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

Matthews Place provides a place for individuals to let their voices be heard. Read youth interviews and commentary from celebrities, politicians, and community leaders.

Check back often to read what they are saying about issues facing our community.

Rob Thomas
January, 2010
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Jennifer Beals
October, 2009
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Jane Velez-Mitchell
October, 2009
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Tectonic Theater Project
October, 2009
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Bethmara Kessler
September, 2009
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Greg Miraglia
September, 2009
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Mayor David Cicilline
September, 2009
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Reverend Irene Monroe
September, 2009
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Christopher Rice
August, 2009
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Dustin Lance Black
July, 2009
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Kathy Griffin
June, 2009
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Margaret Cho
February, 2009
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Daniel Vosovic
Fashion Designer
April 21, 2008
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   Brad Rowe
Ally Statement
January 9, 2008
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Brian Viglione of Dresden Dolls
Brian Viglione
April 21, 2008
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Ted Allen
October 12 , 2008
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Dan Rewnzi
Cast member of
Real World Miami
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Transition Essay
by Calpernia Addams
October 12 , 2008
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Voices

An Interview with
Rob Thomas
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An Interview with
Dustin Lance Black
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An Interview with
Kathy Griffin
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Propaganda

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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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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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