Queer Hope Institute

Queer and trans youth across the country鈥揺ven here in the Bay Area鈥揷ontinue to experience violence and discrimination, leading to elevated risk of depression, suicidality, and negative academic and health outcomes. Research shows that sustained, affirming programming can counteract these harms by fostering hope, joy, and purpose. However, many existing initiatives face challenges due to a lack of institutional partners, logistical support, or expertise and time needed to document their impact. The Queer Hope Institute meets this vital need for resources and capacity by providing evaluation and strategy expertise, serving as a community-university bridge, and designing and implementing new programming鈥攅nsuring that every queer and trans youth in the Bay Area can access spaces that uplift, empower, and sustain them.
无忧短视频 Day of Giving 2025
Support QHI's First Annual Unity Conference
Lurie College is participating in San Jos茅 State University's 1857 Minutes of Giving on March 11-12, and QHI is raising money to send queer and trans youth to the First Annual Unity Conference!