Help Make Schools Safer for LGBT Students

Courtesy of GLSEN

Nine out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school in the past year. These students are more likely to feel unsafe and are less likely to graduate. That’s why the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is hoping to win a $250,000 grant from Pepsi’s Refresh Project to create “safe space kits” for 10,000 schools across the country. The kits are designed to help make schools safer for LGBT students by educating all students about differences and problem solving.

GLSEN launched the Safe Space Campaign last year – it takes $20 per school to help spread the word. You can even donate directly to GLSEN online.

Or vote here to help GLSEN move one step closer to sending Safe Space Kits to those who need them the most.

Openly gay country singer Chely Wright is one of the celebrities supporting this important anti-bullying project: