It Gets Better Project

It Gets Better, Leading LGBTQ+ Youth Empowerment Org, Unveils New Name and Relaunched Website

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It Gets Better (formerly known as the It Gets Better Project) the world's largest effort to empower LGBTQ+ youth, today formally announced its new name change and unveiled a redesigned and rebranded website. The new www.ItGetsBetter.org will serve as a hub for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth, encouraging them to explore and define their own journey at their own pace in the comfort of community. The website also advances It Gets Better's role as a proactive prevention service, offering support to LGBTQ+ youth through media and educational resources before they are in crisis.

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  • The website also advances It Gets Better's role as a proactive prevention service, offering support to LGBTQ+ youth through media and educational resources before they are in crisis.
  • The website includes several new or redesigned resources and features specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth, including:
    An extensive LGBTQ+ glossary , providing a robust deep dive into the language and labels LGBTQ+ youth use to describe their story and navigate their identity journey.
  • A Safe Exit feature where youth can quickly leave the website without it showing up on their browser or search history.
  • To explore the new website and learn more about It Gets Better, visit I tGetsBetter.org .

Happy Jack Entertainment Presents: "Therapy Sessions" - A Fusion of Music and Mental Health, Sponsored by Bon Jovi's Hampton Water

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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This event reflects HJEs vision of creating a safe, supportive space for attendees to enjoy music while also accessing professional mental health resources.

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  • This event reflects HJEs vision of creating a safe, supportive space for attendees to enjoy music while also accessing professional mental health resources.
  • This event is sponsored by the acclaimed wine company "Hampton Water," owned by Jesse and Jon Bon Jovi.
  • The vision of "Hampton Water'' aligns seamlessly with HJE's goals, emphasizing the importance of embracing life and celebrating positive mental health.
  • Join Happy Jack Entertainment for a night that transcends boundaries, celebrates music, and champions mental health.

It Gets Better Announces $625,000 in Grants to U.S. and Canada Schools for Projects to Support LGBTQ+ Identity

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It Gets Better, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, today announced the 2023 grantees for its 50 States, 50 Grants, 5000 Voices program, an initiative to fund projects that support and uplift LGBTQ+ identity in schools across the U.S. and Canada. The effort, which is now in its second year, will provide grants of up to $10,000 to 71 U.S. and Canada public or charter schools, for a total of $625,000 in grants. 50 States, 50 Grants, 5000 Voices has been developed with generous support from American Eagle, Aerie and their customers.

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  • 50 States, 50 Grants, 5000 Voices has been developed with generous support from American Eagle, Aerie and their customers.
  • The grants will fund a wide spectrum of projects based on the specific needs and priorities of each individual school.
  • For the first time, It Gets Better is also providing grants to schools in Canada, where the program is known as It Gets Better - Youth Grants.
  • In 2019, AEO became the It Gets Better Project's first Legacy Partner, signifying lifetime contributions of $1 million or more.

MOD Pizza Serving Up Pride This Year, Brings Back Its Limited-Edition “Pride Cake”

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the return of its limited-edition Pride Cake just in time for Pride Month.

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  • MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) the people-first, purpose-led fast casual pizza brand, today announced the return of its limited-edition Pride Cake just in time for Pride Month.
  • This year, MOD’s Pride Cake will support the It Gets Better Project , a global non-profit organization with a mission to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ+ youth.
  • MOD will donate a portion of sales of each Pride Cake to the organization with a guaranteed donation of $50,000.​
    This press release features multimedia.
  • “With the return of our Pride Cake, we’re celebrating diversity, inclusivity and the power of community,” said Ally Svenson, MOD co-founder and protector of the purpose.

UGG UNVEILS NEW 'FEEL SEEN. FEEL HEARD.' CAMPAIGN FOR PRIDE 2023

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Pride Month, Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) is emphasizing its continued year-round efforts to spread joy and contribute to safe-space storytelling rooted in sharing and support for the LGBTQ+ community. To commemorate this year's Pride Month, UGG® is proud to unveil a digital-first campaign titled Feel seen. Feel heard. starring Davis Burleson of What's Poppin'? With Davis! along with other members of the community, and a $125,000 donation to the nonprofit organization It Gets Better Project.

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  • To commemorate this year's Pride Month, UGG® is proud to unveil a digital-first campaign titled Feel seen.
  • Luxuriously soft, the Olympia Pride Jacket is a full-zip statement jacket made of signature sherpa with bright-hued patterns to celebrate Pride Month.
  • Perfect for the gym or all favorite Pride Month celebrations in this sporty style from the UGG® brand's Essentials Collection.
  • The UGG® brand's Pride 2023 capsule is available now for purchase at UGG.com , UGG® stores, and select wholesale retailers nationwide.

