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This section is for works of literature, essays, poems and your own personal story about the topics given below.  This is for registered users to have the oppurtunity to have their personal stories, videos and writings to be posted onto the site.  PLEASE NOTE: Not all of the stories/videos will be posted, and if you just have a comment about the site, or about how Matthew has impacted your life and you would still like to share it, then please sign our GUEST BOOK. 
 
Please take a few moments to submit your story. We want you to tell us about the following things:
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  • How Matthew Shepard has impacted your life
  • Something that you are proud about
  • How you are changing your community as a LGBTQ youth

NOTE: Although we would like to publish all stories, not all submissions will be published due to space constraints. By sumbmitting your story, you agree to allow the Matthew Shepard Foundation to publish it anywhere on MatthewsPlace.com.
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    Learn more about what types of services are available for LGBTQ youth.

      

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  • GSA Info

    GLSEN THUMB
    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).


    GLSEN Jumpstart 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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