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It Gets Better
Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles, California 36,686 followers
It Gets Better exists to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
About us
In 2010, LGBTQ+ people and their allies all over the world uttered three words that would give rise to a global movement — it gets better. A wildly successful social media campaign was born, with more than 70,000 people sharing their stories to provide hope and encouragement to young LGBTQ+ people. Today, the It Gets Better is a global non-profit that reaches millions of young people each year through inspiring media programming, educational resources, international affiliates in 19 countries, and access to an arsenal of community-based service providers. It Gets Better received an Emmy Award in 2012 and has garnered support from Presidents Obama and Biden, Kerry Washington, Jane Fonda, Kelly Clarkson, Gabrielle Union, Chris and Scott Evans, Mj Rodriguez, Ciara, Jojo Siwa and more than 760,000 others who have taken the pledge to share messages of hope and to speak up against intolerance.
- Website
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http://www.itgetsbetter.org
External link for It Gets Better
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
Locations
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Primary
7190 W Sunset Blvd
#504
Los Angeles, California 90046, US
Employees at It Gets Better
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Tracy Apps
Innovative Senior UX Design Leader | Transforming Ideas into Intuitive Experiences
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Jimmy Ancheta-Tilley Jr, CFRE (he/him/his)
Director of Development at It Gets Better Project
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Marcus Proctor
Actor/Writer/Producer/Singer
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Farrell (Jamie) Nicholes
Art Director/Senior Designer
Updates
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🚨PSA: We’re LOGGING OFF this week! Pride can be energizing, but it’s also a protest - and sometimes, even the most tireless activists experience burnout. So we're taking a digital detox. By logging off, we’re setting the standard for a Queer Week of Rest, with plenty of time to recharge, show ourselves some love and care, and come back reenergized to stand up for LGBTQ+ youth throughout the rest of 2024 - and we encourage you to take a device break, too! In the meantime, swipe for some resources you can access and share while we’re away. See you again on July 8th, and we can’t wait! #itgetsbetter #pride2024 #pride #queerweekofrest #lgbtqyouth #queeryouth #transtyouth #lgbtqactivist #lgbtqally
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It Gets Better Executive Director Brian Wenke is an Ad Age Pride Month spotlight. In his guest column, he shares the five questions brands should ask before supporting nonprofits that work with LGBTQ+ youth and what it takes to ‘stand out and stand tall’ in authentic allyship. "Today’s volatile social landscape places corporations at the epicenter of a cultural clash. The rise of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment not only poses a moral challenge but also a significant business threat. Companies aiming for authentic and meaningful corporate citizenship must navigate these turbulent waters with strategic and ethical clarity. It is crucial to resist pressures that could force a betrayal of foundational principles. Doing so can compromise consumer trust and loyalty while reinforcing the marginalization of an already vulnerable population." #PrideMonth #BrandSupport #brandmarketing #lgbtq #lgbtqyouth #allyship #corporateamerica #corporateengagement #itgetsbetter #nonprofit
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It turns out people actually do care what LGBTQ+ youth have to say. Thanks to supporters like you, we are officially SOLD OUT of our latest book! Queerbook has been a true labor of love, and the response has been incredible. Seeing people flock to purchase a book entirely created, curated and edited by LGBTQ+ youth shows that young people are indeed here to change the future for the better — we just have to let them guide the way. Happy Pride Month! #itgetsbetter #lgbtq #bookrelease #queerbook #pridemonth
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If a 10-year-old can stand up to anti-trans bills and laws, SO CAN YOU! 🏳️⚧️ And nope, you don’t even have to be old enough to vote. This election year, you can still do things like: 🟣 Attend school board city council meetings where these decisions take place to voice your opinion 🟣 Support your local public library in the face of book bans 🟣 Listen and learn from your local community to learn about the experiences of others! #itgetsbetter #electionszn #elections2024 #protecttranskids #transyouth #transkids #lgbtqia #lgbtq
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When it's Juneteenth AND Pride Month, you know we're gonna take time to honor the day by highlighting some Black queer art! 🌈 Click through to our slideshow of artists and give some of your favorites a follow. #juneteenth #pridemonth #lgbtq #itgetsbetter #blackqueerartists SLIDE SHOW: https://lnkd.in/gchwjzjP
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Yesterday, more than 33,000 people joined us live on Twitch for the unveiling of our Pride Village — a digital safe space in Minecraft for LGBTQ+ youth to celebrate Pride with community. Some of the top streamers on Twitch interpreted what Pride means to them, and the builds were out of this world amazing. But don't take our word for it. See for yourself. Pride Village is now open for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to come in and celebrate. And if you want a sneak peek at the amazing things these streamers created, take a look at one of the highlights from yesterday's stream below. WATCH THE STREAM: https://lnkd.in/gi9KQkeB EXPLORE THE BUILD: https://lnkd.in/gyuvWS7z #pridemonth #pridevillage #lgbtq #lgbtqyouth #itgetsbetter #digitalpride #safespace #minecraft #twitch #gaming
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TODAY - 🌈 Watch the Pride Village FINALE EVENT with us! We've spent the past week with some amazing creators as they streamed Minecraft builds that represent what Pride means to them - while fundraising for LGBTQ+ youth simultaneously! Now we have an entire Pride Village that we can't wait for you to explore. Take the tour and come chat with our hosts as we stream the grand finale on Thursday, June 13 at 2pm ET/11am PT at twitch.tv/itgetsbetter. And remember — E.L.F. BEAUTY will match your donations up to $50,000 throughout June! Welcome to our cozy, virtual safe space for Pride. 💜 #itgetsbetter #digitalpride #minecraft #charitystream #lgbtqyouth #queeryouth #transyouth #twitch #elfbeauty
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8 years ago today - thank you, TJ Mitchell (https://lnkd.in/giYV3KWT), for helping us honor Pulse Night of Remembrance. We will never stop fighting for equality and acceptance on behalf of those we lost that night in Orlando. 💜🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #itgetsbetter #lgbtq #lgbtqyouth #pulse #pulsenightclub #pulsenightofremembrance #orlando