌈 Step outside, enjoy this weather, and take a moment to appreciate our home. 💚 Community care means supporting all of the life and land that supports us.
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Welcome @iyg-indy.bsky.social. Thanks for joining us at #NASWINLEAD.
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Welcome @iyg-indy.bsky.social. Thanks for joining us at #NASWINLEAD.
Register by FRIDAY for our 2025 Youth Summit! form.jotform.com/JamesonCamp/...
April 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Register by FRIDAY for our 2025 Youth Summit! form.jotform.com/JamesonCamp/...
✨🏳️⚧️ To our young gender-diverse community: we are here for and with you. 💜 To our allied community: our young people deserve better. Please join us in uplifting our gender diverse young people. When our institutions fail us, we must protect each other. ➡️ www.iyg.org/giving/
March 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
✨🏳️⚧️ To our young gender-diverse community: we are here for and with you. 💜 To our allied community: our young people deserve better. Please join us in uplifting our gender diverse young people. When our institutions fail us, we must protect each other. ➡️ www.iyg.org/giving/
Pride your Ride with an IYG license plate benefitting IYG! Low numbers available by request. Reach out to sfitzgerald.iyg.org for more information 🚗🌈🚙🌈🛻
March 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pride your Ride with an IYG license plate benefitting IYG! Low numbers available by request. Reach out to sfitzgerald.iyg.org for more information 🚗🌈🚙🌈🛻
Contribute to the 25th Annual IYG Auction, our signature, unforgettable night benefitting IYG and the life-saving services we provide LGBTQ+ young people across Indiana. 💛🖼️ If you have any artwork, goods, or services you'd like to contribute to the auction, please contact aleffingwell@iyg.org.
March 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Contribute to the 25th Annual IYG Auction, our signature, unforgettable night benefitting IYG and the life-saving services we provide LGBTQ+ young people across Indiana. 💛🖼️ If you have any artwork, goods, or services you'd like to contribute to the auction, please contact aleffingwell@iyg.org.
You're cordially invited to our 25th Annual IYG Auction in Indianapolis! 🥂 Save the date for Saturday, August 23, 2025 - an unforgettable silver celebration of community and queer legacy benefitting IYG and the LGBTQ+ young people of Indiana we serve.
Stay tuned for more details!
Stay tuned for more details!
March 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
You're cordially invited to our 25th Annual IYG Auction in Indianapolis! 🥂 Save the date for Saturday, August 23, 2025 - an unforgettable silver celebration of community and queer legacy benefitting IYG and the LGBTQ+ young people of Indiana we serve.
Stay tuned for more details!
Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to the brave women who are standing up against the recent EOs that threaten our community members under the dangerous guise of "women's rights." IYG thanks you for standing up for ALL women as we movie into International Women's Day 💜
www.women4changeindiana.org/news/2025/3/...
www.women4changeindiana.org/news/2025/3/...
Women4Change Indiana — Open Letter Regarding Executive Orders 25-36 and 25-37
The Honorable Mike Braun Office of the Governor 200 W Washington St. Ste 206, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 Re: Hoosier Women Respond to Orders Targeting Transgender Hoosiers Dear Governor Braun, As...
www.women4changeindiana.org
March 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thank you to the brave women who are standing up against the recent EOs that threaten our community members under the dangerous guise of "women's rights." IYG thanks you for standing up for ALL women as we movie into International Women's Day 💜
www.women4changeindiana.org/news/2025/3/...
www.women4changeindiana.org/news/2025/3/...
"While our political leaders invent problems that don’t exist, the youth we serve are afraid."
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March 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"While our political leaders invent problems that don’t exist, the youth we serve are afraid."
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THIS WEEK: IYG in NYC!
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
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March 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
THIS WEEK: IYG in NYC!
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
As we're wrapping up the month, March brings Bi+ Health Awareness month 💗💜💙
Wondering why this awareness effort exists? Learn more about the bisexual+ identity and unique bi+ health disparities at these resource sites:
➡️ stillbi.org/bisexual-ide...
➡️ bihealthmonth.org/resources-co...
Wondering why this awareness effort exists? Learn more about the bisexual+ identity and unique bi+ health disparities at these resource sites:
➡️ stillbi.org/bisexual-ide...
➡️ bihealthmonth.org/resources-co...
