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We build access, equity, and power with
LGBTQIA2+ youth, ages 13-24.

You're invited to the Ally Up! 2026 Legacy Breakfast

You are invited to Inside Out Youth Services’ Ally Up! Legacy Breakfast, celebrating where we’ve been, how we’ve grown, and where we’re headed next as we honor the moments, milestones, and people who shaped our journey. 

Inside Out Youth Services has been Southern Colorado’s leading LGBTQIA2+ youth serving organization for over 35 years. We offer evidence-based programming, life-saving resources, mental health support, leadership development, community advocacy, and a space where every LGBTQIA2+ young person feels seen, valued, and celebrated, inside and out.

Your support of Inside Out Youth Services allows us to continue our lifesaving work with LGBTQIA2+ young folx in the Tava-Kaavi (Pikes Peak) region.

Please join us on September 24th, 2026, at the Antlers Hotel. Breakfast begins promptly at 7:30 AM, check in and mingling starting at 7 AM. 

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Details: September 24, 2026, from 7 to 8:30 AM at the Antlers Hotel

Reserve your table or ticket today! The future starts with YOU!

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Our Mission

IOYS builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.

Our Vision

Wholeness. Inside and Out.

Our Values

Intersectionality

Nourishment

Self-expression

Integrity

Dancing/dance

Engagement

Openness

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Transformation

Get Involved

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.

Attendees Of LGBTQ Youth Services
Programs

Our programs support young people through discussion groups, drop-ins (online and in-person), outings, leadership opportunities, case management, 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.

LGBTQ Youth Support Group
Advocacy

Our adult workshops train parents and youth-serving adults how to advocate and support young people through allyship and community resiliency. We also work with community partners, schools, and organizations to advocate for young people and teach them how to be inclusive, change-making leaders.

Give!

Every dollar you spend with us is put directly toward aiding and assisting LGBTQIA2+ young people of the Tava-Kaavi (Pikes Peak) region. Your thoughtful donation makes a big difference for the young people attending Inside Out.

Be an annual sponsor!

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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