
The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the organization said Monday. The gift is the largest in the organization’s history but also a major boon following years of management turmoil, layoffs and the loss of significant federal funding over the summer.

Across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, LGBTQ+ Pride means many things — from Orlando where crowds gather around Lake Eola in October to St. Peterburg’s Grand Central District and the Ybor celebration that makes Pride in Tampa a statewide anchor.
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health’s Director of Advocacy, Scott Bertani, shares information regarding the rise of mpox cases in Chicago with FOX32 News.
As the clocks turn back and our gatherings move indoors, conversations about prevention and care may quiet down with the season’s change, but mpox hasn’t left the stage.
Staying proactive about our health and wellbeing is part of the LGBTQ+ experience and legacy. It is an act of self-care to stay informed and to support one another. These are also acts of resistance and resilience. As a community, we must remain vigilant. Why? Because, in this community, the stakes are higher. This includes staying…
With Labor Day right around the corner — signaling the unofficial end of summer — it ushers in another last-minute round of travel, connection, and reasons to stay tuned-in to our bodies and our health. And this moment, nestled between big gatherings and late-summer plans, is as good a time as any to talk about…

While mpox may not be in the headlines as often as it used to be, it hasn’t gone away. However, vaccine uptake is still lagging.
A barrier to quality care is the fear of discrimination that can keep many from seeking medical attention—especially communities of color and immigrants without documentation or insurance. This year’s National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, running from March 17-21, 2025, carries the theme “Health Equity Now!” calling on advocates, providers, and allies to break down barriers…
It’s easy to feel discouraged in times like these. But we are a resilient community. We have faced immense challenges and, time and time again, we have found ways to push forward. Our struggles have forged a powerful sense of community, a deep well of knowledge, and a continuing legacy of resistance.
Officials said they are increasing health protocols for the annual weekend event to ensure everyone stays safe. Several vaccines will be offered during Pride, including the Mpox vaccine.
National Coalition for LGBTQ Health’s Marco Winkler shares the importance and availability of mpox vaccines during Palm Springs Pride.
The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health’s Director of Communications, Marco Winkler, connects with Emory University’s WMRE radio station on Atlanta Pride and steps you can take to protect yourself from mpox.