You belong

We build access, equity, and power with
LGBTQIA2+ youth, ages 13-24.

PROM & PRIDE 2025

Mark your calendars for QUEER PROM & YOUTH PRIDE 2025!

Queer Prom, themed Pink Pony Disco, is a sober, semi-formal chaperoned dance party for LGBTQIA2+ young people and allies, ages 13 to 24! The Pink Pony Disco will be at the Hillside Community Center on Saturday, May 31st, from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets are $10 per person; however, if cost presents a barrier, please send us a message via our contact form.

We are currently accepting donations so young folx can feel as fabulous as they deserve at Queer Prom (dresses, suits, shoes, bags, etc.) Please send us a message via our contact form to schedule your donation.

Youth Pride is a sober, family-friendly Pride event for all ages on Saturday, June 7th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Hillside Community Center. We will have live entertainment, food, vendors, and activities. It’s the perfect way to start Pride Month. We hope to see you there!

Thank you so much to AAA Insurance, Diversus, PFLAG Colorado SpringsUCHealth, and x1039 for sponsoring Queer Prom & Youth Pride 2025.

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please use the following resources.

·     Call or text: 988

·     Text “home” to: 741-741

·     For LGBTQIA2+ youth 13-24, call: 1 (866) 488-7386

·     For Trans/Nonbinary folx, call: 1 (877) 565-8860

·     Veterans can call 988 and press 1

 
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Our Mission

IOYS builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.

Our Vision

Wholeness. Inside and Out.

Our Values

Intersectionality

Nourishment

Self-expression

Integrity

Dancing/dance

Engagement

Openness

Unicorns

Transformation

Get Involved

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQIA2+ youth? In addition to accepting donations, Inside Out offers multiple advocacy and volunteer opportunities.

Attendees Of LGBTQ Youth Services
Programs

Our programs support youth through discussion groups, drop-ins (online and in-person), outings, leadership opportunities, counseling, and food and clothing support. Our goal is to ensure that each of the lives we touch goes on to live a healthy and long existence as their authentic happy self.

LGBTQ Youth Support Group
Advocacy

Our adult workshops train parents and youth-serving adults how to advocate and support their youth through allyship and community resiliency. We also work with community partners, schools, and organizations to advocate for youth and teach them how to be inclusive, change-making leaders.

Give!

Every dollar you spend with us is put directly toward aiding and assisting the LGBTQIA2+ youth of the Pikes Peak region. Your thoughtful donation makes a big difference for the youth attending Inside Out.

Be an annual sponsor!

The work we do year-round at Inside Out Youth Services wouldn’t be possible
without the generous support from our sponsors.

View our annual sponsorship levels for 2025.

If you are interested in a year-long sponsorship, please contact our Development team

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