Queer Prom, themed QUEERS IN SPACE, is a sober, semi-formal chaperoned dance party for LGBTQIA2+ young people and allies, ages 13 to 24! Queers in Space will be at the Hillside Community Center on Saturday, May 30th, from 6 to 9 pm. There is no cost to attend Queer Prom. We will also have dresses, suits, makeup artists, and hairstylists available before the event so young people can feel as fabulous as they deserve for their prom!
Founded by Joseph Shelton (he/him) in 2021, Youth Pride is a sober, family-friendly Pride event for all ages. Youth Pride will be on Saturday, June 6th, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Hillside Community Center. We will have live entertainment, food, vendors, and activities. This event is free and open to the public. Armed security will be present at the event to conduct bag checks and enforce IOYS policies.
Thank you so much to CSAA Insurance Group, PFLAG Colorado Springs, Taft/Sherman & Howard, The Colorado Trust, UCHealth, and X1039 radio for being our supportive sponsors!
IOYS builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.
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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQIA2+ youth? In addition to accepting donations, Inside Out offers multiple advocacy and volunteer opportunities.
Our programs support youth through discussion groups, drop-ins (online and in-person), outings, leadership opportunities, counseling, and food and clothing support. Our goal is to ensure that each of the lives we touch goes on to live a healthy and long existence as their authentic happy self.
Our adult workshops train parents and youth-serving adults how to advocate and support their youth through allyship and community resiliency. We also work with community partners, schools, and organizations to advocate for youth and teach them how to be inclusive, change-making leaders.
Every dollar you spend with us is put directly toward aiding and assisting the LGBTQIA2+ youth of the Tava-Kaavi (Pikes Peak) region. Your thoughtful donation makes a big difference for the youth attending Inside Out.
The work we do year-round at Inside Out Youth Services wouldn’t be possible
without the generous support from our sponsors.
View our annual sponsorship levels for 2026.
If you are interested in a year-long sponsorship, please contact our Development team
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