My Nonprofit Reviews
leahmatz
Review for The Trevor Project, Inc., West Hollywood, CA, USA
It's astonishing how the issue of LGBTQ teen suicide is so often overlooked, or understated in its severity. While LGBTQ teens are consistently ranked as one of the highest demographics effected by suicide, the Trevor Project is one of the leading organizations there to help. Between the hotline, the social networking site TrevorSpace, and the events Trevor takes part in around the country, LGBTQ teens are able to see that their voices are heard, and that there are people who love them. As a teen, I turned to the Trevor Project hotline to seek solace and find a friendly voice at the other end, helping me through my difficult time. Now as a volunteer, I find that Trevor is helping more teens than I could have ever imagined. I've heard more and more people tell me how much the Trevor Project has helped them, and many telling me that the Trevor Project saved their lives. This organization is such an important element to the LGBTQ community, because it shows our youth that there is life beyond where they are in theirs right now, and allows our community to have a next generation.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the lives of the youth is has saved.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
set up individual chapters throughout the country.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
it's intentions are entirely pure, and the people genuinely give their entire beings and souls to empower and save the next generation of the LGBTQ community.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
amazing, encouraging staff members, and incredibly active and enthusiastic colleagues on the Youth Advisory Council.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
open chapters across the country, and sponsor events with each of them.
Ways to make it better...
I was able to meet face-to-face with my colleagues more often.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the stress of the work. The issues Trevor deals with are incredibly sensitive, and weigh heavily on the heart, mind, and soul of its workers.
One thing I'd also say is that...
the effect this organization will be seen best in the strength of the next generation.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
