{"id":473,"date":"2023-04-06T20:59:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T20:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=473"},"modified":"2025-02-27T20:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:42:27","slug":"10-ways-to-support-lgbtqia-youth-in-your-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-support-lgbtqia-youth-in-your-community\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Support LGBTQIA Youth in Your Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Many LGBTQIA+ kids and teens face many challenges and obstacles in their daily lives, but there are ways to help them. Whether it\u2019s through a donation of time, food, or money, you can make a difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ youths by supporting them and their community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Below are 10 ways that you can support LGBTQIA+ kids and teenagers in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Indiana-Youth-Group-Food-Pantry-Donations-e1680814521614-1024x443.jpg\" alt=\"Call 317-822-5070 to learn how to drop off food donations for the 2023 IYG food drive!\" class=\"wp-image-474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Indiana-Youth-Group-Food-Pantry-Donations-e1680814521614-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Indiana-Youth-Group-Food-Pantry-Donations-e1680814521614-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Indiana-Youth-Group-Food-Pantry-Donations-e1680814521614-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Indiana-Youth-Group-Food-Pantry-Donations-e1680814521614-500x216.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Indiana-Youth-Group-Food-Pantry-Donations-e1680814521614.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Call 317-822-5070 to learn how to drop off food donations for the 2023 IYG food drive!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">How to Show Your Support for the LGBTQIA+ Youth Community in Indianapolis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Donate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donate to an LGBTQ-friendly food pantry or other charity organization that serves LGBTQIA+ people. In fact, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianayouthgroup.org\/\">Indiana Youth Group<\/a> is hosting another food pantry drive this month for the LGBTQIA+ youth community! The organization has centers located in cities all over Indiana, so you can easily find one near you. They accept canned and non-perishable food donations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, English Ivy\u2019s is partnering with <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IYGindy\">Indiana Youth Group<\/a> too! So, you can also drop your donations off at English Ivy\u2019s, anytime. Every ounce of assistance will be profoundly appreciated. We are striving to ensure that our young people don&#8217;t go hungry. You may also contact Greyson Gullion, Youth and Center Specialist for IYG at <a href=\"mailto:ggullian@indianayouthgroup.org\">ggullian@indianayouthgroup.org<\/a> for more details or opportunities to volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e6ede7\">\n<p><strong>IYG HEADQUARTERS:<\/strong><br>3733 North Meridian Street<br>Indianapolis, IN 46208<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENGLISH IVY\u2019S:<\/strong><br>944 N. Alabama Street<br>Indianapolis, Indiana 46202<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">That&#8217;s Not All! Here are Some More Ways to Help:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Attend<\/strong> &#8211; Attend local events focused on the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community such as marches, rallies, and fundraisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Volunteer<\/strong> &#8211; Volunteer at local organizations dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals with housing, job training, mental health services, substance abuse programs etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Participate<\/strong> &#8211; Participate in online communities for queer youth where they can find acceptance and support from peers who understand their struggles firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Speak Out<\/strong> &#8211; Speak out against bullying directed towards queer youth both online and offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Challenge<\/strong> &#8211; Actively challenge homophobic language when you hear it used around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Support<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-support-small-businesses-in-your-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support businesses<\/a> owned by members of the LGBTQIA+ community whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Educate<\/strong> &#8211; Educate yourself on issues facing queer people today so that you have the knowledge needed to take action when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Advocate<\/strong> &#8211; Advocate for policies at school or in your local government that protect LGBTQIA+ people from discrimination. Be sure to vote!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Share<\/strong> &#8211; Share the stories of queer individuals with your friends, family, and anyone else who will listen so that their experiences are understood by a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Give Your Support and Help Indiana\u2019s LGBTQIA+ Kids and Teens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking action to support LGBTQIA+ youth in your community you can make a difference in their lives. Every contribution matters and is a step closer to creating an environment full of acceptance and love for all members of the LGBTQ community. Join us today in supporting our young LGBT peers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>So, what are you waiting for? Help IYG collect their much-needed non-perishable and canned good food donations while you still have time!<\/strong> Visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\" target=\"_blank\">English Ivy\u2019s Downtown Eatery and Pub<\/a> to drop off your IYG donations from now until April 28<sup>th<\/sup>. Let\u2019s do this together! While you\u2019re there, be sure to enjoy our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/menus\/weekly-specials.php\" target=\"_blank\">daily specials<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/menus.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">menus<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/how-to-donate-non-perishable-or-canned-goods-to-help-indiana-youth-group-iyg\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Donate Non Perishable or Canned Goods to Help Indiana Youth Group (IYG)<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/what-you-should-do-this-weekend-in-downtown-indianapolis\/\" target=\"_blank\">What You Should Do This Weekend in Downtown Indianapolis<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for ways to show your support for LGBTQIA+ youth in the community? This blog details 10 of the best methods so that you can help them thrive! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-support-lgbtqia-youth-in-your-community\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[507,722,1],"tags":[495,490,518,443,521,488,494,520,519,448],"class_list":["post-473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indy-community","category-lgbtq-support","category-uncategorized","tag-food-drive-drop-off","tag-food-drive-near-me","tag-food-pantry-lgbtq","tag-gay-pride","tag-indiana-food-drive","tag-indiana-youth-group-iyg","tag-iyg-food-drive","tag-lgbt-support","tag-lgbtqia-youth","tag-lgbtqia-support"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=473"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":638,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions\/638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}