Celebrities Sign Letter To Protect Resources For LGBTQ Youth
A number of big celebrities have pledged their support for the Trevor Project and signed an open letter calling to protect $50 million in federal funding set aside for LGBTQ youth suicide prevention programs.
The letter starts off by addressing a proposal to cut funding:
We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country. As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.
Stars such as Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Sabrina Carpenter have shown their support for the initiative. A whole list of those who signed the letter are here.