Kaleidoscope Youth Center

📣 Big news from us today:

Columbus LGBTQ+ nonprofit takes next steps in northwest Ohio expansion COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As part of its ongoing mission supporting LGBTQ+ Ohio youth, Kaleidoscope Youth Center is expanding services to Findlay, marking a significant step in the organization…

Kaleidoscope Youth Center is expanding services, marking a significant step in the organization’s long-term goal to reach rural communities.

Image is an edited version of the Heightened Scrutiny poster. Text says Screening in Columbus, OH Aug 2-3 Heightened Scrutiny Special Q&A Screening Saturday, August 2nd at 2:00pm Gateway Film Center 1550 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 In partnership with logos for TransOhio, Kaleidoscope Youth Cetner, NASW, Equality Ohio Tickets & More info: HeightenedScrutinyDoc.com

Looking for something to do tomorrow in Columbus? Join us for the debut screening + panel discussion of @heightenedscrutinydoc.com at @gatewayfilmcenter.bsky.social!

🎟️gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/heightened-scrutiny-2025/

Thank you all so much!!! 😍

KYC Pride is TOMORROW - Sat, June 21 - from 3-6pm. All ages welcome! Family-Friendly! Free to attend!

We'll have games, music, food, crafts, and community.

Plus, it's going to be a hot one 🌞 so we'll have plenty of free water, a splash pad, shade, and A/C in our Drop-in Center.

Join us! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Together, we can turn fear into freedom, isolation into community, and targets into trailblazers. In a time when our state and country are working to erase our youth, your generosity and compassion writes them back into the story - boldly, unapologetically, and in full color. Thank you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Text reads, "Ways to give -> kycohio.org/donate and -> venmo @ kycohio"

Today is #GiveOutDay, a day to give to your favorite LGBTQ+ charity - and we hope that's us, and you'll give a gift today at kycohio.org - but this is also a plea to our allies to continue to stand up.

Donate, volunteer, write and call your legislators, show up to a protest, show up to Pride.

Text reads "This year alone, an additional $274,000 is in jeopardy due to the continued hostile social-political climate. These dollars fund the vital services we provide, including housing, behavioral health, and wraparound support."

Text reads, "It is only with our community and your support that we can continue to provide all of our services at no cost to youth and their families."

This year alone, an additional $274,000 is in jeopardy due to the continued hostile social-political climate. But the need that these dollars provide for has not gone away. It is only with your support that we can continue to provide free services for our youth and families.

Text reads "As our community is being systematically erased, KYC has lost around $550,000 in grant dollars as funders reallocate their priorities away from LGBTQ+ causes."

Text reads "You support is more vital than ever before." There is a spelling mistake in this text as it should read "YOUR support is more vital than ever before."

The hateful cultural and legislative attacks on our community mean funders are less likely to prioritize LGBTQ+ causes. KYC has lost around $550,000 in funder dollars the past couple years as they reallocate their priorities.

Text reads Give Out Day

Real talk for a moment.

Our community is being systematically erased, and we need your help.

You Belong.
And we're so glad you're here.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩵🩷🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Hi! We’re here!

Columbus Pride is Sat, June 14th, and we want you to join us at PRIDE ON HIGH! This is the ultimate pride march experience with access to food, drinks, private bathrooms and AC! This event benefits KYC, @equitas-health.bsky.social, @equalityohio.bsky.social & Stonewall Columbus!

🎟️➡️ prideonhigh.com

Are you in Northwest Ohio? Take our survey -> tinyurl.com/KYCNWO

Are you an LGBTQ+ young person (12-24) in Northwest Ohio? Kaleidoscope Youth Center wants to hear from you. What LGBTQ+ youth resources and programming should Kaleidoscope Youth Center be providing to this corner of Ohio?

Share this needs assessment far and wide to help determine what LGBTQ+ youth resources and programming should be provided to this corner of Ohio.

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Columbus City Council awards $100,000 to longtime LGBTQ+ nonprofit COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council awarded a $100,000 grant last week to Ohio’s longest-serving LGBTQ+ youth organization, as part of an effort to combat anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric…

The ordinance benefits Kaleidoscope Youth Center, a Columbus nonprofit providing housing and programming for LGBTQ+ young people.

