Gay-la 2023 - Inside Out Youth Services

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What

A night of fun and philanthropy to celebrate over 30 years of Inside Out Youth Services’ life-saving work with LGBTQIA2+ young people.

The evening includes live entertainment, a seated dinner, a paddle raise, live and silent auction, and more!

When

August 12, 2023

VIP cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m.

Non-VIP start time at 6 p.m.

Where

Venetucci Farm, 5210 US-85, Colorado Springs

Why

To help Inside Out Youth Services raise funds so we can continue providing life-saving services and programs that promote the well-being of LGBTQIA2+ young people, ages 13-24.

Who

Honoring those whose financial support of our work allows our organization, and the young people we serve, to thrive!

What to expect

The evening will start at 5 p.m. with a whiskey-tasting hour, during which you can build your own bouquet in the Venetucci Farm flower field with performing artists and music to enjoy.

Then we will move inside for a catered dinner, drinks, and an exciting array of performances, followed by the auction in which you can win fabulous prizes from local art to international vacations. We will then conclude the evening, in true IOYS style, with some dancing!

We can’t wait to see you at our second-annual Gay-la!

Become 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. If you are interested in sponsoring Inside Out and our annual gala, please contact our Development team.

Download our sponsorship packet here

Your support matters

LGBTQIA2+ young people need spaces like Inside Out, spaces built for them, by them, and with them. LGBTQIA2+ young people need trusted adults, a community, and resources that help them live their fullest lives. Every contribution counts toward sustaining this vital work.

By the Numbers

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Visits by 277 unique youth to our in-person & digital spaces in 2022

New Inside Out participants in 2022

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Individual therapy sessions with 78 unique young people

Young people impacted by our anti-violence work, co-led by LGBTQIA2+ students

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About 9 out of every 10 LGBTQ+ youth report experiencing bias-based bullying or harassment

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Transgender youth are more than 5 times more likely to contemplate, attempt, or complete suicide than their peers

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Of Inside Out youth are currently experiencing homelessness

Other ways to get involved

It is not enough for us to spread this message of inclusion. We need a chorus of parents, youth serving professionals, schools, churches, hospitals, and mental health facilities delivering this message with us – we need allies.
Like you!