![White text on gradient bi flag background reads "IYG [logo] celebrates Bi+ Health Awareness; This month, join us in spreading awareness of the unique health disparities facing bisexual+ young people. Access IYG's programming, services, and support this Bi+ Health month." To the right, drawings of three queer young people standing confidently.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:amxsqndo2iuemuv6wyteqb6z/bafkreib2ujnnztlx4c72hry26zvwmz7u6wk6p3unjovjs32ygqgfloed5i@jpeg)
February 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
As we're wrapping up the month, March brings Bi+ Health Awareness month 💗💜💙
Wondering why this awareness effort exists? Learn more about the bisexual+ identity and unique bi+ health disparities at these resource sites:
➡️ stillbi.org/bisexual-ide...
➡️ bihealthmonth.org/resources-co...
Wondering why this awareness effort exists? Learn more about the bisexual+ identity and unique bi+ health disparities at these resource sites:
➡️ stillbi.org/bisexual-ide...
➡️ bihealthmonth.org/resources-co...
IYG in NYC!
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
February 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
IYG in NYC!
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
Julianne B. Merrill is celebrating her 40th by hosting a benefit concert for IYG, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Indiana.
💜 Join Us:
📍 The Green Room 42, NYC
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
🎟️ Live: ow.ly/icI450V5sue
🖥️ Stream: ow.ly/8Qnu50V5sum
🤝 Donate: ow.ly/LjFF50V5suq
IYG condemns the harmful legislation that targets transgender Hoosiers. "Trans people are not a bargaining chip." Read more at www.wfyi.org/news/article...
February 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
IYG condemns the harmful legislation that targets transgender Hoosiers. "Trans people are not a bargaining chip." Read more at www.wfyi.org/news/article...
📢 ACT NOW: Say NO to HB1041! 🚨
✊ Tell your legislators: Vote NO on HB1041!
📞 Call or email your representatives and demand they stop targeting trans Hoosiers. Be polite, be firm, and be clear: HB1041 solves nothing and puts trans lives at risk.
✊ Tell your legislators: Vote NO on HB1041!
📞 Call or email your representatives and demand they stop targeting trans Hoosiers. Be polite, be firm, and be clear: HB1041 solves nothing and puts trans lives at risk.
February 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
📢 ACT NOW: Say NO to HB1041! 🚨
✊ Tell your legislators: Vote NO on HB1041!
📞 Call or email your representatives and demand they stop targeting trans Hoosiers. Be polite, be firm, and be clear: HB1041 solves nothing and puts trans lives at risk.
✊ Tell your legislators: Vote NO on HB1041!
📞 Call or email your representatives and demand they stop targeting trans Hoosiers. Be polite, be firm, and be clear: HB1041 solves nothing and puts trans lives at risk.
Registration is now open for the IYG CampOUT this year! Campers age 12-17 can join us for a safer, accepting camp experience July 13-18 🏕️ Register your campers at www.jamesoncamp.org/summer-camps/
February 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Registration is now open for the IYG CampOUT this year! Campers age 12-17 can join us for a safer, accepting camp experience July 13-18 🏕️ Register your campers at www.jamesoncamp.org/summer-camps/
Help us get to know our community better! If you're an LGBTQ+ young person in Indiana, fill out this anonymous survey! 🌈 tinyurl.com/iygsurvey2025
January 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Help us get to know our community better! If you're an LGBTQ+ young person in Indiana, fill out this anonymous survey! 🌈 tinyurl.com/iygsurvey2025
Today, we remember and we mourn the violent atrocity of the Holocaust.
Today, we take action to follow through with the promise of #NeverAgain and critically evaluate how we uphold this promise through our words and actions.
Today, we take action to follow through with the promise of #NeverAgain and critically evaluate how we uphold this promise through our words and actions.
January 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today, we remember and we mourn the violent atrocity of the Holocaust.
Today, we take action to follow through with the promise of #NeverAgain and critically evaluate how we uphold this promise through our words and actions.
Today, we take action to follow through with the promise of #NeverAgain and critically evaluate how we uphold this promise through our words and actions.
Our newest center is opening on Monday! 🎉🎉 IYG Northwest Indiana will be opening in Crown Point for youth (12-18) and young adult (19-24) drop in, services, and programming!
January 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Our newest center is opening on Monday! 🎉🎉 IYG Northwest Indiana will be opening in Crown Point for youth (12-18) and young adult (19-24) drop in, services, and programming!
Save the date! This year's CampOUT will be July 13-18! Stay tuned for more info 🏕️
January 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Save the date! This year's CampOUT will be July 13-18! Stay tuned for more info 🏕️
Hey all! What's up? Wild week so far.
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January 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hey all! What's up? Wild week so far.