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 Springs, UCHealth, 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
Board members are vital to our mission of supporting LGBTQIA2+ youth in the Tava-Kaavi (Pikes Peak) region. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences who are passionate about equity, inclusion, and youth empowerment. As part of their service, board members help integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) principles into IOYS governance, committees, and overall culture. Please click here to learn more!
IOYS builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Looking to get in touch about improving the lives of LGBTQIA2+ youth?
At Inside Out Youth Services, we are dedicated to providing quality programs and services to LGBTQIA2+ youth in Colorado Springs and the surrounding counties. Our wide range of offerings includes support groups, mentoring opportunities, educational workshops, and social activities, designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQIA2+ youth and young adults at all stages of their journey.
At Inside Out Youth Services, we are dedicated to providing quality programs and services to LGBTQIA2+ youth in Colorado Springs and the surrounding counties. Our wide range of offerings includes support groups, mentoring opportunities, educational workshops, and social activities, designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQIA2+ youth and young adults at all stages of their journey.
719-328-1056
223 N Wahsatch Ave, Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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