Campus Pride

Develops resources, programs and services to support LGBT and ally students on college campuses across the United States.

First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship

FFBC awards annual scholarships to outstanding Iowa high seniors who fight homophobia and educate their schools and/or communities about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.

Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network

Works to ensure that LGBT students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Provides resources for local schools and organizations to participate in national days of recognition including Day of Silence and Ally Week.

Gender Spectrum

Provides consultation, training and events designed to help families, educators, professionals, and organizations understand and address the concepts of gender identity and expression.

Iowa Pride Network

Develops LGBTQ youth advocate leaders & supports Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) groups.

Iowa Safe Schools

Networks Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) across the state with critical resources and supports GSA advisors to build Iowa's next generation of leaders.  Empowers students through online communication, an annual leadership summit, the Iowa Governor's Conference on LGBTQ Youth, and through partnerships including those with Project HIM and the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA).

@iowasafeschools

www.facebook.com/iowasafeschools

LGBTQ History Month

The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement of our extraordinary national and international contributions.

Matthew Shephard Scholarship

A program of the Eychaner Foundation, Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship Program works with highly motivated students who are interested in advice and assistance from adult mentors to accelerate their academic experience and performance, improve their adjustment to professional standards of behavior, goals, ethics and success and out-perform their age group in transitioning to adult leadership roles. Scholarship awards are based on academic aptitude, academic achievement, community service and financial need.

Point Foundation

In addition to providing financial support and scholarships for education, Point Foundation matches each scholar with a mentor who is a successful professional and also a prominent and caring member of the LGBTQ and ally community.

Safe Schools Academy

Provides quality professional development opportunities for educators, counselors, social workers, administrators, and other youth-service providers. These online and in-person courses are offered through a partnership with the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) (license renewal partner) and Drake University (graduate credit partner).

stopbuyllying.gov

Provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. 

Trans Youth Equality Foundation

Provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families.  Organizes retreats, camps, workshops, and individual "face time" via skype, phone, or in person.

The Trevor Project

Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.  Also conducts suicide prevention awareness and training activities.

Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 – 1-866-488-7386

TrevorText- Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200 (Fridays 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST). 

@TrevorProject

You Can Play

Dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation.