Why Us? Why Now?

According to the Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ+ Youth:

45%

45% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past twelve months.

Fewer than 1/3

Fewer than 1/3 of transgender and non-binary youth found their home to be gender-affirming.

73%

73% of LGBTQ+ youth reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety.

93% of transgender and nonbinary youth said that they have worried about transgender people being denied access to gender-affirming medical care due to state or local laws.

Locally, In Nevada:

5%

Of Nevada's population identifies as LGBTQ+.

25%

Of homeless youth in Las Vegas identify as LGBTQ+.

60%

Of Nevada high schools do NOT have a gay-straight alliance club.

At The Pride Tree, we work towards a future where all people can express their identity openly and without fear.