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Welcome to the ENGAGE section of Matthew's Place. In this section, you will be able to find ways on how to engage with your community and have opportunities to have your voice be heard. Interact with Matthews Place and get active!

ENGAGE includes:

Register
Stay informed with what is going on at Matthewsplace.com,
MatthewShepard.org, Fundraising events, speeches, contests and new items in the Store.
Guest Book
Sign in and leave a note
YouthFirst Podcast
Listen to what LGBTQ youth are saying
Video News by Youth
Watch news created and reported by YOU!
Make a Difference
How can you help make a difference in your community?
Voices
Interviews and literature by experts, celebrities and politicians and other notable individuals.
Hot Topics
Q&A with the Matthew Shepard Foundation Youth Advisory Council.
Laramie Project Resource Page
Are you producing the Laramie Project? Download our Laramie Project Tool Kit.
Take the Poll
Take our poll about things happening in the world today.
Contests
Check back for future contests with a variety of prizes from
merchandise to a chance to interview someone.

Voices

Hot Topics
There are so many labels placed on us these days - from gay, bi, queer, trans, homo, dyke, etc. Do you identify with any of these labels, and if so, why?

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My Thoughts
By Daniel Vosovic
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Propaganda

Erase Hate Pendant
By Love and Pride
100% of the proceeds go to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
$59.00

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The Erase Hate T-Shirt
A perfect way to "wear the message" of Erasing Hate. Available in three wonderful colors.
$20.00

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Making A Difference

GLSEN's Ally Week
October 14-20, 2007
Students are encouraged to help end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools during the 3rd Annual Ally Week!

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Tranenpalast
By Adane
We're all really more alike than we are different...

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Matthew's Story

Matthew Shepard
The story of Matthew Shepard changed the way we talk about and deal with hate in the United States.

Services & Organizations

Choose the first letter of your state to find a service in your area:

Services and Organizations
Learn more about what types of services are available for LGBTQ youth.

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List Your Services!
Are you a LGBTQ or LGBTQ friendly youth service provider or organization?

> Get Listed

GSA Info

GLSEN
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students. They provide resources to support new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs).

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GLSEN Jump-Start Guide for GSA's
Check out this 8-part resource for new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar clubs.

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Hotlines

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Call the National Runaway Switchboard if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.

TREVOR HELPLINE
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
The Trevor Project operates the nations only 24/7 suicide & crisis prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline.

GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
The GLBT National Youth Talkline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

What is the most critical issue facing LGBT and allied young people today?

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