We’ve got a pop up flash tattoo event this Saturday, 12-5pm with local artist @janinetattoos.bsky.social! Craft themed tattoos, 20% of tattoo price goes to @kycohio.bsky.social. Get 10% off your in-shop purchase if you bring cold weather clothing for folks at @heertoserve.bsky.social too!

📣 Big news from us today:

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

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/

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! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩵🩷🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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

Share this needs assessment far and wide to help determine what LGBTQ+ youth resources and programming should be provided to this corner of Ohio. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/21/k...

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! 🙏

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...

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!

"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

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

“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."

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!

Where our #RPG gamers at ✋? Get almost $2,000 in TTRPG's for ONLY $5 AND support us and our friends at @transohio.bsky.social!!! www.polygon.com/tabletop-gam...

Ever wonder what our Drop-in Center is like? Wonder no more... youtu.be/MW9jIyRXAqU?...

TTRPGs for Trans Rights: Ohio is live on @itch.io! For as low as $5, get over $1700 worth of games, zines, digital accessories, and more! All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio! itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

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Roses are red, Violets are blue, Queer and Trans joy can't be erased; We'll always be here for you! 🫶🏳️‍⚧️

Wear your pride. Support Queer youth in the process! Get 25% off through Jan with Code "HNY25"! tinyurl.com/StoreKYC

#YouBelong. 🏳️‍⚧️

Still here. Still Queer. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join us Tuesday - Fridays beginning at 3:30pm. Special programming this week includes Genderscope 🏳️‍⚧️, QPOC, and Wellness Wednesday activities!

🛍️ 2025 is here, and we’re giving you 25% OFF to celebrate! 🎉 Don’t miss out—shop your favorites now! Use code HNY24 at KYC's online store. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🎉 Join KYC for the first KYC & Friends event—Queer Young Professionals Night! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 📍 Slammers 📅 Jan 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM 🍕 Snacks provided | 🍹 Bar available Network, make friends, and unwind in a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young professionals! 🌈

New week, new schedule at our Drop-In Center this week! Check kycohio.org/calendar for full details! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🎉 Join KYC for the first KYC & Friends event—Queer Young Professionals Night! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 📍 Slammers 📅 Jan 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM 🍕 Snacks provided | 🍹 Bar available Network, make friends, and unwind in a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young professionals! 🌈

HB8 was signed into law by Governor DeWine. We’ve repeatedly said how cruel and grotesque bills like HB8 and their kind are, not just to LGBTQIA+ youth, but all youth. And yet, here we are ... This is heartbreaking - but you know what?

We're back and open for programs this week: Check KYCOHIO.ORG/CALENDAR for complete schedule! 🌈 Wed: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; Wellness Weds 5 - 6:30pm 🦄 Thurs: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; QPOC 5 - 6:30pm 🌈 Fri: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; Movie & Pizza 5 - 7pm; Dungeons & Dragons GROUP A 5 - 7pm

WOW 🤯 Thank you all so, so much!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤎🖤

Today is #GivingTuesday. We invite you to join us in declaring that “Queer youth belong!” How, you may ask? ➡️ give a gift at tinyurl.com/kycgiving2024 ➡️ spread the word about our GT fundraiser! ➡️ check with your employer about matching donation programs! ➡️ follow us and share our messaging!

Happy Holi-Queer! Every LGBTQIA+ young person deserves to feel affirmed, supported, and seen. Looking for a way to give back? Here's your chance! Join the Holi-Queer Season: Give $5 Today! Your donation or share empowers future generations! Gifting Link: kyc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/online...