Matthew's Place: Matthew's Place - A Program of the Matthew Shephard Foundation

Ever thought you had a great story that other young people need to hear? Something happen at your school you feel you need to tell others about?
Got something on you mind you just have to share?

This is the place you can do just that! MatthewsPlace.com invites you to be a reporter and send us your videos. Each month submitted videos will be cut together for News By Youth. Young people from around the country will be able to watch the clips and respond with their own thoughts.

Criteria for submitting videos for our News by Youth:

No longer then five minutes
No foul language or suggestive material
Make sure the content is original and contains nothing that is copyrighted.

By submitting your video, you agree you are at least 14 years old and understand that your video becomes the property of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Also, submission of your video does not automatically mean it will be used in News By Youth.

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To submit your New By Youth clip, please email News By Youth and include your name, contact infomation, birthday, and a very short description of the video.

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Voices

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Barbra Streisand
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An Interview with
Rob Thomas
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An Interview with
Dustin Lance Black
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Propaganda

Erase Hate Pendant
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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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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

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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?

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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.

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