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LGBTQ Youth

LGBTQ youth are gaining recognition and acceptance at levels unseen among previous generations. They are more out and more proud than ever before! But LGBTQ youth also continue to face a unique set of barriers to enjoying adequate housing, healthcare, and safe school environments. More on this issue...

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Involved, Invisible, Ignored
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network)

The Impact of Homophobia and Racism on GLBTQ Youth of Color
Advocates for Youth

Confronting the Crisis
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League

Youth-led report on Needs of Homeless LGBTTQQI Youth in SF, CA.
Youth In Focus

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From Adequate to Outstanding Performance - Some Propositions on Nonprofit Organization Life Cycles

The Forbes Funds

What distinguishes nonprofit organizations that achieve "outstanding" results from those that achieve "adequate" results? It's not necessarily about size but it may very well be about the ability to innovate, among other things ... Check it out

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"An excellent, and brief, examination of one of the many ominous effects of war... " more from robgregory

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