MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
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billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that serves LGBTQ+ youth. The large gift comes just months after the Trump administration shut down counseling services for queer youth through the federally funded 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for which the The Trevor Project administered services.
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Main Idea: MacKenzie Scott gave The Trevor Project $45 million, its biggest donation ever, as the group faces rising demand for LGBTQ+ youth crisis support.
Key Points:
- Jaymes Black, the group’s CEO, called the gift “transformational” and said it will help strengthen services for LGBTQ+ youth.
- The donation comes after the Trump administration ended federal 988 crisis-line counseling services for queer youth that The Trevor Project helped provide.
- Scott had given the nonprofit $6 million before, and she has greatly increased her giving in recent years.
- The Trevor Project says LGBTQ+ youth face serious mental health risks, and it has seen sharp jumps in calls, chats, and texts after major political events.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Federal cuts to LGBTQ+ youth counseling can leave more young people without fast help during mental health crises, which may raise risk for families and communities.
Positive Impact
MacKenzie Scott’s gift can help The Trevor Project keep crisis support running and expand help for LGBTQ+ youth, easing pressure on callers and local services.
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