Chemours Receives Two Awards from U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Chemours also received the Better Project Award, recognizing partners for outstanding achievements in implementing energy, water and waste projects at individual facilities, for boiler optimization at the Louisville Works site in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • Chemours also received the Better Project Award, recognizing partners for outstanding achievements in implementing energy, water and waste projects at individual facilities, for boiler optimization at the Louisville Works site in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • This project reduced Chemours greenhouse gas emissions by 1,200 metric tons of CO₂e per year.
  • The Better Project and Better Practice awards highlight unique efforts to make meaningful headway in reducing energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” said Carolyn Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency at the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • The 2023 Better Project, Better Practice Awards winners were celebrated during the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit held in Washington, D.C.

The It Gets Better Project Announces Year Two of Major Grants Initiative Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the United States and Canada

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The It Gets Better Project, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, has opened applications for year two of its 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices grants initiative. Grants of up to $10K each will be awarded to at least one middle or high school in every US state, including US territories, and fund projects that uplift and support the wellbeing of local LGBTQ+ students. This year, the project will expand into Canada under the name It Gets Better - Youth Grants | It Gets Better - Bourse Jeunesse, with grants awarded to at least one middle or high school in every Canadian province and territory. As with the initiative's inaugural year, the project is made possible by support from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) through American Eagle and Aerie customer donations in the US and Canada via their Real Rewards loyalty program, as well as an in-store pin-pad promotion during Pride Month 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The It Gets Better Project, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, has opened applications for year two of its 50 States.
  • This year, the project will expand into Canada under the name It Gets Better - Youth Grants | It Gets Better - Bourse Jeunesse , with grants awarded to at least one middle or high school in every Canadian province and territory.
  • Since the beginning of their partnership in 2017, AEO has generated more than $3.8 million for the It Gets Better Project.
  • In 2019, AEO became the It Gets Better Project's first Legacy Partner, signifying lifetime contributions of $1 million or more.

The It Gets Better Project Premieres New Web-Series Highlighting LGBTQ+ Professionals In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Industries

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The series aims to inspire LGBTQ+ youth to consider exciting (and often overlooked) careers in STEM.

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  • The series aims to inspire LGBTQ+ youth to consider exciting (and often overlooked) careers in STEM.
  • Industryfollows five LGBTQ+ professionals in the bioinformatics, immunology, neuropsychology, epidemiology, and engineering industries.
  • More than 760,000 people have taken the It Gets Better pledge to share messages of hope and to speak up against intolerance.
  • Connect with the It Gets Better Project at www.itgetsbetter.org and join the conversation on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @ItGetsBetter; Facebook.com/ItGetsBetterProject ; and YouTube.com/ItGetsBetterProject .

The It Gets Better Project Debuts New Digital Content Series Making Sex Education Inclusive and Accessible for LGBTQ+ Youth

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the It Gets Better Project is announcing the release of the new digital content series Queer Sex Ed, a five-part, longform video series highlighting important conversations about sexual health that are not taking place in schools due to restrictive sex education policies, and are frequently suppressed by social media platforms and search engines. With medically-accurate, age appropriate sex education only mandatory in 17 states across the U.S., Queer Sex Ed provides sex education to queer youth throughout the country who lack access to this necessary and potentially life-saving information.

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  • With medically-accurate, age appropriate sex education only mandatory in 17 states across the U.S., Queer Sex Ed provides sex education to queer youth throughout the country who lack access to this necessary and potentially life-saving information.
  • Projects like It Gets Better Queer Sex Ed look to stand in the gap," said Dr. Lexx.
  • To further amplify the series, the It Gets Better Project has partnered with Gen-Z focused LGBTQ media outlet INTO (Q Digital) and queer social network Hornet .
  • The series will be published on itgetsbetter.org and the It Gets Better Project's YouTube channel with additional content promoting the series available on the It Gets Better Project's TikTok and Instagram .

The It Gets Better Project Announces Recipients of $500K Grant Initiative Benefiting LGBTQ+ Youth

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the It Gets Better Project, the world's largest storytelling effort to uplift LGBTQ+ youth, announced the recipients of their school-based grant initiative, 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices. Through this initiative, middle and/or high schools in every US state, including US territories, were given the opportunity to submit a proposal for a grant of up to $10K to fund new school projects with the aim of uplifting and supporting the wellbeing of local LGBTQ+ students. Grant opportunities were made possible by the generous support of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) through American Eagle and Aerie customer donations from all 50 states via their Real Rewards loyalty program, as well as in-store pin-pad promotion during Pride Month 2021.

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  • The It Gets Better Project announces recipients of $500K grant benefiting LGBTQ+ youth across the United States.
  • "The It Gets Better Project understands the importance of partnering with local leaders who have an intimate understanding of their community's needs.
  • AEO will continue to raise funds to support LGBTQ+ youth in partnership with the It Gets Better Project during Pride Month 2022.
  • Connect with the It Gets Better Project at www.itgetsbetter.org and join the conversation on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @ItGetsBetter; Facebook.com/ItGetsBetterProject; and YouTube.com/ItGetsBetterProject.