Pride Raiser is live, folks! Join the 2025 Nordecke Prideraiser supporting Kaleidoscope Youth Center by making a pledge for each MLS goal the Crew scores from May 31st - June 29th. Visit nordecke.com/pride for details!

"Thank you" doesn't feel like a strong enough phrase for this tremendous outpouring of support for trans youth in Ohio! 😭

$88,758.60 split b/w KYC & @transohio.bsky.social!!

Shout out to Rue and everyone who purchased, contributed products, boosted the signal, or otherwise participated in this! 🙏

A screenshot showing the bundle has raised $86,548,.50 out of a goal of $100,000

There's less than 12 hours left to get over 450 games, supplements, and more for only $5!
Once it's over, it's over until 2026.
We've raised over $85k for @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social and we want to finish this year's bundle with a bang!

bit.ly/transrightsbundle25

Let’s blow this one out of the water! Please donate if you can. @kycohio.bsky.social is such a gift to many struggling kids in our community. A few dollars can help more than you know!

12 HOURS REMAIN!!! This is your last chance to get over 450 games, zines, and supplements for as little as $5, all proceeds benefiting @kycohio.bsky.social & @transohio.bsky.social !

We're at 86k of our 100k goal - how close can we get by 8pm Pacific?

itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

A graphic advertising a R.E.P.O. stream on Twitch.tv/liquidrina supporting the trans rights bundle

Join Rue and Rina on Twitch.tv/liquidrina at 7PM PT

We've surpassed $75k and we're aiming to get to $100k by the time we wrap on Friday May 2nd.

Haven't gotten the Bundle yet?
Snag it at bit.ly/transrightsbundle25
This year's proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social & @transohio.bsky.social

Aaand we're totally SOLD OUT! Thank you all so much for supporting this event! 🫶

There is a waitlist you can join in case tickets/seats open up. Visit tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch to join the list!

New toolkit outlines roadmap for Ohio schools before anti-LGBTQ+ forced outing law takes effect HB 8 will affect school communities across the state beginning in July. Here’s what to expect and how to respond.

"Created in partnership with TransOhio, Equality Ohio, the CEJC, the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, KYC, GLSEN Northeast Ohio and the NASW-OH, Honesty for Ohio Education’s toolkit ...includes public comment talking points, recommendations for students and teachers, sample letters and more."

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VIP Tables are SOLD OUT! There's only a handful of tickets left for general admission, so please get yours now -> tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch

Graphic is composed of a starry background. The upper right corner has a greenish planet with a cartoon person holding a trans flag. A "punk-style" pink heart is overlayed on it. In the upper left corner it reads "KYC Drag Brunch '25. Saturday, May 10th. Doors at Noon. Show begins at 1pm at Seventh Son Brewing." The lower half features photos of the co-hosts Anisa Love and Virginia West.

Graphic is comprised of space imagery including stars, a UFO, the moon, and a planet, with a cartoon person holding a trans flag on the plant. On the image is written: KYC Drag Brunch '25. Saturday, May 10th. Doors at Noon. Show begins at 1pm at Seventh Son Brewing.

KYC’s Drag Brunch is back! We're thrilled to welcome back Virginia West and Anisa Love as co-hosts, alongside a galaxy of STARS bringing high energy, jaw-dropping performances, and your favorite SPACE JAMS!

GET YOUR TICKETS! ➡ tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch

Now Is a Pretty Good Time To Buy This Trans Rights TTRPG Bundle Today is a terrible day for trans folks. This TTRPG bundle at least promises to do some good for trans rights charities.

“TTRPGs for Trans Rights — Ohio” features $1,766 worth of games...from over 200 game developers, all for just five bucks...benefits trans advocacy group TransOhio and queer youth organization Kaleidoscope Youth Center. The bundle has currently raised over $55,600, with a $100,000 goal set."

This is incredible 😭😍 Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excited to announce that we've crossed the $50,000 threshold for #TransRightsBundle25! Let's see how far we can go in the second half of this campaign!

I'm setting an ambitious next goal: $100,000. I think we can hit it!