"I vote because I believe in the power of collective voice to create change. Voting gives us the opportunity to directly impact our community. Your vote does make a difference. Take time to learn about the candidates and issues to ensure your vote goes towards the causes that mean most to you and your community."

-Alie, IOYS Program Manager (she/her)

💀 ¡Feliz Día de Muertos! 💀

Nuestra ofrenda para el Día de Muertos - our ofrenda for Day of the Dead created by our young people is on display at the Fine Arts Center! FAC will have performances, activities, food & drink, and more on Nov 1st and 2nd. Celebrations are free and open to the public.

El Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead is celebrated all over Latin America on November 1 and 2 and is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memories.

An ofrenda includes offerings placed on an altar. Ofrendas include photographs and personal items of deceased loved ones and traditionally include candles, incense, water, food, pan de muerto, and flowers, especially marigolds or Cempasúchil, among other items.

Our ofrenda will be on display through November 6th in the museum. Please come by to see the incredible work of our IOYS young people and community and celebrate with us at the FAC on November 1st from 4 to 8 pm.

Ready, set, GIVE!

YOU can support IOYS' mission of building access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people in our community by donating through the Give! Campaign TODAY through December 31st.

Your donation supports IOYS programming that includes health, advocacy, & community; gender identity & development; mentorship & leadership; creative expression; and recreation.

We can't do our work at IOYS without community support. Please consider giving today!

Apply to be our new program assistant by Nov. 26th!

Are you someone who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA2+ young people? If so, IOYS is hiring a new program assistant and we'd love for you to apply! Our new program assistant will provide critical support to the Youth Programs team.

Responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks within the programs team as well as facilitation in the space. Learn more and apply for the position by November 26th below.

We are so grateful for 4 years of Joy

The IOYS family is wishing Joy (she/they) all the love and success as she starts a new chapter as the Director of GOCA. Joy served as the IOYS Program Director for the last 4 years and we will miss her dearly. She always brought a smile, positivity, kindness, and an amazing look to the IOYS community center. While we will miss her dearly, we are excited to cheer her on in her next endeavor in the Colorado Springs arts community.

An event calendar created by and

for LGBTQIA2+ young adults!

COS Qmmunity Events is a site that offers easy access to information, social opportunities, and events! LGBTQIA2+ youth, young adults, and families are welcome to browse the calendar for events held at affirming locations. Organizations, clubs, groups, and businesses may submit their events to the calendar.

Most of the website is password-protected, so these events can stay secure and safe. If you'd like quick access to some of the publicly available events on the calendar, check out our Instagram.

Thank you, Sponsors!

The Colorado Trust, I Matter, Peak View Behavioral Health, PFLAG Colorado Springs, Planet Duct, and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.