Out Youth

Serving LGBTQ Youth Across Texas Since 1990

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A magical unicorn cake to celebrate the amazing work of our equally magical Youth Development Intern, Lilli Hime. #farewell #thanksforeverything #weregoingtomissyou (at Out Youth)

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For reminders of our closures and other important announcements, text "@outyouth" to 81010. 📱 (at Out Youth)

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If I fits, I sits. 🌈🐱❤️ (at Out Youth)

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We are excited to announce that Sophie Osella (they/them/theirs, she/her/hers,) has joined the Out Youth team as our new Youth Development & Community Engagement Coordinator. Sophie is excited to return back to their hometown after three years of working as a digital content producer and social media marketing consultant in New Orleans, LA. There's no doubt Sophie will be a great fit, given their love of storytelling through video, collecting clothing, and philosophical musings. 🌈📽🕶 . . . #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtyouth #lgbtqyouth #welcometothefam (at Out Youth)

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We’re sad to say goodbye to Izzy Star, and know that fabulous things await them at the next stop on their journey. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 (at Out Youth)

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We are excited to announce that Bri Jenkins (she/her/hers) has joined the Out Youth team as our new Development Coordinator. Bri comes to us most recently from a role at United Way of Austin where she served as a development officer after moving to Austin from Connecticut in May 2016. There's no doubt Bri will be a great fit, especially after we heard through the grapevine that she is a phenomenal karaoke singer. 🌈🎤🤩 . . . #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtyouth #lgbtqyouth #welcometothefam (at Out Youth)

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There are only a few precious hours left before we ring in the new year. . Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Out Youth before the clock strikes 12. . https://outyouth.org/donate . #lgbt #lgbtyouth #outyouth

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We know that holidays can be a hard time for LGBTQ+ folks and their families.⠀ ⠀ If you are looking for a welcoming place to enjoy some good food and chosen family, stop by Out Youth today between 12 and 4 p.m.⠀ ⠀ All are welcome here.⠀ ⠀ #lgbtq #austin #givingthanks

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We are so proud of our friends @texashealthaction on the opening of their new @kindclinic ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Not only do they provide sexual health services and PrEP access, we partner with them on their gender care program for transgender and non-binary people through our Transgender Wellness program. Learn more at KindClinic.org #kind #hiv #prevention #transgender #wellness (at The Kind Clinic)

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Thanks to Bek for leading tonight’s program. We are so proud that they took the initiative to beautify the #outyouth house 🌈🏡 🦄 . . . #lgbt #lgbtyouth #art #artwall #welcomehome (at Out Youth)

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Just like Out Youth during drop-in hours, there's a teens-only space at the #austinpubliclibrary #newcentrallibrary. This Teen Library has hundreds of books, a computer lab, a video gaming area, and awesome new programs starting in November. ❤️📚🦄 (at New Central Library, Austin Public Library)

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The #newcentrallibrary is bright and airy – just the kind of place we like to curl up with a good book and explore different worlds for a while. 🚀👑🚗🎠👻 Not only does the #austinpubliclibrary have a whole section of #zines and #graphicnovels, the atrium features a perpetual motion clock and M.C. Escher inspired staircases. (at New Central Library, Austin Public Library)

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Congratulations to our friends at the #austinpubliclibrary on the grand opening of the #newcentrallibrary. 🌈📚🦄 Out Youth's Operations & Programs Director, Kathryn Gonzales, met with librarians in the teens-only area of library. We're already planning on a field trip and tour of the new library for our youth and their families. (at New Central Library, Austin Public Library)

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The @outyouth crew is spreading the love @austinpride thanks to our friends at @retailmenot 🌈❤️🦄 #lgbtqyouth #outyouth #pride (at Austin Pride)

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Looking for a way to support the #transgender and gender #nonbinary community in #Houston as the city and region recover from Hurricane Harvey?⠀ ⠀ Out Youth will be accepting donations for Organizaćion Latina de Trans en Texas and Casa Anandrea this Friday, September 8, from 1-3pm and this Sunday, September 10, from 2-8pm at the Drop-in Center (909 E. 49th 1/2 St.).⠀ ⠀ Items needed include:⠀ • Twin-size sheets⠀ • Cleaning supplies⠀ • Towels⠀ • Comforters⠀ • Pillows⠀ • Ice chests⠀ ⠀ @oltt_org (at Out Youth)

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Big thanks to Alvis Brad Howe for donating his 40th birthday to Out Youth! 🌈🎂 #happybirthday #lgbtyouth (at Black Lagoon: Art + Yoga)

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“I have what I call a label horde. I just have this long list of labels that kinda fit me. I identify as all of them because gender is confusing and mine is vague. I’m still not 100% sure about anything. My journey has been going through and realizing that I don’t really need a super well known label for it.”⠀ Loki, 16⠀ ⠀ - - -⠀ ⠀ We are sharing the stories of our LGBTQ+ youth as part of our #TakeMyHandTexas campaign. We want to remind Texans everywhere to stand up for and protect our transgender and gender non-binary youth, especially during this Special Session.⠀ ⠀ #OutYouth #lgbtqyouth #transisbeautiful #transboysareboys #transgirlsaregirls #nonbinarypeoplearepeople (at Out Youth)