Inside Out Youth Services is the leading youth-serving nonprofit in the Tava- Kaavi (Pikes Peak) region for LGBTQIA2+ young people, ages 13-24. At the IOYS community center, young people have a safe and affirming space to make friends, access resources, and participate in evidence-based programming.
At Inside Out, we believe strongly in “nothing about us, without us” meaning that we center our young folx in all of our activities. Your support gives our youth and young folx hope, connection, and the power to envision a future where they are safe, seen, and celebrated in a world that too often leaves them behind. Thank you for believing in this work and in a world where every young person can thrive.
Our goal for this year is to raise money towards our general operating budget. This allows us to continue building access, equity, and power with our young folx in the ways that are the most important and engaging.
According to the 2024 Trevor Project study on LGBT youth, more than 1 in 10 (12%) LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the past year.
“[Inside Out Youth Services] helped me know that there is a place for people like me to feel welcome and be able to feel like themself. ” — IOYS Young Person (15)
Phone: (719) 328-1056