Jacob Reyes

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Indiana LGBTQ Youth Services Organization Receives One Million Dollar Grant from Podcasting Giant Audiochuck

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Podcasting giant Audiochuck delivered a game-changing, life-saving, $1 million grant to IYG (formerly known as Indiana Youth Group). IYG is the nation’s longest continually operating nonprofit serving LGBTQ youth and young adults, providing basic support, safe spaces, behavioral health services and more.  Audiochuck, based in Indianapolis, produces the hit podcast Crime Junkie, which is nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Podcast Episode. Audiochuck announced the grant as “a public affirmation of the dignity, value, and potential of LGBTQ+ young people throughout Indiana,” and together with IYG, “is investing in a future where every young person can feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.” […]

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Loud and Proud in The Lone Star State: Dallas Church, Cities Across Texas Respond to Crosswalk Controversy with Pride

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Standing at the corner of Cedar Springs and Oak Lawn Blvd in Dallas for over 150 years, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has served Texans of faith, including members of the LGBTQ community. Through its inclusive efforts, the church is a leader in providing resources for all Texans. And through a sign of symbolic strength, the church continues to commit to standing up for equality.  On Oct. 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all decorated crosswalks across the state to be removed within 30 days or risk losing essential funding from the state’s transportation department. The rainbow crosswalks are a major pillar […]