Holiday update: Youth Outlook will be closed for the New Year starting tomorrow, Wednesday, 12/31/2025, through Thursday, 01/01/2026.

Happy Holidays! This year, our gorgeous holiday card was designed by Intan Zulkifli (@palindora.bsky.social), the same artist who generously donated her talents to Dare to Scream 2 and the signage that came with it. 🧵(1/10)

In times such as these, when the most marginalized members of our community are under attack, visible, unrelenting joy is powerful. 🧵(1/5)

Youth Outlook's Spring 2025 Volunteer Training begins Saturday, April 26th, 2025. 🧵(1/4)

The time has come: Early Bird Registration for our 2025 Future Outlook Conference is NOW OPEN! 🧵(1/7)

Ken Mejia-Beal made history in 2021 when he became the first openly LGBTQ+ political chair in the state of Illinois. Prior to this appointment, he spent years working as an HIV/AIDS activist in Chicago. 🧵(1/5)

We know firsthand the power of community when it comes to facing tough times. It's how we've gotten through them before, and it is how we will get through them again. 🧵(1/3)

February is Black History Month! Join us this month as we highlight and celebrate local Illinois leaders of the Black LGBTQ+ community who exemplify Black Excellence every day.

Statement: Youth Outlook Stands in Solidarity for Federal Funding Restoration Youth Outlook stands with the National Council of Nonprofits, the State of Illinois, and all organizations working to restore the release of congressionally approved federal funds. 🧵(1/7)

We promised you information about the Call for Speakers for our upcoming Future Outlook Conference in April, and we are here to deliver! We are delighted to report that our Call for Speakers is LIVE NOW! 🧵(1/9)

We are excited to announce the dates for our THIRD annual Future Outlook Conference. Join us in Naperville on April 10th and 11th, 2025. You are welcome to join us for one or both days! 🧵(1/5)

Holiday update: Youth Outlook is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today, January 20th, 2025. This means there will be no DeKalb or Peoria drop-in programming today. We will resume regular programming tomorrow, 01/21/2025.🧵(1/4)

Spotlight On: Youth Outlook's Continuing Education Offerings - Build your capacity for working with the LGBTQ+ population! This week, we're focusing our #TGDWellness series on highlighting the continuing education opportunities we offer🧵(1/5)

This year, the incredible support of our community has meant the world to everyone at Youth Outlook. Your generous contributions directly fuel our mission.

Happy Holidays from Youth Outlook!

Holiday update: Youth Outlook will be closed for the holiday starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 12/24/2024, through Wednesday, 12/25/2024.

The time is almost here! Warm up with us and @belongfoxvalley.bsky.social at this INDOOR Winter Wonderland extravaganza (come on in; the weather's perfect!)

All About: Vague Legislation As part of our #TGDWellness series, we're taking the opportunity this week to spotlight some of the concerns that dubiously defined bills raise as well as one of the ways you can support us in pushing back. 🧵(1/8)

Happy #PanPrideDay! We've given our handy dandy info post from last year a 2024 makeover, complete with updated stats! Check it out to learn a little bit more about this unique and valid identity.

Youth Outlook is headed on the road! Join us and our friends from @belongfoxvalley.bsky.social for a Chicago Steel game next Friday! mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?or...

It's International Volunteer Day! We could not do what we do without generous volunteers like you! Keep an eye out for information about our 2025 training sessions if you would like to become part of this phenomenal team! youth-outlook.org/get-involved...

A round-up of news from across the state. illinoiseagle.com/2024/12/04/e...

We know we have a *lot* of work ahead of us in the coming months and years, and we know we can't do it alone. There are a multitude of ways to contribute towards making the world a kinder, more safe place, and that's where you come in. Please consider becoming part of our mission!

Hello, BlueSky! We are Youth Outlook, a nonprofit based in Illinois that provides support to LGBTQ+ youth and their allies via drop-in programming, Health and Wellness Navigation, Community Education and Professional Development, and family/caregiver support. We're excited to fly the skies!