Monday, June 17, 2019

FX Networks Partners with True Colors United to Create Self-Care Kits for U.S. Homeless Charities

FX Networks has announced a new partnership with True Colors United to create and distribute self-care kits to charitable organizations that are committed to ending homelessness amongst LGBTQ youth.

The partnership was inspired by the second season of Pose, the acclaimed and award-winning FX drama series that includes storylines addressing the consequences of homelessness, ranging from sexual abuse and exploitation, alcohol and drug abuse, in addition to challenges entering the job market. In the United States, 4.2 million youth experience homelessness each year, with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ peers (Pulled from True Colors United’s website).

Founded in 2008, True Colors United implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people. Through a wide array of advocacy, training and education, and youth collaboration programs, True Colors United is creating a world where all young people can be their true selves.

"When it comes to homelessness, LGBTQ youth are overrepresented and underserved. We're proud to partner with FX Networks and Pose to put self-care kits into the hands of young people across the country,” says Gregory Lewis, Executive Director & CEO, True Colors Fund. “The organizations we're sending these to provide essential services to LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness and make an incredible impact in their communities. United, we can create a world where every young person, wherever they live, is celebrated for being their authentic self."

Following are the 14 organizations that are beneficiaries of the newly announced initiative:


“We are very happy to be partnering with True Colors United on this initiative and appreciate the generosity of the brands that contributed to this effort. Pose has fearlessly shined a light on issues facing the LGBTQ community and we couldn’t think of a better way to mark the return of the series, than to bring support to those affected. Our hope is that this program will bring awareness to these amazing organizations and the incredible work they do,” adds Kenya Hardaway, SVP of Integrated Promotions at FX Networks.

The self-care kits spotlight key items that the 14 organizations require to help LGBTQ youth. The items are being generously donated by brands such as Candywirez, Icelandic Glacial Water, KIND Snacks, Milk Makeup, Native Deodorant, and Vital Proteins.